SBBluffBreak Guidebook
Food scene
Barefoot Coffee Roasters
439 S Cedros AveCoffee and Avocado Toast. Short walk up and over the Train Tracks.
Big ol’ breakfast place. Pancakes and the best scrambles and smoothies. Great for families! Sadly, the Solana Beach address closed, but the Encinitas Swami's still delivers.
62 locals recommend
Swamis Cafe
1163 S Coast Hwy 101Big ol’ breakfast place. Pancakes and the best scrambles and smoothies. Great for families! Sadly, the Solana Beach address closed, but the Encinitas Swami's still delivers.
A short drive to the beach-town of bustling Encinitas for a our favorite and fresh sit-down and relax dinner. For dessert, head across the street to Gelato 101.
27 locals recommend
Herb & Sea
131 W D StA short drive to the beach-town of bustling Encinitas for a our favorite and fresh sit-down and relax dinner. For dessert, head across the street to Gelato 101.
Pipes Cafe
121 Liverpool DrLocals line up for a hearty breakfast of surfers post session!
Fish 101 Cardiff
2101 San Elijo AveGet the fish tacos. That’s out of the day:)
The Taco Stand
642 S Coast Hwy 101Line up for delicious tacos local-style!
Some trips to Solana Beach we make the short drive to get ice cream here every night! There is one in Encinitas and now also in Solana Beach.
15 locals recommend
Gelato 101
480 S Coast Hwy 101Some trips to Solana Beach we make the short drive to get ice cream here every night! There is one in Encinitas and now also in Solana Beach.
Go for the “Cardiff Crack” and stay for the fresh fruit and local grocery store where you can stock up for your stay in Solana Beach.
176 locals recommend
Cardiff Seaside Market
2087 San Elijo AveGo for the “Cardiff Crack” and stay for the fresh fruit and local grocery store where you can stock up for your stay in Solana Beach.
Bongiorno's
524 Stevens AveLocals Tip: Great NY-style pizza. We recommend getting for pick-up.
It’s all about bread here. And this bread is fantastic. Pick-up baguettes for dinner at home.
10 locals recommend
Prager Brothers Artisan Bread
543 S Coast Hwy 101It’s all about bread here. And this bread is fantastic. Pick-up baguettes for dinner at home.
So... They make them fresh upon ordering. What more do you need to know? Classic styles and original inventions.
6 locals recommend
Broad Street Dough Co
967 S Coast Hwy 101So... They make them fresh upon ordering. What more do you need to know? Classic styles and original inventions.
Located in old-town Solana Beach, this is a local’s favorite night out for old-school classic Mexican cuisine.
47 locals recommend
Fidel's Little Mexico
607 Valley AveLocated in old-town Solana Beach, this is a local’s favorite night out for old-school classic Mexican cuisine.
Inventive drinks and farm-to-table dining! For an adult night out and more upscale dining, this is one of our favorite spots. When its not too hot, reserve a table outside.
13 locals recommend
Alce 101
243 N Hwy 101Inventive drinks and farm-to-table dining! For an adult night out and more upscale dining, this is one of our favorite spots. When its not too hot, reserve a table outside.
There just so damn good:) Also make amazing birthday cakes if needed!
73 locals recommend
VG Donut & Bakery
106 Aberdeen DrThere just so damn good:) Also make amazing birthday cakes if needed!
For coffee lovers, if you're spending the morning in nearby Encinitas, this your spot.
46 locals recommend
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters
578 S Coast Hwy 101For coffee lovers, if you're spending the morning in nearby Encinitas, this your spot.
Neighborhoods
Surf at Swami’s or Pipes. Go to the Seaside Market. Visit the Patagonia Store. Enjoy the coastal view as you travel a short distance North from Solana Beach by bike or car. Low-key and much like the surfer statue that greets you, a surf town through and through!
30 locals recommend
Cardiff
Surf at Swami’s or Pipes. Go to the Seaside Market. Visit the Patagonia Store. Enjoy the coastal view as you travel a short distance North from Solana Beach by bike or car. Low-key and much like the surfer statue that greets you, a surf town through and through!
Restaurants, shops, and Moonlight Beach: Encinitas is the more bustling version (but still laid-back) of Solana Beach. Hansen Surf Shop is a must visit for surf-style shopping as is local- shop Vuori. Come to eat dinner, walk around, or hit the beach in this active and nearby beach town.
156 locals recommend
Encinitas
Restaurants, shops, and Moonlight Beach: Encinitas is the more bustling version (but still laid-back) of Solana Beach. Hansen Surf Shop is a must visit for surf-style shopping as is local- shop Vuori. Come to eat dinner, walk around, or hit the beach in this active and nearby beach town.
