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Solana Beach is one of the smallest beach towns in North County San Diego. Encompassing just 3.5 square miles, it is tucked between Del Mar and Encinitas. Known for its close proximity to the surf and sand, Solana Beach is also home to some of San Diego’s most luxurious properties. Solana Beach got its start in 1922 when Colonel Ed Fletcher purchased 201 acres and established the new town. His improvements to the area included establishing several essential businesses, a train station, and carving out a path down to the beach through the coastal bluffs (present day Fletcher Cove site). This last was a real feat of engineering and patience. A firehose was used to loosen the sand which was them moved by steam shovel and washed away down at the surf line. The project took several months, but current Solana Beach residents have Colonel Ed Fletcher to thank for their access to the ocean!

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About Solana Beach

Solana Beach is one of the smallest beach towns in North County San Diego. Encompassing just 3.5 square miles, it is tucked between Del Mar and Encinitas. Known for its close proximity to the surf and sand, Solana Beach is also home to some of San Diego’s most luxurious properties.

Solana Beach got its start in 1922 when Colonel Ed Fletcher purchased 201 acres and established the new town. His improvements to the area included establishing several essential businesses, a train station, and carving out a path down to the beach through the coastal bluffs (present day Fletcher Cove site). This last was a real feat of engineering and patience. A firehose was used to loosen the sand which was them moved by steam shovel and washed away down at the surf line. The project took several months, but current Solana Beach residents have Colonel Ed Fletcher to thank for their access to the ocean!

Ranked the #1 Best Suburb in San Diego by Niche.com, Solana Beach has an overall A+ rating. Although it’s home to only about 13,000 residents, Solana Beach ranks in the Top 5 Suburbs with the Best Public Schools in California!

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Solana Beach Real Estate

Solana Beach real estate offers an eclectic mix of old and new. Consisting mostly of single-family homes and condos, most properties have been built within the last fifty years with some newer construction going up in place of older homes or on empty lots. Solana Beach real estate is among some of the most expensive in San Diego County. Many properties offer full or peek ocean views. Some homes also offer larger lot sizes, which is a rarity along the coast.

For a single family home in Solana Beach, the median home price is $2,350,000. For a condo or townhome it is $1,240,000.

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Solana Beach Schools

The Solana Beach School district consists primarily of K-6 elementary schools located within Solana Beach and neighboring Carmel Valley. Elementary schools include Skyline, Solana Vista, Solana Santa Fe, Solana Highlands, Carmel Creek, Solana Pacific, and Solana Ranch. Solana Beach students are also served by Earl Warren Middle School, which is part of the San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD). Most older Solana Beach students attend Torrey Pines High School, which is also in the SDUHSD District. Both school districts have earned numerous distinctions and their schools are all A or A+ rated! If you have kids and you’re looking to call Solana Beach home, this community is a great choice.

There are also a number of private schools in the area including Santa Fe Christian Schools, Cathedral Catholic High School, Horizon Prep, St. James Academy, and the Grauer School.

