Tucked between Encinitas and Del Mar in San Diego County, the Pacific Ocean is on the west, golf course-country club on east, lagoon regional park on north, and Del Mar Racetrack on the south. Solana Beach starts at the Pacific Ocean, rises into hills, then levels off. Interstate 5 running north-south, divides the city. It's an upscale beach community offering homes with ocean and golf course views. Take Interstate 5 to Plaza Street in Solana Beach and head west.
Waves hit directly against the bluffs on some beaches and are breathtaking to watch.
Fletcher Cove at the foot of Plaza has a small park overlooking the water and an outlook further down next to the water. Fletcher Cove includes a free public parking lot, restrooms and a basketball court. The beach area is surrounded by attractive and quiet residential streets. . There's Solana Beach Coaster station and the trendy Cedros Design Center located off Highway 101 or Coast Highway. You'll find a great collection of custom furniture shops as well as that North County nightlife institution, the Club Belly-Up, which features an eclectic lineup of music and dancing.