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City in California, United States
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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.
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Off-leash season runs October through May in the area south of 15th Street and north of 29th Street. The rest of the year, leashes are required.
Voted "San Diego's Best Live Music Venue" and has been in Rolling Stone Magazine.
From I-5, exit Lomas Santa Fe Drive and go west. Fletcher Cove is at the end.
Some of the best New York-style pizza in San Diego County.
Great pizza and atmosphere.
Awesome place to grab a quick burrito
Very popular breakfast destination - huge menu!
Great family-owned Mexican restaurant and bar since 1946!
Popular neighborhood bar.
Solana Beach real estate and vacation rentals.
Art galleries, boutiques, and other small designer stores. There is also a farmer's market on Sundays from 2PM-5PM.
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 (SAN).
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.
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