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.
The first inhabitants were the Native Kumeyaay Indians, referred to as the Diegueño by the Spanish. In 1769 the Spanish started colonizing this area with the construction of the Spanish Missions. The First Settlement was by the MacKinnon family in 1875. In 1909 this farming community began to be developed when Boston developer J. Frank Cullen purchased land from the MacKinnons. For $30 a lot, one could buy land and build new homes.[2] Frank Cullen's wife, Esther, a native of Cardiff, Wales (the capital city of Wales), persuaded him to name the community "Cardiff-by-the Sea", as well as naming many streets after other cities in Britain, such as the English "Birmingham", "Oxford", "Chesterfield" and "Manchester", despite heavy Spanish influence in the area.[3] In 1986, "Cardiff" joined with the nearby communities of Leucadia, Olivenhain, and Encinitas to form the incorporated city of Encinitas.[4]
The Cardiff Composer District includes twelve streets named for musicians. It was developed by music publisher turned film producer turned real estate developer Victor Kremer.
Government
Cardiff is part of the city of Encinitas, which is governed by a five-member city council, elected at-large to staggered four-year terms at two-year intervals.
Cardiff has a school district consisting of two schools:[7]
Cardiff Elementary (K-3)
Ada Harris Elementary (3-6)
Cardiff Reef
Cardiff Reef ("The Reef") is a popular surf spot in Cardiff that produces waves both professional and novice surfers enjoy year round. Surfing at The Reef has progressed from just a few surfers in the 1950s to become one of the most popular surfing spots in San Diego County.[8] Cardiff Reef and nearby surf spots, Pipes and Seaside Reef, are famous for their smooth and consistent wave shape.
When the tide is low, a flat rock reef is revealed that extends 50 yards from shore. Exploring these tide pools is a popular activity for visitors of Cardiff.
Demographics
According to the 2010 Census, Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 72% white, 20% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 1% African-American and 4% Other [9]
Photos
Coastline and campgrounds
Surfers walking out at Cardiff Reef
Stand-Up Paddle surfers at Cardiff Reef in Encinitas, California.
Bob Haro, former freestyle BMX rider turned artist and business executive. He is the founder of Haro Bikes and was one of the most important early innovators of BMX freestyle.[citation needed]
^Andreen, Mike (August 16, 2011). "Tale of Incorporation: How Encinitas Became an Entity Onto Itself 25 Years Ago". Encinitas Patch. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
CardiffByTheSea.org - Information center and chamber of commerce.
Cardiff By The Sea Weather - Cardiff By The Sea Weather
U.S. Census Bureau Fact Sheet for Cardiff-by-the-Sea
January 11, 2023
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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 Cardiff by the Sea CardiffBeach community of EncinitasSunset Cardiff BeachCoordinates 33 1 15 N 117 16 45 W 33 02083 N 117 27917 W 33 02083 117 27917 Coordinates 33 1 15 N 117 16 45 W 33 02083 N 117 27917 W 33 02083 117 27917CountryUnited StatesStateCaliforniaCountySan DiegoCityEncinitasFounded1911Elevation79 ft 24 m Population 2007 Total11 537Time zoneUTC 8 PST Summer DST UTC 7 PDT ZIP code92007Area codes442 760GNIS feature ID1656451 1 Contents 1 History 2 Government 3 Cardiff School District 4 Cardiff Reef 5 Demographics 6 Photos 7 Notable residents 8 See also 9 References 10 External linksHistory EditThe first inhabitants were the Native Kumeyaay Indians referred to as the Diegueno by the Spanish In 1769 the Spanish started colonizing this area with the construction of the Spanish Missions The First Settlement was by the MacKinnon family in 1875 In 1909 this farming community began to be developed when Boston developer J Frank Cullen purchased land from the MacKinnons For 30 a lot one could buy land and build new homes 2 Frank Cullen s wife Esther a native of Cardiff Wales the capital city of Wales persuaded him to name the community Cardiff by the Sea as well as naming many streets after other cities in Britain such as the English Birmingham Oxford Chesterfield and Manchester despite heavy Spanish influence in the area 3 In 1986 Cardiff joined with the nearby communities of Leucadia