The world’s best Dog Beach, Del Mar Racetrack, outdoor malls and park ocean views from this active and sprawling beach town South of Solana. Walk, bike, or drive to explore.
180 locals recommend
Del Mar
The world’s best Dog Beach, Del Mar Racetrack, outdoor malls and park ocean views from this active and sprawling beach town South of Solana. Walk, bike, or drive to explore.
Solana Beach. There’s just nowhere like it. The active life-style. The welcoming local vibe. Dramatic cliff-flanked beaches. And plenty to do just outside your door.
73 locals recommend
Solana Beach
Solana Beach. There’s just nowhere like it. The active life-style. The welcoming local vibe. Dramatic cliff-flanked beaches. And plenty to do just outside your door.
In the heart of the Cedros Design District in Solana Beach on Sunday, a must visit.
22 locals recommend
Solana Beach Farmers Market
444 S Cedros AveIn the heart of the Cedros Design District in Solana Beach on Sunday, a must visit.
This area North of Encinitas has been sprouting up fantastic new restaurants (excellent burgers and a gourmet deli!), and bike and surf shops right off the road whether you bike or make the drive there.
Leucadia
This area North of Encinitas has been sprouting up fantastic new restaurants (excellent burgers and a gourmet deli!), and bike and surf shops right off the road whether you bike or make the drive there.
Shopping
Some of favorite places to shop like a local.
Encinitas born. Vuori makes premium performance apparel inspired by the active Coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, surf, sport, and art. Breaking down the boundaries of traditional activewear, we are a new perspective on performance apparel.
6 locals recommend
Vuori Clothing
625 S Coast Hwy 101Encinitas born. Vuori makes premium performance apparel inspired by the active Coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, surf, sport, and art. Breaking down the boundaries of traditional activewear, we are a new perspective on performance apparel.
Hansen Surfboards
1105 S Coast Hwy 101The ultimate surf shop for beach attire and surfboards.
Solana Beach surf attire and board shopping at its’ best. Great place to rent boards as well.
7 locals recommend
Surf Ride Boardshop
325 N Hwy 101Solana Beach surf attire and board shopping at its’ best. Great place to rent boards as well.
The most beautiful surfboard shop anywhere. Custom and rack ready-to-go boards. Demo before you buy. This is the flagship Bing based and founded in Leucadia.
Bing Surf Shop
974 N Coast Hwy 101The most beautiful surfboard shop anywhere. Custom and rack ready-to-go boards. Demo before you buy. This is the flagship Bing based and founded in Leucadia.
Sightseeing
Local hiking spot like no others. Want to get out and explore. Don’t miss this family-friendly hike! The San Elijo Lagoons have miles of trails great for ecological hikes and running.
53 locals recommend
Annie's Canyon Trail
2550 Solana Hills TrailLocal hiking spot like no others. Want to get out and explore. Don’t miss this family-friendly hike! The San Elijo Lagoons have miles of trails great for ecological hikes and running.
Incredible views and fun public beach. Also a park for little kids overlooking the Pacific. Just down the street from the Solana Beach and Tennis Club.
87 locals recommend
Fletcher Cove Beach Park
111 S Sierra AveIncredible views and fun public beach. Also a park for little kids overlooking the Pacific. Just down the street from the Solana Beach and Tennis Club.
If you are a fan of the races and visiting between mid-July and mid-September, head to the track! Free buses from the Amtrak train station.
185 locals recommend
Del Mar Racing
2260 Jimmy Durante BlvdIf you are a fan of the races and visiting between mid-July and mid-September, head to the track! Free buses from the Amtrak train station.
Activities
Besides the beach, there are plenty of other outdoor activities to explore.
World famous Torrey Pines golf course is only a short drive away! Head South along the coast.
214 locals recommend
Torrey Pines Golf Course
11480 N Torrey Pines RdWorld famous Torrey Pines golf course is only a short drive away! Head South along the coast.
If your looking for a day trip with young kids, head to LEGOLAND in nearby Carlsbad.
1249 locals recommend
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrIf your looking for a day trip with young kids, head to LEGOLAND in nearby Carlsbad.
A short drive away for beautiful views, hiking, running, and beaches.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadA short drive away for beautiful views, hiking, running, and beaches.
City advice
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How to Get Around?
Walk everywhere in Solana Beach. E-bike, bike, drive, or run to nearby towns: Cardiff, Encinitas, Leucadia, or South to Del Mar or La Jolla. Take the Surfliner train to San Diego right from Solana Beach.
Don't miss
Cedros Design District
If you are into design and local artist-inspired work, take the short walk to https://cedrosavenue.com/ for lunch, coffee and great local shops. A unique experience in Solana Beach.