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 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Solana Beach departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Solana Beach. The train journey from Solana Beach to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Woodland Hills, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 43m trip. The train station in Solana Beach is called Solana Beach, and is located 0.1 miles 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 95 miles from Solana Beach. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Solana Beach, including LuxXpress, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Solana Beach takes 120 miles and will cost you around $66. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

When flying to Solana Beach, you’ll arrive at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar (CLD), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Solana Beach departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Solana Beach. The train journey from Solana Beach to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Woodland Hills, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 43m trip. The train station in Solana Beach is called Solana Beach, and is located 0.1 miles 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 95 miles from Solana Beach. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Solana Beach, including LuxXpress, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Solana Beach takes 120 miles and will cost you around $66. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Solana Beach

Airlines serving Solana Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Solana Beach

Most booked hotels in Solana Beach

Winners Circle Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 77 reviews)
$190+
LEGOLAND California Resort And Castle Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 15 reviews)
$421+
Holiday Inn Carlsbad - San Diego
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 665 reviews)
$166+
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8, 444 reviews)
$280+
Lakehouse Hotel and Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 22 reviews)
$196+
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach
3 stars
Good (7.8, 144 reviews)
$237+

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 72% 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 72% cheaper than other types, on average.