Solana Beach

A quiet upscale community comprising four square miles and running along two miles of coastline, the city of Solana Beach is bordered on the South by Del Mar, East by Rancho Santa Fe and North by Cardiff. . An eclectic assortment of offices, retail shops and restaurants line the coastal highway; antique shops, art galleries and boutiques fill South Cedros Avenue; while offices, restaurants and retail chains are strung along Lomas Santa Fe Drive, the main thoroughfare.

Just 21 miles North of San Diego's international airport, Solana Beach is conveniently located for easy access to San Diego’s cultural and entertainment opportunities, such as the San Diego Zoo, Sea World and Seaport Village. Los Angeles is within two hours, as are the ski resorts of the San Bernardino Mountains. For those who prefer public transportation, the North County Transit System's inter-city bus service, as well as the Amtrak and Coaster commuter train, provide service to Solana Beach.

Solana Beach offers well-supervised beaches for swimming and surfing at Fletcher Cove, with a fully staffed lifeguard station, restrooms and half-court basketball. Private golf and tennis facilities, as well as swimming and special events are available at Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, and the public is welcome at the Lomas Santa Fe Executive Golf Course.

The Belly Up Tavern is a fixture on Cedros Ave. and is a well-known nightspot for live music and dancing throughout Southern California. The North Coast Repertory Theatre has also served locals and visitors for years, with exciting, top-notch live performances by local actors.

Each Sunday a local farmer's market is held in the parking lot at the corner of N. Cedros and Lomas Santa Fe Dr. The 100-acre San Dieguito Park on the Eastern edge of the city, offers baseball fields, picnic areas and hiking trails. Along the Northern border of Solana Beach is the San Elijo Lagoon and Nature Reserve where egrets, herons and other migratory birds can be viewed. The world-famous Del Mar Race Track and Fairgrounds borders the Southern tip of the city and features year round special events.

Solana Beach homes, by design...express style and distinction as it focuses on re-development and improvements, mixing the old with the new. More than 70% of Solana Beach was built in the last 20 years. Over 6,300 homes, the majority of which are single-family, grace the slopes of Solana Beach, many having exquisite ocean, mountain or greenbelt views. Large custom-built estates, quaint beach cottages and gated condominiums cover the oceanfront, most with direct beach access. The older neighborhoods begin East of the bluff with lots averaging 1/3 acre, many with spectacular ocean views. The most Eastern areas, adjacent to Del Mar and Rancho Santa Fe, are newer and many feature estate-sized lots. Prices for condominiums range from the high $450,000s to over $2 million, while single-family homes start in the $900,000 up to 3 million+.Most residents have lived in Solana Beach a long time, so there is a low turnover rate. Only a few new homes are built each year, while there is some remodeling and a few re-developments. With little land left for new construction, Solana Beach represents a superior place to live and invest in real estate.