Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Encinitas, California

Cardiff-by-the-Sea Cardiff
Beach community of Encinitas
Sunset, Cardiff Beach
Coordinates: 33°1′15″N 117°16′45″W / 33.02083°N 117.27917°W / 33.02083; -117.27917
Country	United States
State	California
County	San Diego
City	Encinitas
Founded	1911
Elevation	79 ft (24 m)
Population  (2007)
• Total	11,537
Time zone	UTC-8 (PST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code	92007
Area codes	442/760
GNIS feature ID	1656451[1]

Cardiff-by-the-Sea, usually referred to as Cardiff, is a beach community in the incorporated city of Encinitas in San Diego County, California. The Pacific Ocean is to the west of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, the rest of incorporated Encinitas is to the east and north, and a beach and lagoon to the south. With a population of under 12,000, Cardiff-by-the-Sea operates as part of the city of Encinitas, but unlike the other communities that comprise Encinitas, has its own ZIP code (92007). Cardiff is home to a few well-known surf spots, such as Swami's and Cardiff Reef.