Some call Cardiff-by-the-Sea eclectic, others a sleepy beach town, but only a lucky few get to call Cardiff-by-the-Sea, ‘home’. The original development began around 1911 by a painter named J. Frank Cullen and back then, the lots started at $30. The wife of Mr. Cullen named the town after her hometown of Cardiff, Wales, and ‘By the Sea’ is said to have been added by Victor Kremer who developed the “Composer District” section of Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

The remnants of the coastal farming community of the past are still visible today. The weather is near idyllic year round, and a wide variety of people call Cardiff home now. Just over 10,000 people make Cardiff-by-the-Sea their home. Many of the homes, condominiums, and paired homes enjoy wonderful ocean breezes and views of the Pacific Ocean. The town has a culture all its own with many available activities including surfing, kayaking, running, walking, hiking, biking, swimming and much more.

Refreshing out-door living is part of the character that makes Cardiff-by-the-Sea a great place to live and work. Many of the homes are designed to take full advantage of the panoramic views and sun-splashed ocean-close climate. Lovers of both contemporary and Spanish architecture will find homes that share the relaxed elegance of North Coastal San Diego; if it is a beach bungalow you want, there are many remodeled and ready to re-model options to choose from.

There are great school options for residents of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Cardiff Schools runs both Cardiff Elementary (K-3) and Ada Harris (3-6), and Cardiff is served by the San Dieguito Union School District for middle and high school students. In terms of higher education, Mira Costa Community College San Elijo Campus also serves Cardiff. For the entire community, a great educational resource is the Friends of the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library.

One of the hallmarks of this community is that it’s easy to walk to the many distinct areas within Cardiff-by-the-Sea. The beach, lagoon, restaurants, markets, post office, library, and other commercial services are all in easy walking distance to each other. Try one of the many tasty restaurants next to the sea on Restaurant Row where you can dine next to the ocean and sample some great local favorites like Pipes CafÈ to pick up breakfast or a snack after surfing or working out.

When you want to find a home in Cardiff by the Sea, give Loren Sanders a call at (760) 602-1000 or search CoastalHomeFinder.com for available homes in Cardiff.