More than anything, Solana Beach is a family town with over 12,000 residents who call this small beach community their home. The Pacific Ocean is to the west, the community of Cardiff-by-the-Sea to the north, and the City of Del Mar to the south. It is divided into two major sections by Interstate 5. Older, more established beachy neighborhoods are on the west side, while exclusive, luxury homes on large lots are on the east side.
Affluent Yet Mellow Solana Beach
This beach town is one of the more beautiful place to live, with swaying palm trees, red and purple wildflowers, tiled fountains, and great areas for bike riding. Home to the famous Belly Up Tavern, Cedros Design & Shopping District, and neighboring Del Mar Racetrack, it’s s a nice blend of the affluent North County and mellow surf environment.
Fletcher Cove
Visitors and residents love Fletcher Cove, located at across from Solana Beach Plaza. The picturesque cove offers volleyball, shuffleboard, basketball, showers, picnic tables, and free public parking. Locals are friendly, the views are unbelievable, and entertainment is plenty.
Convenient Train Station
The Solana Beach Transit Center is a train station on Amtrak California’s Pacific Surfliner passenger train and on the North County Transit District’s COASTER commuter rail route.