Solana Beach, CA
Living in Solana Beach
Solana Beach is a small beach city of about 13,000 people between Del Mar and Cardiff. Fletcher Cove is the main public access to the sand, and the Cedros Avenue Design District has shops, galleries and the Belly Up music venue.
The train station sits next to Cedros, so it is easy to reach downtown San Diego or Los Angeles without a car.
- Homes
- Bluff-top and beach condos, cottages near the coast, and single-family homes in Lomas Santa Fe and other neighborhoods east of Interstate 5.
- Schools
- Solana Beach School District for elementary grades and San Dieguito Union High for middle and high school.
- Getting around
- Interstate 5 runs through town. The Solana Beach station is served by the Coaster and Amtrak.
Homes in Solana Beach
308 Glenmont Dr
131 Iguala Ct
611 Fresca St.
423 Sierra Avenue #170
1101 Via Mil Cumbres
533 Sierra #135
597 S Sierra Ave #57
1141 Cerro Largo Dr
741 Santa Olivia
532 Via De La Valle
411 Sierra #179
930 Via Mil Cumbres #35
Schools in Solana Beach
Public schools with an address in Solana Beach, and the share of their students who met or exceeded the state standard in reading and math on the 2024-25 state tests. Best results first.
Elementary schools (2)
| School | Students | Met reading | Met math |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Elementary Solana Beach Elementary · Grades K-6 | 423 | 83% | 73% |
| Solana Vista Elementary Solana Beach Elementary · Grades K-3 | 307 | 75% | 71% |
| California average | 49% | 37% | |
- Skyline Elementary
Solana Beach Elementary · Grades K-6
- Met reading
- 83%
- Met math
- 73%
- Solana Vista Elementary
Solana Beach Elementary · Grades K-3
- Met reading
- 75%
- Met math
- 71%
California average: 49% reading, 37% math.
Middle schools (1)
| School | Students | Met reading | Met math |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Warren Middle San Dieguito Union High · Grades 7-8 | 463 | 78% | 73% |
| California average | 49% | 37% | |
- Earl Warren Middle
San Dieguito Union High · Grades 7-8
- Met reading
- 78%
- Met math
- 73%
California average: 49% reading, 37% math.
Source: California Department of Education, 2025-26 school list and 2024-25 CAASPP results. Private schools are not included. Which school serves a specific address depends on the district's attendance boundaries, so check with the district before you buy.
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