Located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, Solana Beach encompasses two miles of beautiful beach front. This tiny beach town is bordered on the north by Cardiff State Beach and on the south by the trendy City of Del Mar. The beach itself is divided into four fantastic Beach Parks: Fletcher Cove, Tide Beach Park, Seascape Surf and Del Mar Shores. These four beaches provide recreational activities as only SoCal can for residents and visitors alike.
Temperatures average from 60 - 64 sunny degrees in the winter and 76 - 78 balmy but refreshing degrees in the summer. The near perfect weather and 2 miles of coastline result in a kind of paradise - as a result, home prices average more than $1.5 million.
The city is a favorite destination for visitors who enjoy eclectic shops, great dining, golfing, nightlife, bicycling, beach sports and hiking. Every evening finds visitors and locals gathering at Fletcher Cove to enjoy the sunset.
The popular Cedros District has the quaintness and mystery of an old European side-street featuring more than eighty shops from trendy to antique, chic to bohemian. A little exploring will find authentic furniture from the far east, antiques from Africa, hand-woven tapestries from South America, tony spas, adventure and travel gear, custom hand-made jewelry, health-food restaurants, design studios and one-of-a-kind salons. all combining to make Cedros one of San Diego's most interesting shopping and business areas.
Perhaps the most well-known establishment in Cedros is the Belly Up Tavern. If you enjoy music, be sure to check out the daily line-up of diverse musical talent. The Belly Up is unique and well-known throughout all of California, and has been elected the Best Live Music Venue in San Diego nearly annually by local newspapers and magazines.
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.
Every July the local triathlon club hosts a "beach party triathlon" with a quarter mile ocean swim, nine mile bike ride and three mile run. Thousands of people run, ride, swim, watch, participate and have fun with their family and friends.
The School District serves approximately 2,700 students. Instruction is rich, varied and innovative with an emphasis is on a continuous progressive curriculum. District schools consistently rank at or near the top in the county in testing.
Like many San Diego coastal beach towns, here is a mix of the old and the new. The coastal area is older, built in the 50s and 60s. This main part of town along historic Highway U.S. 101 is a mix of antique shops, older and remodeled homes, galleries, restaurants, hotels, resorts and apartments.
There are many lovely inns near the beaches in the San Diego area including Solana Beach Ca Inn and Solana Beach Inn.
Temperatures average from 60 - 64 sunny degrees in the winter and 76 - 78 balmy but refreshing degrees in the summer. The near perfect weather and 2 miles of coastline result in a kind of paradise - as a result, home prices average more than $1.5 million.
The city is a favorite destination for visitors who enjoy eclectic shops, great dining, golfing, nightlife, bicycling, beach sports and hiking. Every evening finds visitors and locals gathering at Fletcher Cove to enjoy the sunset.
The popular Cedros District has the quaintness and mystery of an old European side-street featuring more than eighty shops from trendy to antique, chic to bohemian. A little exploring will find authentic furniture from the far east, antiques from Africa, hand-woven tapestries from South America, tony spas, adventure and travel gear, custom hand-made jewelry, health-food restaurants, design studios and one-of-a-kind salons. all combining to make Cedros one of San Diego's most interesting shopping and business areas.
Perhaps the most well-known establishment in Cedros is the Belly Up Tavern. If you enjoy music, be sure to check out the daily line-up of diverse musical talent. The Belly Up is unique and well-known throughout all of California, and has been elected the Best Live Music Venue in San Diego nearly annually by local newspapers and magazines.
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.
Every July the local triathlon club hosts a "beach party triathlon" with a quarter mile ocean swim, nine mile bike ride and three mile run. Thousands of people run, ride, swim, watch, participate and have fun with their family and friends.
The School District serves approximately 2,700 students. Instruction is rich, varied and innovative with an emphasis is on a continuous progressive curriculum. District schools consistently rank at or near the top in the county in testing.
Like many San Diego coastal beach towns, here is a mix of the old and the new. The coastal area is older, built in the 50s and 60s. This main part of town along historic Highway U.S. 101 is a mix of antique shops, older and remodeled homes, galleries, restaurants, hotels, resorts and apartments.
There are many lovely inns near the beaches in the San Diego area including Solana Beach Ca Inn and Solana Beach Inn.
About the Author:
The author is a former CEO. He spends more than 40 days a year at sea. He enjoys the study of marine seabirds. The author and Ann Dunham own a little inn near San Diego. Visit: Solana Beach Hotels or Bed & Breakfasts in Solana Beach.
