Proposal on the Rooftop

Just one more reason why Cardiff-by-the-Sea Lodge is so special:

"Brian popped the question the night before my birthday at a bed and breakfast in Cardiff by the Sea. We walked up to the B&B's roof deck to watch the sunset and Brian cracked open a bottle of our favorite wine for a so-called birthday toast. Just after the sun disappeared into the ocean, Brian dropped to one knee and proposed."

Read the rest of Elizabeth and Brian's story here.

Pictures courtesy of www.jenniferdery.com


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Blessed by Rain

Yesterday was one of those Mondays when it really feels like a Monday. Cranky people, neverending phone calls, and a lot of loose ends I had no motivation to tie up. As I was making the final rounds and closing everything up, it began to sprinkle. Once I got up to the rooftop to turn out the firepit, though, it began to pour! I was drenched! Racing around trying to put away the cushions and hide anything that shouldn't be getting wet, I paused for a moment to glance over the edge of the roof. What I saw made me stop in my tracks, because Cardiff had never looked so beautiful. A soft gray mist of rain and fog blurred all the streetlights, creating a hazy glow as far as I could see. The smell of fresh waterdrops cleared out all the dust and pollen from the air, and the whistle of the train punctuated the growing chorus of silence and rain. All I could think was how lucky and blessed I was...and am...what a beautiful gift on a now-perfect Monday.


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Welcoming March

It's coming to the end of another day here at Cardiff Lodge, and I'm about to make the final rounds. My favorite part of the night here will happen in about fifteen minutes, and that's when I go upstairs to sit by the fire for a few moments. If you flip your chair to face the ocean, you can just about hear the waves; and high on the rooftop, the breeze is soft and tireless. sometimes the smallest moments of all are the ones that stand out, and Cardiff-by-the-Sea Lodge is really a place of those memorable moments.

We're already into the third month of 2009 -- can you believe it? I welcome you in this month of flowers and whale watching and almost-spring to visit the lodge and make memories of your own, be they on the rooftop near the firepit, in the garden with a cup of coffee, or in the smiles shared in the discovery of our unique rooms.

Welcome to Cardiff, and welcome to March.

-Laurie

Dinner by Candlelight under the Stars

Here at Cardiff Lodge, we go out of our way to give our guests the most amazing experiences ever. Check out this story from a recent guest:

http://findsandy.wordpress.com/2008/10/20/anniversary-week-no-1/

360 Virtual Tour of the Rooftop

We've got some great news! Below is the link to our brand new 360 Virtual Tour of our Rooftop, Lobby, and two of our newest rooms -- the Paradise room and the Southwest room. There is also a Slideshow link that shows some more close-ups of various amenities and areas of our lodge (located on the pink bar underneath the 360 Tour -- after you open the Virtual Tour link). We really hope you enjoy these new additions, especially for those of you wanting a better idea of our wedding facilities!

http://www.circlepix.com/home/74M4PF

Summer is Never Over in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

It might be back to school time, but there is still a lot going on under the sun! I've made out a calendar of all the great events going on in Cardiff and the surrounding areas for the next month. Maybe check out a wine tasting or an art exhibit during the day, then head over to our inn for a spectacular sunset on the roof!

Things to do in San Diego -- September

Rooftop pictures

Until we get the new pictures on our website, I thought I would post the link to the information and pictures on our rooftop so that you would be able to at least get a better idea of what it looks like.

http://www.herecomestheguide.com/location/detail/cardiff-by-the-sea-lodge

Hope this helps!

Laurie

Welcome to our Blog!

Welcome to Cardiff by the Sea Lodge's first blog! The postings done here will be done by all of us here at Cardiff Lodge; as we all have different areas of expertise and interest. This site will be undergoing a lot of work while we learn how to blog and get the most out of it as we can. We hope that everyone will stay up with us to learn more about our amazing place. There will be pictures posted of our lodge, including the roof top garden that we host weddings on and much more. We look forward to this process and getting this site ready for all interested potential guests!

Amy