Guidebook for Solana Beach
Food Scene
Lofty Coffee Solana Beach Cafe
132 S Cedros AveBest Aztec Mocha on the planet!
Claire's is locally owned...great breakfast and brunch. Claire Cakes are worth it!
87 locals recommend
Claire's on Cedros
246 N Cedros AveClaire's is locally owned...great breakfast and brunch. Claire Cakes are worth it!
Local Greens
124 Lomas Santa Fe DrLocally owned and fresh salads, wraps, bowls.
Great for Happy Hours, Views overlooking the Del Mar Race track and lagoon, BEST FISH TACOS in town!
108 locals recommend
Brigantine
3263 Camino Del MarGreat for Happy Hours, Views overlooking the Del Mar Race track and lagoon, BEST FISH TACOS in town!
Best local mexican -- quick stand for burritos, tacos, breakfast burritos
10 locals recommend
Roberto's Taco Shop - Solana Beach
445 N Hwy 101Best local mexican -- quick stand for burritos, tacos, breakfast burritos
Drinks & Nightlife
Belly Up
143 S Cedros AveWorld Class artists perform here -- check schedule
Culture Brewing Co | Solana Beach
111 S Cedros AveLocally owned and locally attended
check out the calendar for live music and events
22 locals recommend
Carruth Cellars Urban Winery & Tasting Room
118 S Cedros Avecheck out the calendar for live music and events
Seeing a live concert at this intimate setting by the bay is an iconic San Diego tradition.
54 locals recommend
Humphreys Concerts By The Bay
2241 Shelter Island DrSeeing a live concert at this intimate setting by the bay is an iconic San Diego tradition.
New place overlooking the Lagoon in Del Mar. Popular with the locals. Firepit tables are coveted...arrive early for best seats.
33 locals recommend
Viewpoint Brewing Company
2201 San Dieguito DrNew place overlooking the Lagoon in Del Mar. Popular with the locals. Firepit tables are coveted...arrive early for best seats.
Parks & Nature
Local favorite, great picnic spot and great tables to watch the sunset
87 locals recommend
Fletcher Cove Beach Park
111 S Sierra AveLocal favorite, great picnic spot and great tables to watch the sunset
Great hike through the canyon to the beach. Beyond beautiful scenery of the coastline and nature around Torrey Pines.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadGreat hike through the canyon to the beach. Beyond beautiful scenery of the coastline and nature around Torrey Pines.
Lots of trails and green space, age appropriate playgrounds, picnic shelters, new butterfly pavilion, baseball field, basketball courts, etc
11 locals recommend
San Dieguito County Park
1628 Lomas Santa Fe DrLots of trails and green space, age appropriate playgrounds, picnic shelters, new butterfly pavilion, baseball field, basketball courts, etc
Shopping
Vendor mall with unique items for home, personal, gifts, travel, everything under the sun
12 locals recommend
Lotus (formerly Leaping Lotus)
240 S Cedros AveVendor mall with unique items for home, personal, gifts, travel, everything under the sun
Street full of shops, restaurants, home furnishings and interior design resources.
40 locals recommend
South Cedros Avenue
South Cedros AvenueStreet full of shops, restaurants, home furnishings and interior design resources.
Sightseeing
Del Mar
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
659 Lomas Santa Fe DrGreat deli and prepared foods to take to the beach or a picnic in the park
176 locals recommend
Cardiff Seaside Market
2087 San Elijo AveGreat deli and prepared foods to take to the beach or a picnic in the park
Grocery store with all essentials....meats, produce, dry goods, pharmacy too.
52 locals recommend
Vons
2606 Del Mar Heights RdGrocery store with all essentials....meats, produce, dry goods, pharmacy too.
Arts & Culture
San Diego Civic Theatre
1100 Third AveBest of Broadway performances here