Solana Beach is one of the region’s most beautiful coastal communities, yet its appeal goes beyond offering a nice ocean view or a great surf spot. As the cultural center of coastal North County, Solana Beach offers many opportunities to engage your artistic side, whether you are looking to redecorate your home or to spend an evening enjoying live music.
The Cedros Avenue Design District is home to builders, interior designers, architects and other creative types. The Design District has more than 80 shops, design studios and art galleries. Also on Cedros is the famous Belly-Up Tavern, a nationally-known live music venue, which features local and national acts.
In addition to artsy Cedros and great beaches, Solana Beach offers its residents many upscale dining and entertainment options. After shopping or relaxing on the beach, take a quick stroll up the street to enjoy fresh sushi or a local craft beer.
If you need a change of scenery for the night or the weekend, downtown San Diego and Los Angeles are both easy getaways, with regular departures from the Solana Beach train station. Though since Solana Beach has it all, maybe you will never want to leave? We wouldn’t blame you.
school name | type | grades | parent rating | distance | |||||
School Of Universal Learning (Soul) 533 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 345-1888 | charter | 7-12 | No Rating | 0.1mi | |||||
Skyline Elementary School 606 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 794-3600 | public | K-6 | 0.1mi | ||||||
Earl Warren Middle School 155 Stevens Street, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-1558 | public | 7-8 | 0.14mi | ||||||
Santa Fe Christian Schools 838 Academy Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-8900 | private | PK-12 | 0.44mi | ||||||
Pacific Academy K-6 722 Genevieve, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 847-3366 | private | K-8 | 0.5mi | ||||||
Keystone Academy 722 Genevieve Street, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 847-3366 | private | K-8 | 0.51mi | ||||||
Santa Fe Montessori School 1010 Solana Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-3232 | private | PK-6 | 0.69mi | ||||||
St. James Academy 623 South Nardo Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-1777 | private | PK-8 | 0.79mi | ||||||
Solana Vista Elementary School 780 Santa Victoria Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 794-3700 | public | K-3 | 1.0mi | ||||||
Fusion Academy Solana Beach 512 Via De La Valle, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 792-2300 | private | 6-12 | 1.06mi | ||||||
Encinitas Country Day School 3616 Manchester Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 942-1111 | private | PK-8 | 1.9mi | ||||||
Cardiff Elementary School 1888 Montgomery Avenue, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA 92007 (760) 632-5892 | public | K-3 | 2.28mi | ||||||
Seaside Wisdom for Life School 1613 Lake Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 753-5786 | private | K-5 | No Rating | 2.29mi | |||||
The Grauer School 1500 South El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-6777 | private | 7-12 | 2.32mi | ||||||
Village Gate Children's Academy 1613 Lake Drive, Cardiff, Encinitas, CA 92007 (760) 815-4818 | private | K-8 | 2.32mi | ||||||
Ada W. Harris Elementary School 1508 Windsor Road, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA 92007 (760) 632-5894 | public | 3-6 | 2.53mi | ||||||
New World Leadership Children's Academy 4134 Manchester Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 230-6655 | private | PK-1 | No Rating | 2.74mi | |||||
New World Leadership Children's Academy 4134 Manchester Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 230-6655 | private | K-1 | No Rating | 2.74mi | |||||
San Dieguito High Academy 800 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 753-1121 | public | 9-12 | 2.89mi | ||||||
Winston School 215 9th Street, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 259-8155 | private | 6-12 | 2.98mi | ||||||
Del Mar Hills Elementary School 14085 Mango Drive, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 755-9763 | public | K-6 | 3.06mi | ||||||
Ocean Knoll Elementary School 910 Melba Road, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-4351 | public | K-6 | 3.11mi | ||||||
Solana Highlands Elementary School 3520 Long Run Drive, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 794-4300 | public | K-3 | 3.21mi | ||||||
The Rhoades School 141 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 436-1102 | private | K-8 | 3.23mi | ||||||
Oak Crest Middle School 675 Balour Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 753-6241 | public | 7-8 | 3.24mi | ||||||
