Solana Beach

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Solana Beach is a city on the northern coast of San Diego County in Southern California. It is near San Diego. It's a hangout for locals who love to surf, swim, and snorkel. This laid-back town offers a nice variety of galleries, shops, and trendy boutiques if shopping is on the agenda. There aren’t many tourists here, so expect plenty of room to breathe and stretch out.

Get in

By car

Solana Beach is located about 20 miles north of San Diego on Interstate 5. Exit at Lomas Santa Fe or Villa de la Valle and head west.

By train

The Solana Beach railway station is located downtown off of Lomas Santa Fe and Cedros. The station is serviced by Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner and San Diego County's COASTER.

By plane

The closest international airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN). From the airport, take San Diego Transit's Route 992 bus to the Santa Fe Depot and connect to the COASTER or the Pacific Surfliner.

Get around

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By car

Solana Beach is small enough to be navigated by car. Most of the time you won't stray far from Interstate 5.

By bus

The Breeze is a public bus service operated by the North County Transit District within Solana Beach and the surrounding area.

By train

The COASTER connects Solana Beach with other locations in San Diego County.

See

Solana Beach has one of the most beautiful seashores in Southern California. The atmosphere is more relaxed and peaceful than in nearby San Diego.

Do

Del Mar Dog BeachOff-leash season runs October through May in the area south of 15th Street and north of 29th Street. The rest of the year, leashes are required.
The Belly Up Tavern

address: 143 S. Cedros Ave
Voted "San Diego's Best Live Music Venue" and has been in Rolling Stone Magazine.
Fletcher CoveFrom I-5, exit Lomas Santa Fe Drive and go west. Fletcher Cove is at the end.

Buy

Antique WarehouseThe place to visit if you prefer all your antique choices under one massive roof. There are over 100 shops in this 15,000 square foot building, but it is closed every Tuesday.
Cedros Design DistrictArt galleries, boutiques, and other small designer stores. There is also a farmer's market on Sundays from 2PM-5PM.
Two Sisters Consignment Home FurnishingsA superb selection of couches, antique furniture and furnishings.

Eat

Bongiorno's New York Pizzeria

phone: +1 858 755-2646

address: 524 Stevens Ave Ste 11
Some of the best New York-style pizza in San Diego County.
Pizza Port

address: 135 N. Highway 101
Great pizza and atmosphere.
Roberto's Mexican Food

address: N. Highway 101
Awesome place to grab a quick burrito
T's Cafe

address: 271 N Highway 101
Very popular breakfast destination - huge menu!
Tony's Jacal

address: 621 Valley Ave
Great family-owned Mexican restaurant and bar since 1946!

Drink

The Saddle Bar

phone: +1 858-755-5007

address: 123 W. Plaza
Popular neighborhood bar.

Sleep

Courtyard San Diego Solana Beach/Del Mar

phone: +1 858 792-8200

address: 717 South Highway 101
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

phone: +1 858 350-0111

address: 621 S Highway 101
Pacific Coastal Properties

address: 731 S. Highway 101 Suite 1P
Solana Beach real estate and vacation rentals.

Go next

All the destinations listed below are accessible from Solana Beach by train.

Orange County
Los Angeles
Del Mar
Encinitas
Carlsbad
San Diego/La Jolla