Olivenhain and Encinitas to form the incorporated city of Encinitas 4 The Cardiff Composer District includes twelve streets named for musicians It was developed by music publisher turned film producer turned real estate developer Victor Kremer Government EditCardiff is part of the city of Encinitas which is governed by a five member city council elected at large to staggered four year terms at two year intervals In the California State Legislature Cardiff is in the 36th Senate District represented by Republican Janet Nguyen and in the 76th Assembly District represented by Democrat Brian Maienschein 5 In the United States House of Representatives Cardiff is in California s 49th congressional district represented by Democrat Mike Levin 6 Cardiff School District EditCardiff has a school district consisting of two schools 7 Cardiff Elementary K 3 Ada Harris Elementary 3 6 Cardiff Reef EditCardiff Reef The Reef is a popular surf spot in Cardiff that produces waves both professional and novice surfers enjoy year round Surfing at The Reef has progressed from just a few surfers in the 1950s to become one of the most popular surfing spots in San Diego County 8 Cardiff Reef and nearby surf spots Pipes and Seaside Reef are famous for their smooth and consistent wave shape When the tide is low a flat rock reef is revealed that extends 50 yards from shore Exploring these tide pools is a popular activity for visitors of Cardiff Demographics EditAccording to the 2010 Census Cardiff by the Sea is 72 white 20 Hispanic 3 Asian 1 African American and 4 Other 9 Photos Edit Coastline and campgrounds Surfers walking out at Cardiff Reef Stand Up Paddle surfers at Cardiff Reef in Encinitas California Notable residents EditThis section needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Cardiff by the Sea Encinitas California news newspapers books scholar JSTOR June 2015 Learn how and when to remove this template message Mark Allen former professional triathlete 10 Scott Eastwood actor citation needed Lili Simmons actress Jon Foreman singer guitarist for Switchfoot citation needed Lyn Z Adams Hawkins professional skateboarder citation needed Chalmers Johnson historian and author of the Blowback trilogy citation needed Jonathan Jones singer for the bands Waking Ashland and We Shot the Moon citation needed Frances Lee silent film actress deceased 2000 citation needed Rob Machado professional surfer citation needed Kirk McCaskill retired major league baseball pitcher citation needed Emily Ratajkowski actress citation needed Lukas Gage actor citation needed Marion Ross actress citation needed Darren Hardy publisher of Success Magazine citation needed Bob Haro former freestyle BMX rider turned artist and business executive He is the founder of Haro Bikes and was one of the most important early innovators of BMX freestyle citation needed Guenter Seidel 3 time Olympic Bronze Medalist DressageSee also Edit California portalCardiff KookReferences Edit Cardiff by the Sea Geographic Names Information System United States Geological Survey United States Department of the Interior Retrieved 2009 02 04 Some Cardiff History Archived 2006 12 06 at the Wayback Machine from the Cardiff Chamber of Commerce Tucker Wehtahnah Bujkovsky Gus 2009 Cardiff by the Sea Arcadia Publishing SC pp 7 15 ISBN 9780738569512 Andreen Mike August 16 2011 Tale of Incorporation How Encinitas Became an Entity Onto Itself 25 Years Ago Encinitas Patch Retrieved 29 July 2018 Statewide Database Regents of the University of California Archived from the original on February 1 2015 Retrieved April 9 2015 California s 49th Congressional District Representatives amp District Map Civic Impulse LLC Cardiff School District Archived from the original on April 24 2010 Retrieved May 20 2010 10 Best Surf Spots in San Diego Retrieved May 22 2012 Mapping America Census Bureau s 2005 9 American Community Survey The New York Times December 13 2010 IRONMAN TRIATHLON Mark Allen Wins Gains Confidence Los Angeles Times Associated Press October 8 1990 Retrieved May 24 2011 External links EditCardiffByTheSea org Information center and chamber of commerce Cardiff By The Sea Weather Cardiff By The Sea Weather U S Census Bureau Fact Sheet for Cardiff by the Sea Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Cardiff by the Sea Encinitas California amp oldid 1113284484, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
