Solana Beach
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Solana Beach [1] 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.
[edit] Get in
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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 [2] and San Diego County's COASTER [3].
[edit] By plane
The closest international airport is San Diego International Airport (IATA: SAN) [4]. 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.
[edit] Get around
[edit] By car
Solana Beach is small enough to be navigated by car. Most of the time you won't stray far from Interstate 5.
[edit] By bus
The Breeze [5] is a public bus service operated by the North County Transit District within Solana Beach and the surrounding area.
[edit] By train
The COASTER connects Solana Beach with other locations in San Diego County.
[edit][add listing] 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.
[edit][add listing] Do
- The Belly Up Tavern [6]. 143 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach. Voted "San Diego's Best Live Music Venue" and has been in Rolling Stone Magazine.
- Fletcher Cove. From I-5, exit Lomas Santa Fe Drive and go west. Fletcher Cove is at the end.
[edit][add listing] Buy
- Cedros Design District [7]. Art galleries, boutiques, and other small designer stores. There is also a farmer's market on Sundays from 2pm-5pm (located on the corners of Cedros and Rosa St.)
[edit][add listing] Eat
- Roberto's Mexican Food N. Highway 101, Awesome place to grab a quick burrito
- Pizza Port [8]. 135 N. Highway 101, Solana Beach. Great pizza and atmosphere.
- Tony's Jacal [9] 621 Valley Ave., Solana Beach. Great family owned Mexican restaurant and bar since 1946!
- T's Cafe 271 N Highway 101. Solana Beach. VERY popular breakfast destination - huge menu!
[edit][add listing] Drink
- Surf & Saddle [10] 123 W. Plaza, Solana Beach - off Lomas Santa Fe. Popular neighborhood bar.
[edit][add listing] Sleep
- Courtyard San Diego Solana Beach/Del Mar, 717 South Highway 101, ☎ +1 858 792-8200 (fax: +1 858 792-2370), [11]. edit
- Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 621 S Highway 101, ☎ +1 858 350-0111, [12]. edit
- Dave Stubbs Vacation Rentals, 614 South Sierra Ave, ☎ +1 800 378-8221, [13]. edit
[edit] Get out
All the destinations listed below are accessible from Solana Beach by train.
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