Schools In The Area

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Dunbar School 602-257-3844 public KG-8
Capitol School 602-257-3835 public PK-8
Bethune School 602-257-3830 public PK-8
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley 602-374-7159 public KG-8
Franklin Police and Fire High School 602-764-0200 public 9-12
Metropolitan Arts Institute 602-258-9500 public 7-12
The Family School 602-252-5866 private PK-KG Website
Whittier School 602-257-3925 public KG-8
Edison School 602-257-3848 public KG-8
Garfield School 602-257-3863 public PK-8
Excelencia School 602-381-4670 public KG-8
Creighton Virtual Academy 602-381-6023 public KG-8
Emerson School 602-257-3853 public KG-8
Phoenix #1 Iacademy 602-257-3755 public KG-8
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School 602-496-3100 public KG-4
Asu Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School 602-496-3100 public 5-8
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Summit High School 602-258-8959 public 9-12
North High School 602-764-6500 public 9-12
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School 602-496-3100 public 9-12
St Agnes Catholic School 602-244-0349 private KG-8 Website
William T. MacHan School 602-381-6120 public KG-8 Website
Youth Development Institute 602-256-5350 private 7-12 Website
Arizona School for the Arts 602-257-1444 public 5-12
Friendly House Academia Del Pueblo Elementary School 602-258-4353 public KG-8
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix 602-252-3759 public KG-8
Arizona Virtual Academy 602-476-1320 public KG-12
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School 602-764-5600 public 9-12
Pathways in Education 602-626-7057 public 9-12
Genesis Academy 602-254-8090 public 9-12 Website
St Mary's Catholic High School 602-251-2503 private 9-12 Website
Kenilworth School 602-257-3889 public PK-8
Lowell School 602-257-3902 public PK-8
City View High School 602-252-6721 public 9-12
Capitol School 602-257-3835 public PK-8
Bethune School 602-257-3830 public PK-8
The Family School 602-252-5866 private PK-KG Website
Garfield School 602-257-3863 public PK-8
Kenilworth School 602-257-3889 public PK-8
Lowell School 602-257-3902 public PK-8
Dunbar School 602-257-3844 public KG-8
Capitol School 602-257-3835 public PK-8
Bethune School 602-257-3830 public PK-8
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley 602-374-7159 public KG-8
The Family School 602-252-5866 private PK-KG Website
Whittier School 602-257-3925 public KG-8
Edison School 602-257-3848 public KG-8
Garfield School 602-257-3863 public PK-8
Excelencia School 602-381-4670 public KG-8
Creighton Virtual Academy 602-381-6023 public KG-8
Emerson School 602-257-3853 public KG-8
Phoenix #1 Iacademy 602-257-3755 public KG-8
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix Elementary School 602-496-3100 public KG-4
St Agnes Catholic School 602-244-0349 private KG-8 Website
William T. MacHan School 602-381-6120 public KG-8 Website
Arizona School for the Arts 602-257-1444 public 5-12
Friendly House Academia Del Pueblo Elementary School 602-258-4353 public KG-8
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix 602-252-3759 public KG-8
Arizona Virtual Academy 602-476-1320 public KG-12
Kenilworth School 602-257-3889 public PK-8
Lowell School 602-257-3902 public PK-8
Dunbar School 602-257-3844 public KG-8
Capitol School 602-257-3835 public PK-8
Bethune School 602-257-3830 public PK-8
Vista College Preparatory - Hadley 602-374-7159 public KG-8
Metropolitan Arts Institute 602-258-9500 public 7-12
Whittier School 602-257-3925 public KG-8
Edison School 602-257-3848 public KG-8
Garfield School 602-257-3863 public PK-8
Excelencia School 602-381-4670 public KG-8
Creighton Virtual Academy 602-381-6023 public KG-8
Emerson School 602-257-3853 public KG-8
Phoenix #1 Iacademy 602-257-3755 public KG-8
Asu Preparatory Academy - Phoenix Middle School 602-496-3100 public 5-8
St Agnes Catholic School 602-244-0349 private KG-8 Website
William T. MacHan School 602-381-6120 public KG-8 Website
Youth Development Institute 602-256-5350 private 7-12 Website
Arizona School for the Arts 602-257-1444 public 5-12
Friendly House Academia Del Pueblo Elementary School 602-258-4353 public KG-8
Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix 602-252-3759 public KG-8
Arizona Virtual Academy 602-476-1320 public KG-12
Kenilworth School 602-257-3889 public PK-8
Lowell School 602-257-3902 public PK-8
Franklin Police and Fire High School 602-764-0200 public 9-12
Metropolitan Arts Institute 602-258-9500 public 7-12
Kaizen Education Foundation Dba Summit High School 602-258-8959 public 9-12
North High School 602-764-6500 public 9-12
Asu Preparatory Academy- Phoenix High School 602-496-3100 public 9-12
Youth Development Institute 602-256-5350 private 7-12 Website
Arizona School for the Arts 602-257-1444 public 5-12
Arizona Virtual Academy 602-476-1320 public KG-12
Phoenix Union Bioscience High School 602-764-5600 public 9-12
Pathways in Education 602-626-7057 public 9-12
Genesis Academy 602-254-8090 public 9-12 Website
St Mary's Catholic High School 602-251-2503 private 9-12 Website
City View High School 602-252-6721 public 9-12

Solana Beach Living

Solana Beach Shopping & Local Business

Solana Beach is known for the Cedros Avenue Design District, a unique shopping area lined with upscale boutiques, art galleries, antique stores, home furnishing resources, and more. The world-famous Belly Up Tavern is also located on this street.

Nearby Highway 101 is filled with wonderful restaurants, bars, breweries, and cafes. During summer when both the San Diego Fair and race season land at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, this is a popular area for residents and tourists to enjoy food and a drink before heading over to the Fairgrounds for a fun day.

There are several other shopping centers located along Lomas Santa Fe Drive, providing endless options for dining, shopping, and entertainment. Solana Beach has a Vons, a Sprouts, and hosts a Sunday afternoon Farmer’s Market near Barefoot Coffee Roasters.

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Solana Beach Lifestyle

Solana Beach offers residents all the advantages of living in a beach-close small town, without lacking in amenities. With an eclectic mix of local businesses and larger regional and national chains, everything you need is just a short walk, bike ride, or drive away.

Expect to run into people you know while enjoying the sun and surf at Fletcher Cove! This is a beautiful beach with a park, bathrooms, and shower for rinsing away the sand. This also tends to be one of the quieter beaches in San Diego, which makes parking a breeze. There’s a lot to love about living in Solana Beach!

Although Solana Beach has a definite laidback vibe, it does offer some nightlife in the form of year-round entertainment at the famous Belly Up Tavern, along with art shows and charity benefits that take place in the Cedros Avenue Design District. There are also a few local bars and breweries along Highway 101.

With both a train station and a great location along the I-5 freeway, living in Solana Beach provides easy access to everything San Diego has to offer. From the nearby Del Mar Racetrack to SeaWorld San Diego, Petco Park, Downtown San Diego, and more, you’ll have the best of everything as a Solana Beach resident.

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