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Cardiff California Map

Explore Cardiff, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Cardiff, California

How to Use This Cardiff, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Cardiff, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Cardiff.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Cardiff
State	California (CA)
County	San Diego County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	33.018
Longitude	-117.278
Population	11,000
Density	1200.0 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	92007
Area Code	714
County Seat	San Diego

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About Cardiff, California

Cardiff is a locality in San Diego County, California, United States. It has a population of 11,000. The population density is 1200.0 people per km². Cardiff is located at 33.0180°N, 117.2780°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 92007.

Cardiff rises where the Escondido Creek meets the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, its shoreline defined by the rhythmic pulse of the tide. It lies 1.5 miles south-southeast of Encinitas, CA (from Encinitas, CA: bearing 148°T), and is situated 1.9 miles north-northwest of Solana Beach. The land tilts gently from the coast toward the inland horizon, where the Santa Monica Ridge stands as a faint, hazy silhouette against the afternoon sky. Within a mile of the shoreline, the topography dips into the quiet reach of Lux Canyon, a landscape shaped by the persistent cycle of winter rains and summer heat. Residents enjoy the open space of Glen Park, a sanctuary that anchors the local terrain near the water’s edge. Even when the morning fog lingers, the quality of the light remains distinct, catching the salt spray as it drifts over the cooling earth.

Cardiff grew from a modest coastal settlement into a place where the economy breathes in rhythm with the seasons and the tide. Agriculture once held a primary place in the local identity, though modern industry now leans toward small-scale enterprise and the service trades that cater to the coastal lifestyle. The flow of commerce often follows the path of the nearby transit corridors, which act as modern veins for the region’s daily movement. Those who labor here often recognize the shifting patterns of the local market, which remains tethered to the natural resources of the shoreline and the surrounding geography. Five miles away, the San Dieguito Reservoir serves as a quiet reminder of the importance of water management in sustaining this vibrant environment.

Cardiff maintains a character defined by its proximity to the waves and an informal, unhurried pace of daily existence. The local culture prizes the outdoors, with the beach serving as a communal gathering place where the salt air seems to clarify the mind. Notable landmarks include the public spaces where the community connects, often centered around the surf culture that has defined the shoreline for generations. Among the individuals associated with the region, the musician Eddie Vedder is widely recognized for his long-standing ties to the area, reflecting the creative spirit often found in coastal life. Local events frequently highlight the intersection of environmental stewardship and recreation, ensuring that the character of the coast remains preserved for those who follow.

Nearby Outdoor Places

San Elijo Lagoon State Marine Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 0.2 mi, 230° SW
Swami's State Marine Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 0.2 mi, 236° SW
Cardiff Kook (Public Artwork) — 0.3 mi, 284° W
San Elijo State Beach (State Park) — 0.3 mi, 237° SW
Cardiff State Beach (State Park) — 0.3 mi, 230° SW
San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve and Nature Center (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 148° SE
Encinitas Community Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 360° N
San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 0.8 mi, 158° S
Cardiff Sports Park (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 049° NE
Tern Point (Viewpoint) — 1.5 mi, 111° E
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 1.5 mi, 321° NW · 8,946 acres
Manchester Mitigation Bank (Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 064° NE
Bliss 101 (Gallery) — 2.1 mi, 334° NW
La Paloma (Cinema) — 2.2 mi, 335° NW
Miniature Railroad (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 356° N
Seeds of Wonder (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 356° N
Village (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 356° N
Dancing Topiaries (Attraction) — 2.4 mi, 356° N
Leichtag Foundation Amphiteater and Terrace Garden (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 358° N
Encinitas Ranch Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 2.7 mi, 003° N
Diegueno Rocks (Monument) — 3.3 mi, 037° NE
Cinepolis (Cinema) — 5.1 mi, 030° NE
Daughters of the American Revolution Memorial (Monument) — 5.4 mi, 166° S
The Artist Lab (Arts Centre) — 6.4 mi, 127° SE
Pelican Point Special Events (Theatre) — 7.0 mi, 338° N
San Diego National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 7.8 mi, 127° SE · 25k acres
Villa Musica (Arts Centre) — 9.3 mi, 158° S
Bobcat Stadium (Stadium) — 9.7 mi, 357° N
"thirty Blocks" (1976) (Monument) — 9.8 mi, 166° S
Mandeville Art Gallery (Gallery) — 9.9 mi, 167° S

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