Station prices
Gas prices in Solana Beach
Reported prices at 15 nearby stations, lowest first. Compare regular, midgrade, premium and diesel; check each report’s date before you drive.
Lowest reported gas prices near Solana Beach
Mobil, 13007 Camino Del Sur, San Diego: $5.74 for regular, 34¢ under the 15-station average of $6.08. This regular price was reported 1 day ago; confirm at the pump.
- Cheapest regular$5.74Mobil, 13007 Camino Del Sur, San Diego
- Average regular$6.0815 stations · California weekly average $5.89
- Highest regular$6.70Shell, 3015 Del Mar Heights Rd, San Diego
- Cheapest diesel$8.30ARCO, 3170 Carmel Valley Rd, San Diego
- Cheapest premium$6.18Mobil, 13007 Camino Del Sur, San Diego
- Cheapest midgrade$5.96Mobil, 13007 Camino Del Sur, San Diego
Filling a 15-gallon tank at the cheapest station instead of the most expensive saves about $14.40 (96¢ a gallon).
The cheapest regular here is 15¢ below the California weekly average of $5.89; the local station average is 19¢ higher.
- 1Mobil13007 Camino Del Sur, San Diego · 7.3 mi$5.74regular · 1 day ago
- 2Mobil2750 Via De La Valle, Del Mar · 1.5 mi$5.80regular · 1 day ago
- 3Shell510 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas · 3.2 mi$5.90regular · 1 day ago
- 4Cardiff Valero Market820 Birmingham Dr, Cardiff · 2.5 mi$5.90regular · 1 day ago
- 5Valero325 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas · 4.0 mi$5.90regular · 1 day ago
- 6Shell2205 Via De La Valle, Del Mar · 1.2 mi$5.90regular · 1 day ago
- 7Chevron2661 Via De La Valle, Del Mar · 1.5 mi$6.00regular · 1 day ago
- 8Ways Market & Encinitas Chevron Gas Station865 Orpheus Ave, Encinitas · 5.2 mi$6.00regular · 1 day ago
- 9Shell633 Birmingham Dr, Cardiff · 2.4 mi$6.00regular · 1 day ago
- 10Mobil705 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach · 0.8 mi$6.10regular · 1 day ago
- 11ARCO3170 Carmel Valley Rd, San Diego · 4.3 mi$6.20regular · 1 day ago
- 12Shell1060 N El Camino Real, Encinitas · 5.3 mi$6.20regular · 1 day ago
- 13Shell3861 Valley Centre Dr, San Diego · 4.4 mi$6.40regular · 1 day ago
- 14Chevron12889 El Camino Real, San Diego · 3.5 mi$6.40regular · 1 day ago
- 15Shell3015 Del Mar Heights Rd, San Diego · 3.3 mi$6.70regular · 1 day ago
Gas price map
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Cheapest diesel in Solana Beach
- ARCO3170 Carmel Valley Rd, San Diego · 4.3 mi$8.30
- Mobil13007 Camino Del Sur, San Diego · 7.3 mi$8.36
- Cardiff Valero Market820 Birmingham Dr, Cardiff · 2.5 mi$8.40
- Valero325 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas · 4.0 mi$8.40
- Shell633 Birmingham Dr, Cardiff · 2.4 mi$8.40
Average diesel: $8.47 at 10 stations.
Cheapest premium in Solana Beach
- Mobil13007 Camino Del Sur, San Diego · 7.3 mi$6.18
- Cardiff Valero Market820 Birmingham Dr, Cardiff · 2.5 mi$6.20
- Valero325 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas · 4.0 mi$6.20
- Mobil2750 Via De La Valle, Del Mar · 1.5 mi$6.22
- Shell510 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas · 3.2 mi$6.30
Average premium: $6.49 at 15 stations.
