Solana Beach is a charming beach-side community nestled along the coast of the Pacific Ocean about 25 minutes north of San Diego. Its bordered by Rancho Santa Fe on the east, the Pacific Ocean on the west, San Elijo Ecological Reserve on the north and the beach-side town of Del Mar (and it's horse-racing track) on the south.
The climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's. The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 82 degrees. The coldest month of the year is December. The combination of wonderful weather, palm trees and sparking ocean give Solana Beach a reputation as a near-perfect paradise.
There is more to here than just near-perfect weather - there is something for everyone: great dining, diverse shops, surfing, an active nightlife scene, bicycling along the ocean, hiking and nature walks along the lagoons, and, of course, beautiful beaches - where every evening residents and visitors alike gather to enjoy world-class sunsets.
The Cedros Design District is well-known as an enclave of coolness with the quaintness and aura of a European side-street. Here visitors find an enchanting 2 blocks of more than 85 unique and trendy shops: furniture from around the world, out of the ordinary antiques, hand-woven tapestry, charming jewelry, adventure gear, organic restaurants, spas, studios and salons. all coming together to make Cedros one of San Diego's most interesting areas.
Perhaps the most famous commercial establishment in Cedros is the Belly Up Tavern with a distinguished history of bringing all kinds of music to the San Diego area. The Belly Up has often been voted "San Diego's Best Live Music Venue" by the San Diego Union Tribune, The San Diego Reader and San Diego Magazine. It's been called "one of the coolest music scenes on the west coast" by Rolling Stone Magazine.
The city has a great transportation system. Breeze busses go from Del Mar to San Clemente, Pala Casio to Encinitas and from Fallbrook to Oceanside. The Breeze buses can take you to the Del Mar Fair and horse races. You can make connections to the trains, the Coaster and Amtrak, San Diego Transit and Trolley and go anywhere you want.
The coastline has cliffs that encroach right to the water's edge in places, making them practically impassible especially at high tide. Staircases descend the cliffs at practically every street corner so that every part of the beach is accessible vertically. This makes a visit to the beach bit adventurous because one staircase may lead you to a deserted beach where you can be alone with your friends and your thoughts while another may lead to a busy beach teeming with surfers, families and fishermen.
Right next door is the city of Del Mar - the only town in San Diego county with a world-class thoroughbred horse-racing track. It was founded by Bing Crosby and Jimmy Durante and is know as the track where the "surf meets the turf" and has been attracting horse racing fans since 1937. Del Mar in Spanish means "the sea".
The coastal area of Solana Beach along historic Highway U.S. 101 was mostly developed in the 1950s and 1960s, consisting of a diverse mix of offices, businesses, shops, restaurants, hotels, motels, resorts and apartments. The inland portion of Solana Beach was developed over the past 25 years and boasts a large country club surrounded by exclusive homes.
Beach town lodging options San Diego area include Solana Beach accommodations and Solana Beach Hotels.
The climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's. The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 82 degrees. The coldest month of the year is December. The combination of wonderful weather, palm trees and sparking ocean give Solana Beach a reputation as a near-perfect paradise.
There is more to here than just near-perfect weather - there is something for everyone: great dining, diverse shops, surfing, an active nightlife scene, bicycling along the ocean, hiking and nature walks along the lagoons, and, of course, beautiful beaches - where every evening residents and visitors alike gather to enjoy world-class sunsets.
The Cedros Design District is well-known as an enclave of coolness with the quaintness and aura of a European side-street. Here visitors find an enchanting 2 blocks of more than 85 unique and trendy shops: furniture from around the world, out of the ordinary antiques, hand-woven tapestry, charming jewelry, adventure gear, organic restaurants, spas, studios and salons. all coming together to make Cedros one of San Diego's most interesting areas.
Perhaps the most famous commercial establishment in Cedros is the Belly Up Tavern with a distinguished history of bringing all kinds of music to the San Diego area. The Belly Up has often been voted "San Diego's Best Live Music Venue" by the San Diego Union Tribune, The San Diego Reader and San Diego Magazine. It's been called "one of the coolest music scenes on the west coast" by Rolling Stone Magazine.
The city has a great transportation system. Breeze busses go from Del Mar to San Clemente, Pala Casio to Encinitas and from Fallbrook to Oceanside. The Breeze buses can take you to the Del Mar Fair and horse races. You can make connections to the trains, the Coaster and Amtrak, San Diego Transit and Trolley and go anywhere you want.
The coastline has cliffs that encroach right to the water's edge in places, making them practically impassible especially at high tide. Staircases descend the cliffs at practically every street corner so that every part of the beach is accessible vertically. This makes a visit to the beach bit adventurous because one staircase may lead you to a deserted beach where you can be alone with your friends and your thoughts while another may lead to a busy beach teeming with surfers, families and fishermen.
Right next door is the city of Del Mar - the only town in San Diego county with a world-class thoroughbred horse-racing track. It was founded by Bing Crosby and Jimmy Durante and is know as the track where the "surf meets the turf" and has been attracting horse racing fans since 1937. Del Mar in Spanish means "the sea".
The coastal area of Solana Beach along historic Highway U.S. 101 was mostly developed in the 1950s and 1960s, consisting of a diverse mix of offices, businesses, shops, restaurants, hotels, motels, resorts and apartments. The inland portion of Solana Beach was developed over the past 25 years and boasts a large country club surrounded by exclusive homes.
Beach town lodging options San Diego area include Solana Beach accommodations and Solana Beach Hotels.
About the Author:
The author is a former CEO. He loves the ocean. He enjoys the study of marine seabirds. The author and Ann Dunham own a little inn near San Diego. Visit: B&B Inns in Solana Beach or Solana Beach B&B.
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