Solana Beach Travel Guide

  Sea World Dolphin Show
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  • Sea World Dolphin Show
      Sea World Dolphin Show
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  • Sunset from the condo's balcony
      Sunset from the condo's balcony
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  • Solana Beach at low tide.
      Solana Beach at low tide.
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  • Solana Beach
      Solana Beach
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  • View from the side of our balcony
      View from the side of our balcony
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Things to Do  

If you surf, this is the place...

If you surf, this is the place..., Solana Beach

 DNaturalist Says:  If you surf, this is the place to live or visit. Encinitas (2 miles from Solana Beach) was just ranked by Surfing Magaine as one of the top 10 places to ride the waves in the U.S. If you don't surf, you can take a lesson, try boogie boarding, swimming, or just watch the... 

A concert at the Belly Up...

A concert at the Belly Up..., Solana Beach

 KristinaLMF Says:  A concert at the Belly Up Tavern.The Belly Up Tavern is the host to many bands in the area. Besides the sounds you can enjoy a great evening of dancing-they have a huge dance floor. 

Restaurants  

Pizza Port: Great Pizza and Locally Brewed Beer

Pizza Port: Great Pizza and Locally Brewed Beer, Solana Beach

 RickinDutch Says:  It seems every vacation we find at least one restaurant that we enjoy so much we keep coming back. This trip it was The Pizza Port. Some of the best pizza I've ever had and I'm kind of a pizza snob. Their beer is brewed on the premises and was very impressive.The place is... 

Chiefs Burgers & Brew: Sports, food and beer

Chiefs Burgers & Brew: Sports, food and beer, Solana Beach

 BLewJay Says:   I had the B.M.S. Burger (1/2 lb. hand-patted burger, bacon, mushrooms, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion with Thousand Island dressing) with a side order of Onion Rings while LJ had the Quesadilla Appetizer (cheddar and montery jack cheese between two grilled flour... 

PAMPLEMOUSSE GRILL: AN EXCELLENT MEAL

PAMPLEMOUSSE GRILL: AN EXCELLENT MEAL, Solana Beach

 enofile Says:  The Pamplemousse Grill, officially in Solana Beach, but closer to Del Mar, is a restaurant that will please even the most caustic diner. In an unassuming location, fronted by a large parking lot, the Pamplemousse Grill is extremely popular and has an eclectic crowd on any... 

The Fish House: The Fish House

The Fish House: The Fish House, Solana Beach

 DNaturalist Says:  Extremely fresh seafood (it's a seafood market too), very reasonably priced, laid-back (you can wear your bathing suit or wet suit in there, probably). They have beer, wine, and a tv too. Everything is great, my favs -- Cioppino Soup (Italian seafood chowder) with sourdough... 

California Pizza Kitchen: California Pizza Kitchen

California Pizza Kitchen: California Pizza Kitchen, Solana Beach

 KristinaLMF Says:   BBQ Chicken salad 

Nightlife  

For many, the Belly Up Tavern...

For many, the Belly Up Tavern..., Solana Beach

 Richmond Says:  For many, the Belly Up Tavern is North San Diego County nightlife. Since 1974, this anchor of the Cedros Design District has been rocking San Diegans, ages 21 to 81. The Belly Up is part bar, part concert hall, and it starts getting busy around 9:30 p.m. A 25-foot great... 

Transportation  

For automobile travel, Solana...

For automobile travel, Solana..., Solana Beach

 Richmond Says:  For automobile travel, Solana Beach is ideally located as are the other coastal towns strung along the San Diego North County Coastal strip. Highway 101 (PCH) and Interstate 5 pass through the city, parallel, running north and south. Lomas Santa Fe Drive runs east, through... 

Favorites  

Make a trip to the Belly Up...

Make a trip to the Belly Up..., Solana Beach

 KristinaLMF Says:  Make a trip to the Belly Up Tavern for any of their sold out concerts. 

The Place

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The People

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 I live in Paradise: sunny, room temp. nearly every - If you could live anywhere, I would suggest Solana Beach or any of the other charming coastal towns in San Diego County, such as Del Mar, Encinitas, and Cardiff-by-the-Sea (where I've lived also).... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  does anyone know of a bar in Solana Beach that has a Virgina Tech Hokie following? 

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A: For a popular sports bar in an ajoining beach town I'd recommend: Yogi's Sports Bar & Restaurant 2005 San Elijo Ave. Cardiff, CA 92007 • (760) 943-9644 Not sure about... 

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KristinaLMF's new Solana Beach page

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Solana Beach. I'd love to share with you the 3 tips I've written, the 0 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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I live in Paradise: sunny, room temp. nearly every

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 If you could live anywhere, I would suggest Solana Beach or any of the other charming coastal towns in San Diego County, such as Del Mar, Encinitas, and Cardiff-by-the-Sea (where I've lived also).... 

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A nice beach town and base for visiting San Diego

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 I had never heard of Solana Beach but chose it for the condo I found there. I was looking for something close to San Diego but quiet and central. With the Coaster train it was a 20 minute train ride... 

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best restaurant

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 i love beach grass cafe they have the best pancakes in town amazing menu great salads and sandwiches for lunch and dinner menu at nothing over 15.95 wow!!! Laid back atmosphere, great service what... 

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