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Solana Beach
Solana beach
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About
Solana beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 45th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 727.4 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Solana Beach settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Solana beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.
Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located directly on the beach.
6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Swami's beach, which has a rating of 7.4.
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Solana beach is located in California within Solana Beach, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"The beach was really nice. The sand was soft and the water was clear. It was a great place to relax and soak up the sun.
The beach had beautiful golden sand that was soft to the touch. The crystal-clear water was perfect for a refreshing swim. It was an ideal spot to unwind and bask in the sun's warmth."
Mido
"I absolutely adore this beach! It's simply beautiful with its golden sand. However, it's important to watch your step as my friend unfortunately stepped on a fish hook."
Landon Forrest
User reviews
"The beach was really nice. The sand was soft and the water was clear. It was a great place to relax and soak up the sun.
The beach had beautiful golden sand that was soft to the touch. The crystal-clear water was perfect for a refreshing swim. It was an ideal spot to unwind and bask in the sun's warmth."
Mido
"I absolutely adore this beach! It's simply beautiful with its golden sand. However, it's important to watch your step as my friend unfortunately stepped on a fish hook."
Landon Forrest
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What to do in Solana beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Solana beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Pizza Port Solana Be...• 7 min walk
- Subway• 9 min walk
- Achilles Coffee Sola...• 16 min walk
- Barefoot Coffee Roas...• 16 min walk
Attractions
- Madison Gallery• 13 min walk
- Annie's Canyon Trail• 23 min walk
- FreeCharge.us• 24 min walk
- La Colonia Park & Sk...• 24 min walk
Transport
- CLD• 14.7km
- Camino Del Mar & 15t...• 4.1km
- Encinitas• 5.8km
Localities
- Solana Beach• 940m
- Sacramento• 727.4km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Solana beach?
The coastline of Solana beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Solana beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Solana beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Solana beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Surfing
Is the Solana beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.
Solana beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Solana beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Solana beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Solana beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Solana beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Pizza Port Solana Beach is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Solana beach?
There are 205 places to stay in the Solana beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Solana beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Solana beach from parking?
The Solana beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres and you have to overcome a small descent.
Are there any attractions nearby Solana beach?
There are 4 attractions near Solana beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Madison Gallery located in 1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Solana beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Solana beach is August. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 21°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 15°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Solana beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Solana beach (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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