Guidebook for Solana Beach
Arts & Culture
Hundreds of monitors for watching & betting on horse races, plus a bar, eatery & sports lounge.
27 locals recommend
Surfside Race Place
2260 Jimmy Durante BoulevardHundreds of monitors for watching & betting on horse races, plus a bar, eatery & sports lounge.
Essentials
Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
70 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2600 Via De La ValleEco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).
Shopping
Flower Hill Promenade
2720 Via De La ValleShopping Mall
Drinks & Nightlife
Fish tacos, chiles rellenos, margaritas & more Mexican fare in a colorful, hacienda-style space.
47 locals recommend
Fidel's Little Mexico
607 Valley AveFish tacos, chiles rellenos, margaritas & more Mexican fare in a colorful, hacienda-style space.
Serving an over-the-top menu of French-inspired New American cuisine amid farm painting decor.
24 locals recommend
Pamplemousse Grille
514 Via De La ValleServing an over-the-top menu of French-inspired New American cuisine amid farm painting decor.
Across from the Del Mar racetrack, this steak & seafood restaurant has large portions & a piano bar.
20 locals recommend
Red Tractons Restaurant
550 Via De La ValleAcross from the Del Mar racetrack, this steak & seafood restaurant has large portions & a piano bar.
Bustling seafood outpost offers views of the bay plus an oyster bar & cozy lounge with cocktails.
25 locals recommend
The Fish Market - Solana Beach
640 Via De La ValleBustling seafood outpost offers views of the bay plus an oyster bar & cozy lounge with cocktails.
Classic sushi options & inventive fusion fare such as a sushi burrito, in modern, yet casual digs.
Tabu Sushi Bar & Grill - Del Mar
2689 Via De La ValleClassic sushi options & inventive fusion fare such as a sushi burrito, in modern, yet casual digs.
Food Scene
Hefty sandwiches made with smoked meat & other standard Jewish deli fare in a family-friendly room.
12 locals recommend
Milton's
2660 Via De La ValleHefty sandwiches made with smoked meat & other standard Jewish deli fare in a family-friendly room.
Fast-food chain offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls.
75 locals recommend
Chipotle Mexican Grill
8657 Villa La Jolla DrFast-food chain offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls.
A traditional Italian menu crafted from organic produce is served in whimsical digs. -
46 locals recommend
CUCINA enoteca Del Mar
2730 Via De La ValleA traditional Italian menu crafted from organic produce is served in whimsical digs. -
Thai curries, noodles & other house specials served up in an artful setting with colorful decor.
18 locals recommend
Taste of Thai
527 University AveThai curries, noodles & other house specials served up in an artful setting with colorful decor.
Coffeehouse chain serving a variety of beverages including its signature ice-blended options.
6 locals recommend
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
2689 Via De La ValleCoffeehouse chain serving a variety of beverages including its signature ice-blended options.
Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including breakfast, 24 hours a day.
28 locals recommend
Denny's
1601 Rosecrans StCasual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including breakfast, 24 hours a day.
One-stop shop offering cooking classes, a culinary shop & counter-serve cafe for breakfast & lunch.
6 locals recommend
The Curious Fork
512 Via De La ValleOne-stop shop offering cooking classes, a culinary shop & counter-serve cafe for breakfast & lunch.
Mexican eatery has mole, margaritas, mariachi bands & more in a homey space with a back patio.
26 locals recommend
Tony's Jacal
621 Valley AveMexican eatery has mole, margaritas, mariachi bands & more in a homey space with a back patio.
Bongiorno's
524 Stevens AvePizza Restaurant