The little beach-town of Solana Beach is nestled along the Pacific Ocean's sandy coast approximately 22 miles north of the San Diego airport. It's bordered by Cardiff-By-The-Sea on the north, the chic town of Del Mar (and it's horse race track) on the south, the popular Lomas Santa Fe Country Club on the east and, of course, the sparkling Pacific Ocean on the west.
Temperatures average from 60 - 64 sunny degrees in the winter and 76 - 78 balmy but refreshing degrees in the summer. The near perfect weather and 2 miles of coastline result in a kind of paradise - as a result, home prices average more than $1.5 million.
There is more to here than just near-perfect weather - there is something for everyone: great dining, diverse shops, surfing, an active nightlife scene, bicycling along the ocean, hiking and nature walks along the lagoons, and, of course, beautiful beaches - where every evening residents and visitors alike gather to enjoy world-class sunsets.
The popular Cedros District has the quaintness and mystery of an old European side-street featuring more than eighty shops from trendy to antique, chic to bohemian. A little exploring will find authentic furniture from the far east, antiques from Africa, hand-woven tapestries from South America, tony spas, adventure and travel gear, custom hand-made jewelry, health-food restaurants, design studios and one-of-a-kind salons. all combining to make Cedros one of San Diego's most interesting shopping and business areas.
Perhaps the most famous commercial establishment in Cedros is the Belly Up Tavern with a distinguished history of bringing all kinds of music to the San Diego area. The Belly Up has often been voted "San Diego's Best Live Music Venue" by the San Diego Union Tribune, The San Diego Reader and San Diego Magazine. It's been called "one of the coolest music scenes on the west coast" by Rolling Stone Magazine.
Next door to the Cedros District is part of coastal California's outstanding rail system. The local commuter train, the Coaster, and California's coastal Amtrak stop at the station at 105 N. Cedros Ave., providing easy access to San Diego as well as towns and cities along the coast of California.
If you surf, this is the place to live or visit. Encinitas (2 miles up Historic Coast Highway 101) was just ranked by Surfing Magazine as one of the top 10 places to ride the waves in the U.S. and the famous Swami's Surf Break is just a short jog up Historic Coast Highway 101. If you don't surf, you can take a lesson, try boogie boarding, swimming, or just watch the world-class surfers.
The School District serves approximately 2,700 students. Instruction is rich, varied and innovative with an emphasis is on a continuous progressive curriculum. District schools consistently rank at or near the top in the county in testing.
The coastal area of Solana Beach along historic Highway U.S. 101 was mostly developed in the 1950s and 1960s, consisting of a diverse mix of offices, businesses, shops, restaurants, hotels, motels, resorts and apartments. The inland portion of Solana Beach was developed over the past 25 years and boasts a large country club surrounded by exclusive homes.
There are many lovely inns near the beaches in the San Diego area including Solana Beach Ca Inn and Solana Beach Inn.
Temperatures average from 60 - 64 sunny degrees in the winter and 76 - 78 balmy but refreshing degrees in the summer. The near perfect weather and 2 miles of coastline result in a kind of paradise - as a result, home prices average more than $1.5 million.
There is more to here than just near-perfect weather - there is something for everyone: great dining, diverse shops, surfing, an active nightlife scene, bicycling along the ocean, hiking and nature walks along the lagoons, and, of course, beautiful beaches - where every evening residents and visitors alike gather to enjoy world-class sunsets.
The popular Cedros District has the quaintness and mystery of an old European side-street featuring more than eighty shops from trendy to antique, chic to bohemian. A little exploring will find authentic furniture from the far east, antiques from Africa, hand-woven tapestries from South America, tony spas, adventure and travel gear, custom hand-made jewelry, health-food restaurants, design studios and one-of-a-kind salons. all combining to make Cedros one of San Diego's most interesting shopping and business areas.
Perhaps the most famous commercial establishment in Cedros is the Belly Up Tavern with a distinguished history of bringing all kinds of music to the San Diego area. The Belly Up has often been voted "San Diego's Best Live Music Venue" by the San Diego Union Tribune, The San Diego Reader and San Diego Magazine. It's been called "one of the coolest music scenes on the west coast" by Rolling Stone Magazine.
Next door to the Cedros District is part of coastal California's outstanding rail system. The local commuter train, the Coaster, and California's coastal Amtrak stop at the station at 105 N. Cedros Ave., providing easy access to San Diego as well as towns and cities along the coast of California.
If you surf, this is the place to live or visit. Encinitas (2 miles up Historic Coast Highway 101) was just ranked by Surfing Magazine as one of the top 10 places to ride the waves in the U.S. and the famous Swami's Surf Break is just a short jog up Historic Coast Highway 101. If you don't surf, you can take a lesson, try boogie boarding, swimming, or just watch the world-class surfers.
The School District serves approximately 2,700 students. Instruction is rich, varied and innovative with an emphasis is on a continuous progressive curriculum. District schools consistently rank at or near the top in the county in testing.
The coastal area of Solana Beach along historic Highway U.S. 101 was mostly developed in the 1950s and 1960s, consisting of a diverse mix of offices, businesses, shops, restaurants, hotels, motels, resorts and apartments. The inland portion of Solana Beach was developed over the past 25 years and boasts a large country club surrounded by exclusive homes.
There are many lovely inns near the beaches in the San Diego area including Solana Beach Ca Inn and Solana Beach Inn.
About the Author:
Terry Hunefeld retired in 2008. He loves the ocean. He enjoys the study of marine seabirds. The author and Ann Dunham own a little inn near San Diego. Visit: Solana Beach Hotels or Solana Beach B&B.
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