Tour Del Mar CA
With visions of building a seaside resort for the rich and famous,
Colonel Jacob Taylor purchased 338 acres from Enoch Talbert in 1885.
Today, Del Mar (Pop: 4400) is home to the San Diego County Fairgrounds and world famous racetrack.
Del Mar is also one of the surfing beaches given prominent mention in the
Beach Boys Classic hit Surfin USA.
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City Beaches of Solana Beach
There are 1.7 miles of city maintained beachfront bordered on the north by Cardiff State Beach, and on the south by the City of Del Mar.
It is divided into four main Beach Parks: Fletcher Cove, Tide Beach Park, Seascape Surf, and Del Mar Shores.
These beaches provide a wide variety of recreational activities for City residents and visitors.
San Dieguito River Park
Future parkland property rich in habitat, cultural recreational and scenic values
as well as a future route for a Coast-to-Crest Trail.
Tour Carlsbad Beaches & Lagoons
This San Diego beach features swimming, surfing, skin diving, fishing and picnicking. The large bluff-top campground is
very popular, especially in summer. There area also three major wetland habitats.
San Elijo State Beach - Cardiff CA
Just south of Encinitas - features swimming, surfing and picnicking. The narrow, bluff-backed stretch of sand has a nearby reef popular with snorklers and divers.
The Cardiff Reef is located just off the mouth of San Elijo Lagoon and is a popular surfing spot.
The beach extends along Coast Highway 101, 3/4 mile north from San Elijo Lagoon's entrance channel.
This is the first California state park to feature wireless internet service.
Cardiff State Beach
Located on a gently sloping sandy beach with warm water, this site offers swimming, surfing and beachcombing.
Located next to Cardiff's Restaurant Row.
Moonlight State Beach
This wide, sandy beach offers swimming, surfing and fishing. Facilities include volleyball and tennis courts, recreational equipment rentals and a snack bar.
This beach became popular in the early 1900's when local families would come here for
midnight picnics - hence the name.
Leucadia State Beach - Beacon's Beach
The City of Encinitas operates Leucadia State Beach (listed as Beacon's Beach).
Swimming, surfing, fishing and picnicking are popular at this small, rocky beach.
The beach access is via an improved trail at the foot of Leucadia Boulevard.