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Solana Beach Area Facts

  • Solana Beach has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Solana Beach crime rates are 41% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Solana Beach is 82% higher than the California average
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Best small beach city in California User Rating 5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 29, 2020) I've lived in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Hermosa Beach, Venice Beach, San Luis Obispo Encinitas & Carlsbad SO i've been around! Solana Beach has a down to earth vide, art scene, big events, variety of beaches, shops/restaurants on 101, golf course, hikes in canyons, gorgeous l ...Read More agoon, one of the main train stations in San Diego, the design district, the Belly Up concert hall and it's own concert series that over looks the ocean in the summer time, walk able to the Del Mar race track, walk access to the off leash dog beach that's seasonal, and if you look at the San Diego County map you'll see that Solana Beach is very central,all the schools are 10/10. My wife and I are Realtor's ... and we did everything in our power to save up and buy a property in Solana Beach West of the 5 freeway so that we could raise our kids here! Come say hi at www.dreamliving-sd.com Read Less
Great place to live in North County San Diego User Rating 5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 10, 2019) Solana Beach is a small and less frequented part of San Diego County, but is undeniably one of the best places to live. Solana Beach is small geographically but has excellent restaurants, shopping plazas, and beautiful Pacific coastline. It's adjacent to Del Mar and Cardiff which ...Read More are also areas that are well known for their shopping, restaurants, and beautiful ocean views. After living here for a year I can comfortably say crime isn't even a concern, the people are more friendly and pleasant than elsewhere in San Diego, and the residents are almost entirely polite albeit somewhat private which I personally like. You can easily ride your bike, go running, or spend time outdoors without having to drive. The entrance and exit to/from the 5 is never congested and is not far geographically from any given part of Solana Beach. Highway 101 is the other main road to enter/exit the area and is rarely congested or subject to significant traffic. From NY to CA Solana Beach is the best place I have lived so far. Read Less
Amazingly Beautiful City And Weather User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Living in Solana Beach, CA was one of the most incredibile times in my life. I am from the Bay Area, CA, so I love being around the fast paced city life. This city is full of entertainment and attractive locations. There are so many places to go to keep you busy. In addition, the ...Read More re is a ton of opportunity here for employment. There are many different start up companies here that will offer you employment. The only downfall is that the cost of living here has been climbing and it is getting very expensive.


The best places in Solana Beach, CA was the beautiful beaches. There are so many different attractions you can go and enjoy. The weather here is amazing and hard to beat any other place you go to. There are so many outdoor amenities and attractions due to the amazing weather. There are lots of retirees and immigrants here, which is a plus because there is a ton of diversity here, which I look for when relocating to a different city. There are very attractive suburbs here and recreation that is not at all hard to find. Read Less
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Amazingly Beautiful City And Weather User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Living in Solana Beach, CA was one of the most incredibile times in my life. I am from the Bay Area, CA, so I love being around the fast paced city life. This city is full of entertainment and attractive locations. There are so many places to go to keep you busy. In addition, the ...Read More re is a ton of opportunity here for employment. There are many different start up companies here that will offer you employment. The only downfall is that the cost of living here has been climbing and it is getting very expensive.


The best places in Solana Beach, CA was the beautiful beaches. There are so many different attractions you can go and enjoy. The weather here is amazing and hard to beat any other place you go to. There are so many outdoor amenities and attractions due to the amazing weather. There are lots of retirees and immigrants here, which is a plus because there is a ton of diversity here, which I look for when relocating to a different city. There are very attractive suburbs here and recreation that is not at all hard to find. Read Less

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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Solana Beach? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      La Colonia County Park
      Fletcher Cove Park
      Fletcher Cove Beach Park
      Fletcher Cove Beach Park
      North Seascape Surf Park
      Solana Beach County Park
      Tide Beach Park
      Tide Beach County Park

      Entertainment

      Chevrolet Del Mar Arena
      Amphieater
      Amphitheatre
      Cinepolis

      Food & Drink

      Bongiorno’s Pizza
      Panera Bread
      Einstein Bros. Bagels
      Carl's Jr.
      Baskin-Robbins
      The Habit Burger Grill
      Subway
      Saddle Bar

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Solana Beach? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Solana Beach.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Solana Beach a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      John. D. Hill, M.D. Family Practice