# Cardiff State Beach > Long beach with soft sand and clean water offers easy access from a nearby parking lot with a reasonable fee. Lifeguards are on duty, creating a family-friendly and safe atmosphere. Nearby shops and restaurants add convenience, while the beach supports small wave surfing and relaxed walks along the shore. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/CardiffStateBeach1 - Address: 2P5C+2C, Cardiff, California, United States - Phone: +17607535091 - Website: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=656 ## What it is good for - Fun Activities — 10/10 - Sunset — 10/10 - Beach — 9.3/10 - Parking Available — 8.6/10 - Surf Spot — 7.5/10 - Bathroom — 6.7/10 ## What people say - "I found the beach to be beautiful and a great place to spend the day." - "It's a gorgeous beach where everyone is having fun." - "Parking available costs $15 per day." ## Good to know - Parking is available right next to the beach for easy access. - Expect a $15 daily parking pass; free parking is available along Hwy 1. - Lifeguards are on duty for safety. - Dogs are allowed on leash only. - The beach is great for relaxing and small wave surfing during summer. ## 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.