Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) C-
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lockwood Table Cafe
Coffee Shop
Solana Beach Fish House
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
T's Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bohemian Alchemist
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Acai Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
O'Brien's Boulangerie
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Blue Bottle Coffee
Coffee Shop
Parakeet Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Happy Lemon
Coffee Shop
Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Philz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Champagne Cafe & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Original Pancake House
Coffee Shop
Swami's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Philz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Thai Pan Cuisine
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Chevrolet Del Mar Arena
Stadium
Amphieater
Theatre Arts
Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Cinepolis
Cinema
Food and Drink (11) C+
Bongiorno’s Pizza
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
The Habit Burger Grill
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Saddle Bar
Bar
Saddle Bar
Bar
Yogurt 101
Sweets
Rubio's Baja Grill
Fast Food
Pick Up Stix
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Cardiff Beach Bar at Tower 13
Bar
The Kraken
Bar
An's Hatmakers
Sweets
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Jimmy Os
Bar
Shanty
Bar
Board & Brew
Fast Food
Nice Cream
Sweets
Best Pizza & Brew
Fast Food
Del Mar Liquor And Deli
Alcohol
Mar Vista Liquor
Alcohol
Pipes Cafe
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Pegasus Pilates
Gym
The Gym in Del Mar
Gym
Yoga Del Mar
Gym
Orange Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Kettlebells
Gym
Asteya Yoga
Gym
Encinitas Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (2) C-
Vons at Lomas Sante Fe Plaza
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Harvest Ranch Market #4
Grocery Store
VG Donut and Bakery
Bakery
Seaside Market
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Village Mill Bread Company
Bakery
Champagne
Bakery
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Jimbo's Naturally
Grocery Store
Jimbo's
Grocery Store
Harvest Ranch Market #2
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Encinitas Donuts
Bakery
El Nopalito
Grocery Store
Baker & Olive
Bakery
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Pavillions
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Parks (12) B
La Colonia County Park
Park
Fletcher Cove Park
Park
Fletcher Cove Beach Park
Park
Fletcher Cove Beach Park
Park
North Seascape Surf Park
Park
Solana Beach County Park
Park
Tide Beach Park
Park
Tide Beach County Park
Park
North Bluff Preserve
Park
San Dieguito County Park
Park
San Dieguito County Park
Park
San Eligo Lagoon County Park and Ecological Reserve
Park
Surf Cup Sports Park
Park
Crest Canyon Open Space Park
Park
Seagrove Park
Park
Glen Park
Park
Overlook Park (Open Space)
Park
Crest Canyon Open Space Park
Park
Carpentier Parkway
Park
Solana Highlands Park
Park
Solana Highlands Park
Park
Cardiff Park
Park
George Berkich Park
Park
Torrey Highlands Park
Park
Ada Harris Park
Park
Shops (9) D-
Marshalls
Department Store
Kahoots
Pets
Uptown New York Style Salon
Beauty
Speedway
Convenience Store
Melo Jones
Furniture
One Life
Beauty
Bob's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Pacific Coast Hair Studio
Hairdresser
The Boardwalk Mall
Mall
Beauty and the Boutique
Beauty
Petco
Pets
Haim Ltd Salon
Hairdresser
Garys Studio
Clothing
Folio
Interior Decoration
Banana Republic
Clothing
White House Black Market
Clothing
Chico's
Clothing
Gerhard
Clothing
Urban Girl Accessories
Clothing
Peaches en Regalia
Clothing
Sunglass Hut
Optician
Marquis Jeweler
Fashion
Sandcastle Tales of Del Mar
Books
Frustrated Cowboy
Clothing
Julie's Beach Life
Clothing
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Solana Beach.
Public Transit Stops (27)
Stops & Stations A+
Solana Beach, CA (SOL)
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & Dahlia Drive
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & Dahlia Drive
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & Plaza Street
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Drive
Bus Stop
Solana Beach
Transit Station
Highway 101 & Estrella Street
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & Solana Beach City Hall
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & Cliff Street
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & Via de la Valle
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & Via de la Valle
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & Solana Vista Drive
Bus Stop
Camino Del Mar & 29th Street
Bus Stop
Camino Del Mar & 29th Street
Bus Stop
Camino Del Mar & 25th Street
Bus Stop
Camino Del Mar & 24th Street
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & Cardiff Beach
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & Cardiff Beach
Bus Stop
Camino Del Mar & 15th Street
Bus Stop
Camino Del Mar & 15th Street
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & Chesterfield Drive
Bus Stop
Camino Del Mar & 13th Street
Bus Stop
Camino Del Mar & 13th Street
Bus Stop
Highway 101 & Chesterfield Drive
Bus Stop
Camino Del Mar & 9th Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Solana Beach is 254/100 - which is 82% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime B+

