Solana Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Solana Beach

With a population of 12’867, Solana Beach is a must-see destination in California, United States. Solana Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Solana Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pamplemousse Grille (514 Via de la Valle, Suite 100) and The Fish Market - Del Mar (640 Via de La Valle) are great picks.

When to visit Solana Beach

Solana Beach in September
Estimated package price
$350
2 travelers
Flight to Solana Beach
3 nights at hotel
Solana Beach in September
Estimated package price
$350
2 travelers
Flight to Solana Beach
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Solana Beach

Plane

When flying to Solana Beach, you’ll arrive at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar (CLD), which is located 15 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Solana Beach departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Solana Beach. The train journey from Solana Beach to Burbank takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 36m trip. The train station in Solana Beach is called Solana Beach, and is located 0.2 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Solana Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 153 km from Solana Beach. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Solana Beach, including FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Solana Beach takes 193 km and will cost you around $64. From San Fernando, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 193 km.

Plane

When flying to Solana Beach, you’ll arrive at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar (CLD), which is located 15 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Solana Beach departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Solana Beach. The train journey from Solana Beach to Burbank takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 36m trip. The train station in Solana Beach is called Solana Beach, and is located 0.2 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Solana Beach is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 153 km from Solana Beach. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Solana Beach, including FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Solana Beach takes 193 km and will cost you around $64. From San Fernando, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 193 km.

Airports near Solana Beach

Airlines serving Solana Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,596 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,279 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,923 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,700 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (836 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Solana Beach

Most booked hotels in Solana Beach

LEGOLAND California Resort And Castle Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 15 reviews)
$314+
Holiday Inn Carlsbad - San Diego
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 695 reviews)
$155+
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, 457 reviews)
$287+
Lakehouse Hotel and Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 22 reviews)
$155+
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach
3 stars
Good (7.8, 146 reviews)
$198+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Solana Beach-Del Mar
2 stars
Good (7.4, 442 reviews)
$167+

Renting a car in Solana Beach

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Solana Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Jeep Patriot or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Solana Beach, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Solana Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Jeep Patriot or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Solana Beach, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.