Elán Cardiff By the Sea is a 300-unit apartment community on Carol View Drive in Encinitas's Cardiff-by-the-Sea district, built in 1987 across three stories and managed by The ConAm Group. The complex offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans ranging from 775 to 1,160 square feet, with granite countertops, in-unit laundry, and private patios or balconies — a residential base within walking distance of Cardiff Sports Park and the San Elijo Lagoon trail system. Two swimming pools, a fitness center, basketball court, hot tub, and elevator service are distributed across the grounds, and covered carport parking is available alongside standard surface lots. The 92007 ZIP code location positions residents within a mile of Cardiff State Beach and the South Coast Highway 101 dining corridor, and the MiraCosta College San Elijo campus is a six-minute drive east — a commute-ready setup enhanced by the morning coffee options at Bird Rock Coffee Roasters on the 101. Pet policies allow up to two dogs or cats per unit with a 50-pound weight limit per animal and breed restrictions on file with the leasing office.