I love running and tonight our Monday night run group had a route where we would pass this park but…read moresince I was already jogging solo and almost up to 3 miles of jogging, I took a short break & stopped here to take in how beautiful this beach park is. Its just beyond gorgeous and I know in the summer, there are concerts here (so I will come back for that). I didn't get down to the beach tonight (there are stairs down from the park) but I need to do that before summer is over. Restrooms available here too. Lovely park and there is a parking lot connected. I will definitely be back!

Been to this park a couple times .. once by myself and once with family. It's so nice here! There's…read morea small lot which makes parking kind of tricky, especially on the weekends.. however there are street parking and another lot across the street if you're lucky. There's a playground for kids to enjoy.. lots of park bathroom stalls available (with toilet paper and soap)! And the beach is only a short walking distance away. The views are spectacular and we all had a great time enjoying the scenery

This is the first time we've actually stopped and parked at Del Mar City Beach. All the other…read moretimes, we've driven by and peeked at the ocean! Beautiful beach! It's about two miles long. There is a lifeguard, bathrooms, showers, picnic tables, and more. The area is beautiful and clean. The restaurants around are on the upscale side. The beach is in three different sections. The main area is the swimming pool, parks, brand new surfers. North part is the dog beach. South is where the surfers are. Parking is metered street parking. You can go to residential areas and find a free spot. Look for the signs and read carefully. Overall, a beautiful view of the ocean. It's very relaxing. There's ocean view dining around if you prefer.

One of my favorite beaches…read more You do have to pay to park but it is worth it. I love that they allow dogs and it is clean and not overly crowded. The water is shallow at some areas so its great for dogs. They also have a volly ball area as well. I came here with my pup and one other person and we stayed for awhile to hang out. It was super comfortable and everyone was super nice including the dogs. It's a lovely beach and will definitely be back.

Such a beautiful beach! I really like the scenery here. It's stunning. Very clean beach with nearby…read moreparking. Great beach for walking, soaking up the sun, and getting out in nature.

Sharing is Caring. I had no idea this beach existed until recently so big shoutout to the homies…read moreMike and Lory for sharing this hidden treasure. In SD county, I feel like Solana Beach is often overlooked with La Jolla and Coronado getting most of the glory. Don't get me wrong, those are AMAZING destinations. But having lived here for a while, and not being a fun of massive crowds (ie. fighting for parking and space to stretch out on the sand), I've begun enjoying alternative spots. After a delightful brunch in Solana Beach, we began to walk. What came next was unexpected - we turned down a mostly residential road and arrived at the Cherry Hill Beach lookout. The view was stunning -- I won't forget the image for a long time. The skies were perfectly blue and the water was INSANELY clear. Interestingly enough, it was low-tide which created a unique experience of having an abundance of sand to walk on. It's such a visceral, magical experience that I'll abstain from describing it in words and let the pictures do the talking. Highly recommend checking it out when you're in the area.

This beach is very interesting but more than the beach what fascinates me always is meeting Rio,…read morethe beautiful and so nicely and realistic almost sculpture of a Brazilian woman. Rio is made of bronze by artist Richard Harmetz, and is located at the entrance of this Tide Park beach at the corner of Pacific Avenue and Solana Vista Drive. It is great area to go for a walk along beautiful houses and end up at this small park, have a picnic at the only concrete picnic table and then descend the stairs to the beach. So quiet and blissful.

Too many ppl. Super crowded! It just sucks when you are at a beach to relax and it's a circus! And…read moredirty. Gag!

An open space park just steps from the water…read more Lots of room to exercise or relax and even have a picnic. A great spot to start or finish your day. Paid parking is close by and it's reasonably priced. Be sure to bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat plus something to drink.

We love going to this park and love that it's dog friendly depending on the time of year. Always…read morecheck beforehand. That being said the park and the beach are always very clean and I've never found them too crowded, even on the weekend. The only downside is parking. We've had to drive around for quite a bit to find free parking in the neighborhoods but they do have some paid parking lots that are closer.