Cheapest midgrade in Solana Beach
- Mobil13007 Camino Del Sur, San Diego · 7.3 mi$5.96
- Mobil2750 Via De La Valle, Del Mar · 1.5 mi$6.00
- Shell510 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas · 3.2 mi$6.10
- Cardiff Valero Market820 Birmingham Dr, Cardiff · 2.5 mi$6.10
- Valero325 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas · 4.0 mi$6.10
Average midgrade: $6.29 at 17 stations.
Gas prices by brand in Solana Beach
| Brand | Stations | Average regular | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobil | 3 | $5.88 | $5.74 13007 Camino Del Sur, San Diego |
| Valero | 2 | $5.90 | $5.90 820 Birmingham Dr, Cardiff |
| Chevron | 3 | $6.13 | $6.00 2661 Via De La Valle, Del Mar |
| Shell | 6 | $6.18 | $5.90 510 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas |
| ARCO | 1 | $6.20 | $6.20 3170 Carmel Valley Rd, San Diego |
Reported prices from Google Maps for stations within ten miles of Solana Beach. Shared gas-check turns are scheduled daily within the free-request budget. The requesting city and stations rotate, so not every city or station is rechecked daily. Prices keep their Google Maps report dates; a successful check does not guarantee a new or changed price. Provider outages or allowance limits can delay checks. Reports older than four days are left out. Confirm at the pump.
Average regular gas · California
$5.89/gal
Week of October 26, 2026 · down 14¢ from the week before, down 12¢ across 6 weekly observations
- West Coast$5.4247¢ less than California
- U.S. average$4.27162¢ less than California
- $6.00Sep 21
- $6.19Sep 28
- $6.23Oct 5
- $6.10Oct 12
- $6.03Oct 19
- $5.89Oct 26
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, weekly retail gasoline prices (regular, all formulations, including taxes). Averages for the area, not a price at any one station.
Save on gas in Solana Beach
- Check the posted pump price and any payment or membership conditions before filling up.
- Compare available station prices along your route; the regional average is not a quote for a particular station.
- If a station advertises a discount, check its eligibility and payment terms.
- Planning a drive? See getting around Solana Beach and our commute page.
Questions
Where are the lowest reported gas prices near Solana Beach?
Mobil at 13007 Camino Del Sur, San Diego had regular for $5.74 a gallon, reported 1 day ago: the lowest of 15 stations with reported regular prices within ten miles. This is not a citywide minimum or a live pump-price guarantee. Next were Mobil ($5.80) and Shell ($5.90).
What is the average gas price in Solana Beach?
Regular averages $6.08 a gallon across 15 stations, from $5.74 to $6.70. Midgrade averages $6.29. Premium averages $6.49. Diesel averages $8.47. The California weekly average for regular is $5.89.
Where is the cheapest diesel in Solana Beach?
ARCO at 3170 Carmel Valley Rd, San Diego, at $8.30 a gallon (updated 1 day ago).
Which gas station brand is cheapest in Solana Beach?
Mobil, averaging $5.88 for regular at 3 stations, compared with $6.20 at ARCO.
How often are Solana Beach gas prices updated?
Shared gas-check turns are scheduled daily within the free-request budget. The requesting city and stations rotate, so not every city or station is rechecked daily. Prices keep their Google Maps report dates; a successful check does not guarantee a new or changed price. Provider outages or allowance limits can delay checks. Reports older than four days are left out.
What is the weekly EIA gas-price comparison for Solana Beach?
For the week of October 26, 2026, regular gasoline averaged $5.89 a gallon in the EIA California survey area, compared with $4.27 nationally. This is a statewide comparison, not a separate average for Solana Beach or a live station price.
Where does the weekly average come from?
From the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s weekly survey of retail gasoline prices, published every Monday. This page uses California as a statewide comparison. It is not a separate average for Solana Beach.
Why is the price at my Solana Beach station different?
Stations set their own prices, and this is an average across many stations for the whole area. Brand, location, cash or card and membership discounts all change the price at the pump.
When do these numbers update?
EIA publishes new averages each Monday afternoon (Tuesday after a Monday holiday). This page checks for the new week twice a day.