The Nativity School 6309 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-6763 | private | PK-8 | 3.32mi | ||||||
Horizon Prep 6233 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-5599 | private | PK-10 | 3.32mi | ||||||
Del Mar Pines School 3975 Torrington Street, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 481-5615 | private | K-6 | 3.37mi | ||||||
Sunset High (Continuation) School 684 Requeza Street, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 753-3860 | public | 9-12 | 3.41mi | ||||||
St John Catholic School 1003 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-8227 | private | PK-8 | 3.47mi | ||||||
St. John the Evangelist School 1003 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-8227 | private | K-8 | No Rating | 3.47mi | |||||
High Bluff Academy 5531 Cancha De Golf Ste 202 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 509-9101 | private | 9-12 | 3.55mi | ||||||
Torrey Pines High School 3710 Del Mar Heights Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 755-0125 | public | 9-12 | 3.58mi | ||||||
Del Mar Heights Elementary School 13555 Boquita Drive, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 755-9367 | public | K-6 | 3.58mi | ||||||
Solana Pacific Elementary School 3901 Townsgate Drive, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 794-4500 | public | 4-6 | 3.6mi | ||||||
Edison Academy 910 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 942-1889 | private | 3-8 | 3.6mi | ||||||
Rancho Encinitas Academy 910 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 942-2011 | private | K-8 | 3.6mi | ||||||
Encinitas Learning Center & Academy 543 Encinitas Blvd Ste 100, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 634-6886 | private | 2-8 | No Rating | 3.61mi | |||||
Pacific Academy 679 Encinitas Boulevard #205, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 634-1188 | private | K-12 | 3.71mi | ||||||
Park Dale Lane Elementary School 2050 Park Dale Lane, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-4344 | public | K-6 | 3.74mi | ||||||
R. Roger Rowe Elementary School 5927 La Granada, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-1141 | public | PK-5 | 3.82mi | ||||||
R. Roger Rowe Middle School 5927 La Granada, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-1141 | public | 6-8 | 3.82mi | ||||||
Carmel Creek Elementary School 4210 Carmel Center Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 794-4400 | public | K-3 | 3.86mi | ||||||
Carmel Valley Middle School 3800 Mykonos Lane, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 481-8221 | public | 7-8 | 3.99mi | ||||||
Flora Vista Elementary School 1690 Wandering Road, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-4329 | public | K-6 | 4.2mi | ||||||
Solana Santa Fe Elementary School 6570 El Apajo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 794-4700 | public | K-6 | 4.21mi | ||||||
Ashley Falls Elementary School 13030 Ashley Falls Drive, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 259-7812 | public | K-6 | 4.24mi | ||||||
Carmel Del Mar Elementary School 12345 Carmel Park Drive, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 481-6789 | public | K-6 | 4.32mi | ||||||
Diegueno Middle School 2150 Village Park Way, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-1892 | public | 7-8 | 4.44mi | ||||||
Diegueno Country School 15663 Circo Diegueno Road, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 756-3603 | private | K-6 | 4.45mi | ||||||
Cathedral Catholic High School 5555 Del Mar Heights Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 523-4000 | private | 9-12 | 4.45mi | ||||||
Oasis Community 216 La Mesa Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 436-6797 | private | K-1 | 4.46mi | ||||||
Notre Dame Academy 4345 Del Mar Trails Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 509-2300 | private | K-8 | 4.48mi | ||||||
Village Gate Children's Academy 678 Poinsettia Park South, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 815-4818 | private | K-6 | No Rating | 4.66mi | |||||
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School 185 Union Street, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-4323 | public | K-6 | 4.73mi | ||||||
San Diego Jewish Academy 11860 Carmel Creek Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 704-3700 | private | K-12 | 4.75mi | ||||||
Solana Ranch Elementary 13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch Parkway, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 350-6600 | public | K-6 | No Rating | 4.75mi | |||||
Cal Coast Academy 11555 Clews Ranch Road, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 481-0882 | private | 6-12 | 4.75mi | ||||||
Sycamore Ridge School 5333 Old Carmel Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 755-1060 | public | K-6 | 4.75mi |
