Outdoors
Waterfalls near Solana Beach
20 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
20
Closest
7 mi
Los Penasquitos Waterfall
Within 10 miles
1
Map
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All waterfalls, nearest first
- 7miLos Penasquitos Waterfall
- 13.1miEl Salto Falls
- 18.6miLower Adobe Falls
- 18.7miAdobe Falls
- 29.1miBlack Canyon Falls
- 30.7miWashtub Falls
- 31.3miDevil's Jumpoff Falls
- 31.4miCedar Creek Falls
- 31.8miGavilan Mountain Waterfall
- 32.2miMildred Falls
- 32.3miPrisoner Creek Falls
- 33.8miSecond Sister Falls
- 33.8miFirst Sister Falls
- 33.8miThird Sister Falls
- 34.3miUpper Falls
- 34.3miLower Falls
- 34.4miTemescal Creek Falls
- 35.5miLower Barker Valley Falls
- 35.5miUpper Barker Valley Falls
- 36miOrinoco Creek Falls
Straight-line distance from the center of Solana Beach; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Most falls run strongest in spring and after storms, and some dry up by late summer.
Rocks near falls are slick with spray and algae; most waterfall injuries come from climbing or wading at the top.
Some falls are on private land or need a permit or parking pass. Confirm trail status before you go.
Questions
What is the closest waterfall to Solana Beach?
Los Penasquitos Waterfall, about 7 miles from the center of Solana Beach.
How many waterfalls are near Solana Beach?
20 named waterfalls are within 37 miles, 1 of them within 10 miles.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near Solana Beach?
Spring and the days after heavy rain bring the most flow. In dry months smaller falls can slow to a trickle.
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.