Solana Beach

Solana Beach is a city on the northern coast of San Diego County in Southern California. It is near San Diego. It's a hangout for locals who love to surf, swim, and snorkel. This laid-back town offers a nice variety of galleries, shops, and trendy boutiques if shopping is on the agenda. There aren’t many tourists here, so expect plenty of room to breathe and stretch out.

By car
Solana Beach is located about 20 miles north of San Diego on Interstate 5. Exit at Lomas Santa Fe or Villa de la Valle and head west.

By train
The Solana Beach railway station is located downtown off of Lomas Santa Fe and Cedros. The station is serviced by Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner and San Diego County's COASTER.

By plane
The closest international airport is San Diego International Airport. From the airport, take San Diego Transit's Route 992 bus to the Santa Fe Depot and connect to the COASTER or the Pacific Surfliner.

By car
Solana Beach is small enough to be navigated by car. Most of the time you won't stray far from Interstate 5.

By bus
The Breeze is a public bus service operated by the North County Transit District within Solana Beach and the surrounding area.

By train
The COASTER connects Solana Beach with other locations in San Diego County.

See
Solana Beach has one of the most beautiful seashores in Southern California. The atmosphere is more relaxed and peaceful than in nearby San Diego.

Go next
All the destinations listed below are accessible from Solana Beach by train.
 * Orange County
 * Los Angeles
 * Del Mar
 * Encinitas
 * Carlsbad
 * San Diego/La Jolla