Neighborhoods
Surf at Swami’s or Pipes. Go to the Seaside Market. Visit the Patagonia Store. Enjoy the coastal view as you travel a short distance North from Solana Beach by bike or car. Low-key and much like the surfer statue that greets you, a surf town through and through!
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Cardiff
Surf at Swami’s or Pipes. Go to the Seaside Market. Visit the Patagonia Store. Enjoy the coastal view as you travel a short distance North from Solana Beach by bike or car. Low-key and much like the surfer statue that greets you, a surf town through and through!
Restaurants, shops, and Moonlight Beach: Encinitas is the more bustling version (but still laid-back) of Solana Beach. Hansen Surf Shop is a must visit for surf-style shopping as is local- shop Vuori. Come to eat dinner, walk around, or hit the beach in this active and nearby beach town.
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Encinitas
Restaurants, shops, and Moonlight Beach: Encinitas is the more bustling version (but still laid-back) of Solana Beach. Hansen Surf Shop is a must visit for surf-style shopping as is local- shop Vuori. Come to eat dinner, walk around, or hit the beach in this active and nearby beach town.
The world’s best Dog Beach, Del Mar Racetrack, outdoor malls and park ocean views from this active and sprawling beach town South of Solana. Walk, bike, or drive to explore.
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Del Mar
The world’s best Dog Beach, Del Mar Racetrack, outdoor malls and park ocean views from this active and sprawling beach town South of Solana. Walk, bike, or drive to explore.
Solana Beach. There’s just nowhere like it. The active life-style. The welcoming local vibe. Dramatic cliff-flanked beaches. And plenty to do just outside your door.
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Solana Beach
Solana Beach. There’s just nowhere like it. The active life-style. The welcoming local vibe. Dramatic cliff-flanked beaches. And plenty to do just outside your door.
In the heart of the Cedros Design District in Solana Beach on Sunday, a must visit.
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Solana Beach Farmers Market
444 S Cedros AveIn the heart of the Cedros Design District in Solana Beach on Sunday, a must visit.
This area North of Encinitas has been sprouting up fantastic new restaurants (excellent burgers and a gourmet deli!), and bike and surf shops right off the road whether you bike or make the drive there.
Leucadia
This area North of Encinitas has been sprouting up fantastic new restaurants (excellent burgers and a gourmet deli!), and bike and surf shops right off the road whether you bike or make the drive there.
Shopping
Some of favorite places to shop like a local.
Encinitas born. Vuori makes premium performance apparel inspired by the active Coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, surf, sport, and art. Breaking down the boundaries of traditional activewear, we are a new perspective on performance apparel.
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Vuori Clothing
625 S Coast Hwy 101Encinitas born. Vuori makes premium performance apparel inspired by the active Coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, surf, sport, and art. Breaking down the boundaries of traditional activewear, we are a new perspective on performance apparel.
Hansen Surfboards
1105 S Coast Hwy 101The ultimate surf shop for beach attire and surfboards.
Solana Beach surf attire and board shopping at its’ best. Great place to rent boards as well.
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Surf Ride Boardshop
325 N Hwy 101Solana Beach surf attire and board shopping at its’ best. Great place to rent boards as well.
The most beautiful surfboard shop anywhere. Custom and rack ready-to-go boards. Demo before you buy. This is the flagship Bing based and founded in Leucadia.
Bing Surf Shop
974 N Coast Hwy 101The most beautiful surfboard shop anywhere. Custom and rack ready-to-go boards. Demo before you buy. This is the flagship Bing based and founded in Leucadia.
Sightseeing
Local hiking spot like no others. Want to get out and explore. Don’t miss this family-friendly hike! The San Elijo Lagoons have miles of trails great for ecological hikes and running.
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Annie's Canyon Trail
2550 Solana Hills TrailLocal hiking spot like no others. Want to get out and explore. Don’t miss this family-friendly hike! The San Elijo Lagoons have miles of trails great for ecological hikes and running.
Incredible views and fun public beach. Also a park for little kids overlooking the Pacific. Just down the street from the Solana Beach and Tennis Club.
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Fletcher Cove Beach Park
111 S Sierra AveIncredible views and fun public beach. Also a park for little kids overlooking the Pacific. Just down the street from the Solana Beach and Tennis Club.
If you are a fan of the races and visiting between mid-July and mid-September, head to the track! Free buses from the Amtrak train station.
