# Cardiff State Beach > Sandy shoreline stretches with unobstructed water views and consistent waves that attract many surfers. The atmosphere balances calm beauty with a sense of energy and freedom, welcoming families, dogs on leashes, and pedestrians alike. Nearby lights and train noise add an urban edge to the natural setting. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/CardiffStateBeach ## What it is good for - Nice View — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 10/10 - Relaxing Spot — 10/10 - Sunset — 10/10 - Scenic Views — 10/10 - Beach — 9.3/10 - Parks — 8.8/10 - Dog Friendly — 8.8/10 - Surf Spot — 8/10 - Bathroom — 7.9/10 - Parking Available — 7.6/10 ## What people say - "This beach has beautiful sand and amazing waves for surfing." - "There's plenty of paid parking available right near the sand." - "It's so dog friendly; my dogs loved it here." ## Good to know - Parking slots at Cardiff State Beach are paid, with limited free street parking available. - Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash; restrictions apply north of the visitor center. - The beach is clean, well-maintained, and welcoming for visitors. - There are no showers conveniently located near the beach. - The waves are strong but manageable, making it popular for surfers. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.