school name | type | grades | parent rating | distance | |||||
Skyline Elementary School 606 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 794-3600 | public | K-6 | 0.1mi | ||||||
Santa Fe Christian Schools 838 Academy Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-8900 | private | PK-12 | 0.44mi | ||||||
Pacific Academy K-6 722 Genevieve, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 847-3366 | private | K-8 | 0.5mi | ||||||
Keystone Academy 722 Genevieve Street, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 847-3366 | private | K-8 | 0.51mi | ||||||
Santa Fe Montessori School 1010 Solana Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-3232 | private | PK-6 | 0.69mi | ||||||
St. James Academy 623 South Nardo Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-1777 | private | PK-8 | 0.79mi | ||||||
Solana Vista Elementary School 780 Santa Victoria Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 794-3700 | public | K-3 | 1.0mi | ||||||
Encinitas Country Day School 3616 Manchester Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 942-1111 | private | PK-8 | 1.9mi | ||||||
Cardiff Elementary School 1888 Montgomery Avenue, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA 92007 (760) 632-5892 | public | K-3 | 2.28mi | ||||||
Village Gate Children's Academy 1613 Lake Drive, Cardiff, Encinitas, CA 92007 (760) 815-4818 | private | K-8 | 2.32mi | ||||||
Ada W. Harris Elementary School 1508 Windsor Road, Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA 92007 (760) 632-5894 | public | 3-6 | 2.53mi | ||||||
Del Mar Hills Elementary School 14085 Mango Drive, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 755-9763 | public | K-6 | 3.06mi | ||||||
Ocean Knoll Elementary School 910 Melba Road, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-4351 | public | K-6 | 3.11mi | ||||||
Solana Highlands Elementary School 3520 Long Run Drive, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 794-4300 | public | K-3 | 3.21mi | ||||||
The Rhoades School 141 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 436-1102 | private | K-8 | 3.23mi | ||||||
The Nativity School 6309 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-6763 | private | PK-8 | 3.32mi | ||||||
Horizon Prep 6233 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-5599 | private | PK-10 | 3.32mi | ||||||
Del Mar Pines School 3975 Torrington Street, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 481-5615 | private | K-6 | 3.37mi | ||||||
St John Catholic School 1003 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-8227 | private | PK-8 | 3.47mi | ||||||
Del Mar Heights Elementary School 13555 Boquita Drive, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 755-9367 | public | K-6 | 3.58mi | ||||||
Solana Pacific Elementary School 3901 Townsgate Drive, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 794-4500 | public | 4-6 | 3.6mi | ||||||
Edison Academy 910 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 942-1889 | private | 3-8 | 3.6mi | ||||||
Rancho Encinitas Academy 910 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 942-2011 | private | K-8 | 3.6mi | ||||||
Pacific Academy 679 Encinitas Boulevard #205, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 634-1188 | private | K-12 | 3.71mi | ||||||
Park Dale Lane Elementary School 2050 Park Dale Lane, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-4344 | public | K-6 | 3.74mi | ||||||
R. Roger Rowe Elementary School 5927 La Granada, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-1141 | public | PK-5 | 3.82mi | ||||||
Carmel Creek Elementary School 4210 Carmel Center Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 794-4400 | public | K-3 | 3.86mi | ||||||
Flora Vista Elementary School 1690 Wandering Road, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-4329 | public | K-6 | 4.2mi | ||||||
Solana Santa Fe Elementary School 6570 El Apajo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 794-4700 | public | K-6 | 4.21mi | ||||||
Ashley Falls Elementary School 13030 Ashley Falls Drive, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 259-7812 | public | K-6 | 4.24mi | ||||||
Carmel Del Mar Elementary School 12345 Carmel Park Drive, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 481-6789 | public | K-6 | 4.32mi | ||||||
Diegueno Country School 15663 Circo Diegueno Road, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 756-3603 | private | K-6 | 4.45mi | ||||||
Oasis Community 216 La Mesa Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 436-6797 | private | K-1 | 4.46mi | ||||||
Notre Dame Academy 4345 Del Mar Trails Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 509-2300 | private | K-8 | 4.48mi | ||||||
