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CONTACT INFORMATION

Special Events, Filming Coordinator *
San Diego Coast District I Department of Parks and Recreation
4477 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92110
[email protected]


Permits Department, State Parks and Beaches
California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA
323.860.2960 phone 1
800.858.4749 phone 2
[email protected]
http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/


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WEBSITE:
Website
Park Brochure

Keywords: Beachfront; Coastal; Parking - Flat Surface Parking; Staircases - Exterior Staircases

General Notes: updated 4.14.25 bd

Jurisdictions: CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: Y

Closed/Vacant: N

Ownership: state

Verified: 5/20/2025

Location Details

Cardiff State Beach (SB)

United States / Encinitas, California
Location ID: #7475

Cardiff State Beach has a gently sloping sandy beach with warm water. The site offers swimming, surfing and beachcombing. Located on the San Diego Coast, which has been called the Riviera of the West.Sea caves.

Location Category:

  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - State Parks;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - *;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Beach Caves;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Beaches / Coastline
 
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