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Cardiff, California, United States
Cardiff Reef - San Elijo Lagoon
Cardiff Reef in the San Elijo Lagoon offers shallow warm saltwater swimming with sandy bottom and protected conditions ideal for intermediate swimmers and families. The lagoon environment creates unique ecological swimming experiences with minimal wave action. Water quality is excellent; watch for marine life activity during low tide periods.

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Cardiff Reef - San Elijo Lagoon
33.0156, -117.2815
Details
- Location
- Cardiff, California, United States
- Type
- lagoon
- Difficulty
- beginner
- Coordinates
- 33.0156, -117.2815