Solana Beach is a warm and friendly city, tucked between Encinitas and Del Mar in San Diego’s North County. With the Pacific Ocean as its western border, it offers its own popular and easily accessible beach. To the east, lies the Lomas Santa Fe Golf Course and Country Club, to the north, Lagoon Regional Park and to the South, the famous Del Mar Racetrack. Boutiques, casual and elegant restaurants, surf shops and service businesses dot the Pacific Coast Highway as it makes its way through this one-of-a-kind area. Solana Beach offers an eclectic mix of housing; there are oceanfront homes in the multi-million dollar range, townhouses and condominiums bordering the golf course and other condos offering stunning ocean views on the coast.

The area's master plan, developed during the 1920's, called for the integration of the civil infrastructure and the environment. Graceful eucalyptus and acacia-lined streets emanate from the charming central village where residents enjoy superb shops, fine restaurants and cafes and services that make living here a true delight. Solana Beach has different areas, each with its own special character.

The Sierra Avenue bluffs area runs along the ocean and extends from San Elijo on the north to Del Mar River on the south. Some small apartment and condominium projects complete the eclectic housing mix.
Public access to the beach is available by way of stairs in 3 different locations. There are boutiques, casual restaurants, surf shops, and service businesses dot the coast highway. North County’s premier night spot, the legendary Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach has had a long history of bringing great live music to the San Diego area.

The highlands of Solana Beach offer great views of the ocean and or back country and are west of the 5 freeway. Originally a major portion of the heights was named "La Colonia". This was changed to Eden Gardens in 1929 by a developer who thought the new name would attract more settlers by evoking an image of the biblical paradise. The area is bisected by Stevens and Nardo.

The Lomas Santa Fe area is east of the 5 freeway. This master planned community has over 2,000 dwelling units, two major shopping centers, an 18-hole championship golf course and country club, and an executive golf course.

The San Elijo Lagoon is a coastal wetland located just north of Solana Beach. The watershed draining into the lagoon encompasses 77 square miles, with two main tributaries; Escondido Creek and La Orilla Creek. Steep bluffs border the lagoon basin and lower reaches of Escondido Creek. This beautiful area area runs along the ocean and estuary of Solana Beach. There are many custom homes and considerable variation in properties in this area.

The school district here is one of the most highly ranked throughout the county, and the recently built public library is state of the art. Exceptional schools, superior golf courses and breathtaking homes complete this idyllic area. Below are links to the area's schools. Click here for other general area information.