Things Every Visitor To Solana Beach Must Do

Things Every Visitor To Solana Beach Must Do

by Terry Hunefeld

Solana Beach is a charming beach-side community nestled along the coast of the Pacific Ocean about 25 minutes north of San Diego. Its bordered by Rancho Santa Fe on the east, the Pacific Ocean on the west, San Elijo Ecological Reserve on the north and the beach-side town of Del Mar (and it's horse-racing track) on the south.

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.

This quintessential beach town is a popular for its diversity; here you will find eclectic shops, world-class restaurants, active nightlife, beach sports, nature walks and hiking. An evening tradition shared by locals and visitors is gathering at Fletcher Cove Beach to enjoy the incredible 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 well-known establishment in Cedros is the Belly Up Tavern. If you enjoy music, be sure to check out the daily line-up of diverse musical talent. The Belly Up is unique and well-known throughout all of California, and has been elected the Best Live Music Venue in San Diego nearly annually by local newspapers and magazines.

On Highway 101 you will find the hub of the commuter rail system. Both the Amtrak and San Diego's commuter train, the Coaster, have stops at the station giving easy access to all the communities along the coast without having to chance the notorious southern California highway system.

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 city was featured on all the cable news networks a few years ago when it became the first U.S. city to ban smoking on public beaches. Since that controversial decision, often led by high-schools clean-ups and rallies, dozens of other California communities have followed in prohibiting smoking on their beaches.

Like many San Diego coastal beach towns, here is a mix of the old and the new. The coastal area is older, built in the 50s and 60s. This main part of town along historic Highway U.S. 101 is a mix of antique shops, older and remodeled homes, galleries, restaurants, hotels, resorts and apartments.

There are many lovely inns near the beaches in the San Diego area including <a href="http://www.lovely-san-diego-oceanfront-bed-and-breakfast.com/">Solana Beach Ca Inn</a> and <a href="http://www.innatmoonlightbeach.com/solanabeach.html">Solana Beach Inn</a>.



Terry Hunefeld retired in 2008. He spends more than 40 days a year at sea. His special interest is marine animals. He and his wife own a B&B near San Diego. Visit: <a href="http://www.innatmoonlightbeach.com">B&B Inns in Solana Beach</a> or <a href="http://www.seabreeze-inn.com/">Bed & Breakfasts in Solana Beach</a>.. Also published at <a href="http://www.uberarticles.com/home.php?id=250035&p=68737">Things Every Visitor To Solana Beach Must Do</a>.


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