Welcome to one of the most charming cities in the country!
Beautiful Solana Beach is located along the northern coast of San Diego County. It is known for its shopping, with a mix of interesting art galleries and boutiques, furniture shops, surfing outfitters, and other unique stores.
There is sunshine almost every day and winters are just a few degrees cooler than summers. Fog and low clouds usually hug the coastline in the summertime in the late evening and the wee hours of the morning, but burns off by midday.
Solana Beach started as a farming community with gorgeous bluffs overlooking the ocean, but with no beach access. Later on, a gap was cut out in the bluffs, providing access to the ocean. Three small beaches are now located in Solana Beach, but due to the crashing surf, they are better suited to surfers and body boarders than to sunbathers.
Beaches are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fletcher Cove, located at Solana Beach Plaza has a wonderful little cobblestone beach with a park that overlooks the ocean. The picturesque cove has lifeguard service but not much sand and can be inaccessible at high tide. Off the beach, there is volleyball, shuffleboard, basketball, showers, picnic tables, and free public parking. Fletcher Cove includes a free public parking lot, restrooms, and a basketball court.
Tide Beach Park is a good place to explore tide pools and is known for its snorkeling. It can be reached via stairs at Pacific Avenue and Solana Vista Drive. It has lifeguards and free parking is available on the streets.
Seascape Shores is just south of Fletcher Cove, which also offers beach access. It is located a few blocks south of Fletcher's between condominiums at the 500 and 700 blocks of South Sierra Avenue.
BEACH RULES
Dogs - Dogs are NEVER allowed on the beach. Leashed dogs are allowed at the Community Center and Fletcher Cove parking lot and viewpoint only between sunrise to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to sunset.
Alcoholic Beverages - Alcohol is banned at all beach areas in Solana Beach. Alcohol is also prohibited in the parking lot, community center, viewpoint or any other public place adjacent to the beach. Glass is prohibited as well.
Fires - Fires are allowed from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and are limited only to fire rings, barbecues, hibachis, or other containers specifically constructed for this purpose. No fires permitted on the sand, in a pit, etc. Pallets are NOT allowed for firewood. You must fully extinguish your fire with water when you are through.
No Smoking on the Beach - The City of Solana Beach does not allow smoking on any of its beaches. Read Ordinance 316 to learn more about these rules.
Parties - Groups of 25 or more are required to have a special event permit.
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Solana Beach 210 Plaza Street
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