Best Dog Beaches in Encinitas

Located in the city of Encinitas, Cardiff State Beach - North Beach is very popular among visitors and tourists. It is a wide beach and is situated in the beach community of Cardiff-by-the-Sea. This beach was awarded the nation’s Best Restored Beaches Award by the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA). Cardiff State Beach - North Beach is a pet-friendly beach with several amenities including lifeguards, restrooms, showers, ATMs, picnic tables, and barbecues. This beach is also known as Cardiff Reef because many professional surfers, including Rob Machado, gather here to surf. If you are a fan of beach activities, this beach has you covered with camping, kitesurfing, paddle-boarding, scuba diving, and snorkeling. You can also swim here, but be careful of the rip currents, especially at the lagoon channel. There is also a tide pool here where visitors can see the sea life, especially starfishes and sea cucumbers, during low tides.