Kara's Guidebook
Coffee/Breakfast
Easily walk to Pipes for breakfast
Pipes Cafe
121 Liverpool DrProbably the #1 breakfast spot in Cardiff
Lofty Coffee Company
90 N Coast Hwy 101Great coffee spot, popular with locals
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
578 S Coast Hwy 101Great for a pit stop when walking through Encinitas on the 101
Dinner/Drinks
Amazing restaurant, great bar scene. Make a reservation or try and get lucky with a bar seat. Best restaurant ambiance in Cardiff. (If you like Caesar salad, you are in for a treat)
Waverly
2005 San Elijo AvenuePrepare to fall in love with this gem. Cocktails are an experience here!
Herb & Sea
131 W D StBeautiful bar, beautiful restaurant. Get the oysters and bone marrow
Our go to for Italian. Perfect to pop in, sit and eat at the bar. Friendly staff/
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Cicciotti's Trattoria Italiana & Seafood
1933 San Elijo AveOur go to for Italian. Perfect to pop in, sit and eat at the bar. Friendly staff/
Pacific Coast Grill
2526 S Coast Hwy 101Go at sunset, views are amazing!!!
Trattoria Positano
2171 San Elijo AveCute little Italian restaurant
Pizza!!
They usually have specials for a slice and a drink. YUM!
East Coast Pizza
2015 San Elijo AveFood Market
Be a local and shop where the locals get their groceries. It’s a must when in Cardiff. Don’t miss out….. order some “Cardiff Crack” (Tri-tip). Luckily for you, you can cook this on your grill at home
Cardiff Seaside Market
2087 San Elijo AveLazy Acres
150 Encinitas BlvdI love this market, fresh organic produce! Has a great vitamin department too!
Lunch
There’s always a line but it moves fast. My favorite is the pork taco
The Taco Stand
642 S Coast Hwy 101Jorge's Mexicatessen
417 Santa Fe DrIt’s strictly a take out vibe. Great tacos and burritos
Craft beer bars
The Confessional by The Lost Abbey
2007 San Elijo AveBeer, beer and more beer.
Culture Brewing Co | Encinitas
629 South Coast Highway 101Pets welcome, good spot to meet up with friends
Bike rentals
Need a bike? Rent it here
Cardiff Vintage Bike Shop & Repair
2141 Newcastle Ave