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Del Mar Racing
2260 Jimmy Durante BlvdIf you are a fan of the races and visiting between mid-July and mid-September, head to the track! Free buses from the Amtrak train station.
Activities
Besides the beach, there are plenty of other outdoor activities to explore.
World famous Torrey Pines golf course is only a short drive away! Head South along the coast.
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Torrey Pines Golf Course
11480 N Torrey Pines RdWorld famous Torrey Pines golf course is only a short drive away! Head South along the coast.
If your looking for a day trip with young kids, head to LEGOLAND in nearby Carlsbad.
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LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrIf your looking for a day trip with young kids, head to LEGOLAND in nearby Carlsbad.
A short drive away for beautiful views, hiking, running, and beaches.
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Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadA short drive away for beautiful views, hiking, running, and beaches.
Food scene
Short drive to Encinitas, and a great place for upscale and fresh California Cuisines, great for date night. One of our favorites.
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Herb & Sea
131 W D StShort drive to Encinitas, and a great place for upscale and fresh California Cuisines, great for date night. One of our favorites.
Less than a quarter mile walk away, delicious coffee, avocado toast, and much more for breakfast.
Barefoot Coffee Roasters
439 S Cedros AveLess than a quarter mile walk away, delicious coffee, avocado toast, and much more for breakfast.
5 minute walk, right across from Fletcher's Cove. Great outdoor dining, egg scrambles, and fresh juices.
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Naked Cafe
106 S Sierra Ave5 minute walk, right across from Fletcher's Cove. Great outdoor dining, egg scrambles, and fresh juices.
No longer open near the condo, but you can find Swami's a short drive away. Great for breakfast!
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Swami's Cafe
202 N Coast HwyNo longer open near the condo, but you can find Swami's a short drive away. Great for breakfast!
The breakfast tacos and burritos, a must - a local Cardiff favorite!
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Pipes Cafe
121 Liverpool DrThe breakfast tacos and burritos, a must - a local Cardiff favorite!
Fantastic coffee shop and maybeeee the best whisked Matcha lattes in the area. Grab a coffee (or ice cream) while meandering along Cedros.
Seven Seas Roasting Co. Solana Beach
Fantastic coffee shop and maybeeee the best whisked Matcha lattes in the area. Grab a coffee (or ice cream) while meandering along Cedros.
One in Cardiff and one in Leucadia. Everything on the menu is amazing and fresh.
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Fish 101 Leucadia
1468 N Coast Hwy 101One in Cardiff and one in Leucadia. Everything on the menu is amazing and fresh.
Coffee and, salads, tartines, quiche, Croque Monsieur, fresh crepes! A new spot in town for a delicious breakfast or lunch.
Madeleine Café & Bakery
240 S Cedros AveCoffee and, salads, tartines, quiche, Croque Monsieur, fresh crepes! A new spot in town for a delicious breakfast or lunch.
Directly across from the beach. Margaritas, chips, salsa, and a great sunset spot.
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Las Olas
2655 S Coast Hwy 101Directly across from the beach. Margaritas, chips, salsa, and a great sunset spot.
The Taco Stand
642 S Coast Hwy 101Always a line but worth it!
Valentina Restaurant
810 N Coast Hwy 101Cute design and nice menu! Reservations required.
Nothing fancy, but very good pizza perfect for a family night in.
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Bongiorno's
524 Stevens AveNothing fancy, but very good pizza perfect for a family night in.
Vegan and no vegan made on the premises ice cream. There's one in Solana Beach now as well!
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Gelato 101
480 S Coast Hwy 101Vegan and no vegan made on the premises ice cream. There's one in Solana Beach now as well!
Best spot for groceries and their famous "Cardiff Crack" aka Tri Tip in the prepared foods section. OR grab some to BBQ at home.
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Cardiff Seaside Market
2087 San Elijo AveBest spot for groceries and their famous "Cardiff Crack" aka Tri Tip in the prepared foods section. OR grab some to BBQ at home.
Choice Juicery
This is our favorite spot for the most healthy organic smoothies and breakfast!
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How to Get Around?
Walk everywhere in Solana Beach. E-bike, bike, drive, or run to nearby towns: Cardiff, Encinitas, Leucadia, or South to Del Mar or La Jolla. Take the Surfliner train to San Diego right from Solana Beach.
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Cedros Design District
If you are into design and local artist-inspired work, take the short walk to https://cedrosavenue.com/ for lunch, coffee and great local shops. A unique experience in Solana Beach.