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School 185 Union Street, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-4323 | public | K-6 | 4.73mi | ||||||
San Diego Jewish Academy 11860 Carmel Creek Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 704-3700 | private | K-12 | 4.75mi | ||||||
Sycamore Ridge School 5333 Old Carmel Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 755-1060 | public | K-6 | 4.75mi |
school name | type | grades | parent rating | distance | |||||
Santa Fe Christian Schools 838 Academy Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-8900 | private | PK-12 | 0.44mi | ||||||
Pacific Academy K-6 722 Genevieve, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 847-3366 | private | K-8 | 0.5mi | ||||||
Keystone Academy 722 Genevieve Street, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 847-3366 | private | K-8 | 0.51mi | ||||||
St. James Academy 623 South Nardo Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-1777 | private | PK-8 | 0.79mi | ||||||
Fusion Academy Solana Beach 512 Via De La Valle, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 792-2300 | private | 6-12 | 1.06mi | ||||||
Encinitas Country Day School 3616 Manchester Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 942-1111 | private | PK-8 | 1.9mi | ||||||
Village Gate Children's Academy 1613 Lake Drive, Cardiff, Encinitas, CA 92007 (760) 815-4818 | private | K-8 | 2.32mi | ||||||
Winston School 215 9th Street, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 259-8155 | private | 6-12 | 2.98mi | ||||||
The Rhoades School 141 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 436-1102 | private | K-8 | 3.23mi | ||||||
The Nativity School 6309 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-6763 | private | PK-8 | 3.32mi | ||||||
Horizon Prep 6233 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-5599 | private | PK-10 | 3.32mi | ||||||
St John Catholic School 1003 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-8227 | private | PK-8 | 3.47mi | ||||||
Edison Academy 910 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 942-1889 | private | 3-8 | 3.6mi | ||||||
Rancho Encinitas Academy 910 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 942-2011 | private | K-8 | 3.6mi | ||||||
Pacific Academy 679 Encinitas Boulevard #205, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 634-1188 | private | K-12 | 3.71mi | ||||||
R. Roger Rowe Middle School 5927 La Granada, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-1141 | public | 6-8 | 3.82mi | ||||||
Notre Dame Academy 4345 Del Mar Trails Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 509-2300 | private | K-8 | 4.48mi | ||||||
San Diego Jewish Academy 11860 Carmel Creek Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 704-3700 | private | K-12 | 4.75mi | ||||||
Cal Coast Academy 11555 Clews Ranch Road, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 481-0882 | private | 6-12 | 4.75mi |
school name | type | grades | parent rating | distance | |||||
Santa Fe Christian Schools 838 Academy Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 755-8900 | private | PK-12 | 0.44mi | ||||||
Fusion Academy Solana Beach 512 Via De La Valle, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 792-2300 | private | 6-12 | 1.06mi | ||||||
The Grauer School 1500 South El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 944-6777 | private | 7-12 | 2.32mi | ||||||
San Dieguito High Academy 800 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 753-1121 | public | 9-12 | 2.89mi | ||||||
Winston School 215 9th Street, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 259-8155 | private | 6-12 | 2.98mi | ||||||
Horizon Prep 6233 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-5599 | private | PK-10 | 3.32mi | ||||||
Sunset High (Continuation) School 684 Requeza Street, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 753-3860 | public | 9-12 | 3.41mi | ||||||
High Bluff Academy 5531 Cancha De Golf Ste 202 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 509-9101 | private | 9-12 | 3.55mi | ||||||
Torrey Pines High School 3710 Del Mar Heights Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 755-0125 | public | 9-12 | 3.58mi | ||||||
Pacific Academy 679 Encinitas Boulevard #205, Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 634-1188 | private | K-12 | 3.71mi | ||||||
Cathedral Catholic High School 5555 Del Mar Heights Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 523-4000 | private | 9-12 | 4.45mi | ||||||
San Diego Jewish Academy 11860 Carmel Creek Road, San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 704-3700 | private | K-12 | 4.75mi | ||||||
Cal Coast Academy 11555 Clews Ranch Road, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 481-0882 | private | 6-12 | 4.75mi |