Aerial sunset view of Cardiff Cove, San Elijo Lagoon, and the Pacific Ocean

2479 Caminito Ocean Cv · Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Life, at the edge of the coast

A light-filled Cardiff Cove home with the lagoon nearby, the beach just down the road, and the best of coastal North County woven into everyday life.

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Updated interiors private patio community pool and spa detached one-car garage

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The Home

Easygoing coastal living, inside and out

Sunlight moves easily through the open main level, keeping the living room, dining area, and remodeled kitchen connected. Step out to the private patio for morning coffee or evening air, then enjoy the everyday ease of updated baths, newer flooring and windows, upstairs laundry, and a detached one-car garage.

Cardiff State Beach looking north along the shoreline
Cardiff State Beach · photograph by Bovlb
Narrow sandstone walls and climbing ladder at the Annie's Canyon exit
Annie’s Canyon · photograph by Wasquewhat, CC BY 4.0

A Day Here

A day that unfolds at its own pace

The Coast Is Close

The beach never feels like a production

Cardiff State Beach, San Elijo, and Swami’s are all close enough for a morning surf check, an unplanned afternoon by the water, or one last walk as the sun drops toward the horizon.

Trails From Home

A quiet lagoon loop or a sandstone adventure

Keep it easy with a waterside loop through San Elijo Lagoon, or head into Annie’s Canyon for narrow sandstone walls, a short climb, and a completely different view of the neighborhood.

  • The one-mile Nature Center loop is an easy choice for a relaxed morning walk.
  • Annie’s Canyon can be reached from Via Poco, Solana Hills, or the Rios Avenue trailhead.
  • The canyon rewards a little effort with tight passages, ladders, and wide lagoon views.
Tidal channels and coastal habitat at San Elijo Lagoon San Elijo Lagoon · photograph by Rennett Stowe, CC BY 2.0

Six Trailheads Within Five Miles

Choose a quick loop, a canyon climb, or a longer wander

The surrounding lagoon and preserve network gives you a different kind of walk for almost every mood, from flat waterside paths to rugged canyon trails and panoramic overlooks.

Home Trailhead
Explore the neighborhood, zoom in for trail access, or select a numbered marker for details and directions.

Local Favorites

The places you will come back to

Good coffee, warm donuts, hearty breakfasts, market runs, and oceanfront dinners are all part of the local rotation—and downtown Encinitas adds even more when you feel like making a night of it.

The Community

A little more room to exhale

Cardiff Cove feels tucked away without feeling removed. Landscaped greenbelts soften the setting, while the pool, spa, and clubhouse create easy places to cool off, catch up, or slow down at the end of the day.

Life at Cardiff Cove

  • Cardiff Cove HOA
  • Community pool
  • Spa/hot tub
  • Landscaped grounds
  • Greenbelt setting

It is the kind of setting that makes home feel peaceful before you even step through the door.

Location And Connectivity

Close to Cardiff, easy to get everywhere else

Cardiff’s favorite breakfast spots, bakeries, beaches, and market are only minutes away. Downtown Encinitas is close enough for a spontaneous dinner or coffee run, while I-5 keeps the rest of North County and San Diego within easy reach.

From home to some of the best of coastal North County
Destination Type Distance Drive Bike Walk

School proximity is for orientation only. Confirm current attendance boundaries and enrollment directly with the Cardiff and San Dieguito Union High School districts.

Living Here

A home that makes everyday life feel lighter

Life here has a way of spilling outdoors. Morning light fills the main level, meals drift out to the patio, and the lagoon, beach, pool, and favorite Cardiff stops are always close enough to become part of the day. It is comfortable, connected, and unmistakably coastal.

A Private Look

See how Cardiff Cove feels in person

Photos capture the light and the setting. A private visit brings the rest into focus—the easy flow of the main level, the quiet patio, and just how naturally the coast fits into the day.

Aerial view of Cardiff Cove beside San Elijo Lagoon and the Pacific Ocean

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