Outdoors
Beaches near Solana Beach
30 named beaches within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Beaches within 37 mi
30
Closest
1.2 mi
Del Mar Dog Beach
Within 10 miles
19
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 30 places loads as you scroll.
All beaches, nearest first
- 1.2miDel Mar Dog Beach
- 1.4miCardiff State Beachsand
- 2.5miSan Elijo State Beach
- 3.3miSecret Frisbee Beach
- 4.2miMoonlight Beach
- 4.2miTorrey Pines State Beachsand
- 5.5miLeucadia State Beach
- 6.5miGrandview Surf Beach
- 6.9miBlack's Beachsand
- 6.9miSouth Pontosand
- 8miTorrey Pines City Beach
- 8.3miSouth Carlsbad State Beach
- 8.6miPonto Beach
- 8.6miScripps Coastal Reservesand
- 9miLa Jolla Shores Beachsand
- 9.7miLa Jolla Coverock
- 9.8miShell Beach
- 9.8miBoomer Beach
- 10miSouth Casa Beach
- 10.1miWipeout Beach
- 10.6miThe Dark Sidesand
- 10.7miMarine Street Beach
- 11.1miWindansea Beach
- 11.4miHermosa Terrace Park
- 11.6miCarlsbad State Beach
- 11.9miTamarack Beach
- 12.9miTourmaline Beach
- 32miSan Onofre State Beach
- 34.4miSan Clemente State Beach
- 35.6miT-Street
Straight-line distance from the center of Solana Beach; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Rip currents are the leading surf hazard. If caught, swim parallel to shore until you are out of the current.
Bacteria levels rise after storms; many counties post advisories for 72 hours after rain.
Dogs, alcohol, fires and parking rules differ from beach to beach. Check the posted signs or the park’s website.
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Questions
What is the closest beach to Solana Beach?
Del Mar Dog Beach, about 1.2 miles from the center of Solana Beach.
How many beaches are near Solana Beach?
30 named beaches are within 37 miles, 19 of them within 10 miles.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.