North Coast · Neighborhood / grouped submarkets · SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Coastal village south of central Encinitas with beach and lagoon access

Community profile · Researched 2026-11-01

Relocation research note: Area groupings and map centers are approximate. Median sold, listing, and asking-rent figures are source-defined, mixed-property-type summaries, not a quote or valuation. School assignments, services, boundaries, and eligibility depend on the exact address. Verify current details directly with the relevant source.

HOUSING CONTEXT

Market snapshot

Profile-area market

Cardiff Neighborhood of Encinitas, CA Housing Market - Prices, Rent Trends & Local Insights | Realtor.com®

Median sold: $2,793,500
Median listing: $2,072,500
Asking rent / month: $7,250

September 2026 · Mixed properties and unit sizes; source geography may differ from the community grouping.

View source & definitions ↗

HOMES & TRANSPORT

Housing and getting around

Common housing types

Beach cottages, condos, duplexes, detached view homes and apartments

Rental options

Beach cottages, condos, duplexes, detached view homes and apartments; availability and lease length vary. No live inventory count is asserted.

Availability, prices, and lease terms change; mixed-unit rent summaries are not quotes for a specific home or bedroom count.

Walkability & getting around

Commercial village walkable; hills vary

Walk Score reference ↗

WORK & OUTDOORS

Employment and recreation

Employment

Local/nearby employment: Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, education, hospitality and retail; larger office hubs in Carlsbad and the I-5/56 corridor.

Employer names are research leads, not current job openings. Verify the worksite and peak-hour commute route.

County employment reference ↗

Parks, activities & recreation

San Elijo State Beach; Cardiff State Beach; lagoon trails; surfing.

County parks ↗City pool directory ↗YMCA aquatics ↗

Pool access

Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA nearby; paid access Access, fees, eligibility, and schedules vary by facility; verify directly.

SCHOOLS

Districts and school starting points

Cardiff / San Dieguito Union High. Cardiff elementary district and San Dieguito secondary district; verify exact address.

Representative campuses to research in the area or serving district; not a guaranteed attendance assignment. Charter admissions differ. Verify every property address with the district.

Verify each property address with the serving elementary and secondary districts. These examples do not guarantee attendance; charter, magnet, and choice enrollment may have separate rules.

School	Grades	District	Official details
Cardiff Elementary	K–2	Cardiff Elementary	State profile ↗ · Dashboard
Diegueno Middle	See official record	San Dieguito Union High (District Profile)	State profile ↗ · Dashboard
San Dieguito HS Academy	9–12	San Dieguito Union High	State profile ↗ · Dashboard

School attendance is address dependent. Verify current boundaries, enrollment, programs, and performance information with the district and state sources.

District information ↗County school finder ↗

DINING & LOCAL LINKS

Places to explore

A short set of dining starting points around Cardiff / nearby Encinitas. Some are nearby regional alternatives. Confirm current locations, service, and hours directly.