Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Solana Beach Library157 Stevens Avenue
- Del Mar Library1309 Camino Del Mar
Family
Things to do in Solana Beach with kids
3 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Solana Beach, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Cleveland National Forest38 mi east
- Indian Flats Campground43 mi northeast
- Corral Canyon Campground45 mi southeast
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Cabrillo National Monument22 mi south
- San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge26 mi south
- Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve30 mi south
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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What is there to do in Solana Beach with kids?
Libraries (2), Picnic spots (13), Wildlife and nature (19). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Solana Beach for free?
Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.
What can families do in Solana Beach when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.