The little beach-town of Solana Beach is nestled along the Pacific Ocean's sandy coast approximately 22 miles north of the San Diego airport. It's bordered by Cardiff-By-The-Sea on the north, the chic town of Del Mar (and it's horse race track) on the south, the popular Lomas Santa Fe Country Club on the east and, of course, the sparkling Pacific Ocean on the west.
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.
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 Cedros shopping district is unlike any other area of San Diego, an "artsy" community of chic and cool, hip and eclectic, touched with a flavor of a European side-street. There is so much here that it can be overwhelming. The Antique Warehouse is a place you will want to see when you have plenty of time. You'll have a ton of fun strolling through all of the little booths..
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.
On Highway 101 you will find the hub of the commuter rail system. Both the Amtrak and San Diego's commuter train, the Coaster, have stops at the station giving easy access to all the communities along the coast without having to chance the notorious southern California highway system.
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 city was featured on all the cable news networks a few years ago when it became the first U.S. city to ban smoking on public beaches. Since that controversial decision, often led by high-schools clean-ups and rallies, dozens of other California communities have followed in prohibiting smoking on their beaches.
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.
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.
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 Cedros shopping district is unlike any other area of San Diego, an "artsy" community of chic and cool, hip and eclectic, touched with a flavor of a European side-street. There is so much here that it can be overwhelming. The Antique Warehouse is a place you will want to see when you have plenty of time. You'll have a ton of fun strolling through all of the little booths..
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.
On Highway 101 you will find the hub of the commuter rail system. Both the Amtrak and San Diego's commuter train, the Coaster, have stops at the station giving easy access to all the communities along the coast without having to chance the notorious southern California highway system.
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 city was featured on all the cable news networks a few years ago when it became the first U.S. city to ban smoking on public beaches. Since that controversial decision, often led by high-schools clean-ups and rallies, dozens of other California communities have followed in prohibiting smoking on their beaches.
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:
Terry Hunefeld retired in 2008. He spends more than 40 days a year at sea. He enjoys the study of marine seabirds. He and his wife own a B&B near San Diego. Visit: Solana Beach Hotels or Bed & Breakfasts in Solana Beach.. Free reprint available from: Solana Beach California - Fun Things To Do While Vacationing.
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