The Cardiff School District consists of two elementary schools: Cardiff Elementary and Ada Harris Elementary. Both…More have been recognized as California Distinguished Schools. The district office is located at Cardiff Elementary School.</p> <p>The facilities at each school are state-of-the-art, and extended day care programs are available for a fee. Cardiff School District parents can now pay online for school lunch, extended day care and sixth grade camp. Electronic checking accounts or credit cards are accepted.</p>

Cardiff 101 Main Street is a non-profit community organization governed by local volunteers, who are committed to…More maintaining the unique qualities and beauty of the area, stimulating a thriving local economy and engaging the community in fun along the 101 corridor in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Cardiff-by-the-Sea is a classic Southern California beach town that boasts breathtaking views, a moderate climate, two miles of Pacific coastline, a 900-acre ecological reserve, world-class surfing and residents who take pride in the community.</p> <p>Locals and tourists enjoy this beach town with quaint shops, delicious cuisine, yoga studios, an arts community, ocean sports, parks, a walkable downtown area complete with a linear organic community park that Cardiff 101 Main Street maintains and plenty of biking opportunities. The Cardiff 101 Main Street’s mission is to enhance the community's well-being by fostering a center of activity, organization and voice for economic vitality, historic preservation, beautification and safety to sustain Cardiff-by-the-Sea as a desirable place to live, work, shop and play.</p>

The Friends of the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library Book Nook sells donated, used items at low prices and…More uses the proceeds to support the Cardiff Library. The Friends of the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library organization was established in 1984, but it was a few years before the library had a Book Nook. The Book Nook has been in its present location since 2003. Renovations to the library are scheduled to be completed in 2011, and the Book Nook will have a new entrance. Currently, the Book Nook is accessible through the Community Room of the library.</p> <p>Selected items are available for purchase online through librarybooksales.org.</p> <p> </p>

The Cardiff Seaside Market has been providing the Cardiff community with groceries for more than 25 years. Employees…More are on a first-name basis with many of the customers.</p> <p>If you don't feel like cooking yourself, you can find plenty of prepared food at Seaside Market - and you can order sandwiches online. The market also caters events, has a bakery, sells flowers and gifts and has wine.</p> <p>You can visit the Web site to check out weekly specials and stop by the store to sign up for the Seaside Market Rewards Card to earn up to 3 percent off a purchase. </p>