I dont know if there is more that I can add about this beach, and at this point, I am still trying…read moreto figure out which beaches might be more suited to my personality but all I can say as of now is that all these beaches I have visited in SoCal specifically San Diego all seem quite top notch! Tonight, I chose to do the 4 mile run which is from Culture Brewing from Solana Beach up to the Kook statue and then back. Initially, I had no idea what a kook is but a local runner friend explained to me. A kook is a surfer who looks awkward while surfing. OK, now I get it. While making my way to the Kook statue, I passed by the parking lot for this beach which had a sign to designate it. This beach was pretty busy today as we are right in the middle of summer and everybody was out enjoying the weather, the beach, soaking up the rays, and water. Gosh, SoCal is really paradise on Earth! Id love to come here another day and just enjoy the beach, but tonight it was also cool to jog by, the views are just amazing! I feel blessed to be able to enjoy this place and my hope is you will come to see this beautiful place, your heart will thank you!

Beautiful beach. There are some lovely sunflowers and other flowers around up top by the parking…read moretoo (which was plentiful). There's also some free parking on the street if you can find some. The beach is very nice and clean. Get out and enjoy it :)

So funny to see the last time I wrote this review I didn't have a dog and now I do and he…read moreabsolutely loves coming here! It has been a great place for him to learn how to be more social with other dogs and also cool down in this heat we have been having. He has loved getting to run around in the water and occasionally swimming out to myself or my husband when we bribe him to. We came on a Saturday and it was busy but we were easily able to grab a parking spot but it is paid and make sure to pay it because there are always meter maids around ticketing people. We will be back again soon!

Del Mar North Beach (aka Dog Beach) is on the north side of the San Dieguito Lagoon Inlet. It has…read morevolleyball ball nets and a good amount of space for dogs to exercise. I wouldn't swim in the inlet. Paid street parking only.

We booked a 2 hour private group surf lesson with Eric at Ride Solana Beach through Groupon. My…read moregroup has never touched a surf board before today, yet we were able to stand on the board and catch waves by the end of the experience. Eric is very patient and consistent in his teaching. His instructions were easy to follow, clear, and encouraging. The owner, Joe was extremely hospitable. We spent time at his shop after surfing to play ping pong and check out his handmade surf jewelry. I highly recommend this experience to anyone passing through town looking for a unique, beginner friendly, south Cali experience! Tips: - Free 4 hour parking in a lot behind the shop. Read the curb for the designated 4 hour parking spots. - Wear a bathing suit and opt for the full wet suit. - After the lesson you can take a 1 minute warm shower at the shop. Leave your spare dry clothes at the shop to change into post shower. - Bring sandals, a towel, underwear/bra to change into after your shower, your phone for before/after photos with your board, and sun protection.

Booked a 2 hour e-bike rental when my family was visiting. They were able to accommodate our…read morereservation last minute on a weekend which was appreciated. The bikes were in good shape and we got a quick lesson on how to use the motors. We cruised from Solana Beach up to Cardiff, Encinitas then down to Del Mar on the coastal trail on the Highway 101. Beautiful views and good chance to see several beaches up close. One bike came with a basket to hold our belongings and a bike lock so we could explore the beach. Would definitely rent from here again. Good price at $25/hour

A popular stretch of sand, especially beloved by surfers…read more I first stumbled upon this spot while walking from a nearby beach where I always park for free. Here, parking requires a fee, but the beach does offer helpful amenities like restrooms and water stations. That said, you can find similar amenities at other nearby beaches without parking charges, such as Moonlight and Fletcher Cove. What really caught my attention is the sheer number of surfers in the water and the crowds gathered to watch them. Thanks to the reef known as Seaside Reef, the waves here are larger and more consistent, making it a prime surfing destination. In winter, there's a charming tradition: someone places a Christmas tree right in the sand. It's a festive, unexpected touch that brings extra joy to the season. Next year I'm going to bring an ornament to place on this tree. Whoever keeps this tradition alive, thank you!

Catch the surfers here.... Where else can you find a Christmas tree in the sand…read more... We stopped for a little rest used the restroom watched the surfers and the walkers and felt safe..

i've been coming here since I was super young. Great parking. Clean restrooms, not too far away…read morefrom the actual beach itself restaurants around and just overall one of the best beaches in San Diego. there's a big grassy area if you don't wanna go on the actual beach.

Decided to have a picnic here after picking up food. The trip took a while so we had kinda a late…read morelunch ! What an amazing sunset while picnicking on the green grass area!