Solana Beach crime rates are 1,988 per 100k, which is 30% lower than California
Property Crime
1,831 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
157 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Solana Beach is $106,904 - which is 68% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$106,904 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.5% A+
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health D

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Sheryl Nelson D.D.S. Family Dentistry
Dentist
Sarah Belderes, DDS
Dentist
John. D. Hill, M.D. Family Practice
Doctor
Solana Family Dental
Dentist
Patricia Murphy DDS
Dentist
Dr Kent Howard
Dentist
Encinitas FS #2
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
San Diego City Fire Station 24
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Del Mar Endodontics
Dentist
Northwestern Division of the San Diego Police Department
Police
Northwestern Division of the San Diego Police Department
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
Hospital
Sheryl Nelson Dental
Dentist
Encinitas FS #5
Fire Station
UC San Diego Health – Encinitas Boulevard
Clinic
Camino Dental Group
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing C+

Solana Beach home prices are $1,333,200 - which is 226% higher than California
Home Price
$1,333,200 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
22% A+
Home Affordability
12.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Solana Beach graduation rate is 93% - which is 17% higher than California
School Test Scores
71% B
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (5) A+
Santa Fe Christian Schools
Leport Monessori
Skyline Elementary
St James Academy
Fusion Academy Slb: Solana Beach
Solana Vista Elementary
Village Gate Children'S Academy
Winston School
Del Mar Hills Elementary
Solana Highlands Elementary
Cardiff Elementary
Ada W. Harris Elementary
Del Mar Pines School
Sanderling Waldorf School
Del Mar Hills Nursery School
Solana Pacific Elementary
Jcs - Cedar Cove
Del Mar Heights Elementary
Carmel Creek Elementary
Ocean Knoll Elementary
The Nativity School
Horizon Prep
R. Roger Rowe Elementary
R. Roger Rowe Middle
Ashley Falls Elementary
High Schools (4) A+
Santa Fe Christian Schools
Cal Coast Academy
School Of Universal Learning (Soul)
School Of Universal Learning (Soul)
Fusion Academy Slb: Solana Beach
Winston School
Torrey Pines High
High Bluff Academy
Jcs - Cedar Cove
San Dieguito High Academy
Horizon Prep
Sunset High (Continuation)
Cathedral Catholic High School
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ratings A+

Solana Beach has an overall rating of 95% from 19 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (16)
From AreaVibes A+
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  • Solana Beach has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Solana Beach crime rates are 30% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Solana Beach is 82% higher than the California average

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Best small beach city in California 5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 29, 2020) I've lived in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Hermosa Beach, Venice Beach, San Luis Obispo Encinitas & Carlsbad SO i've been around! Solana Beach has a down to earth vide, art scene, big events, variety of beaches, shops/restaurants on 101, golf course, hikes in canyons, gorgeous l ...Read More agoon, one of the main train stations in San Diego, the design district, the Belly Up concert hall and it's own concert series that over looks the ocean in the summer time, walk able to the Del Mar race track, walk access to the off leash dog beach that's seasonal, and if you look at the San Diego County map you'll see that Solana Beach is very central,all the schools are 10/10. My wife and I are Realtor's ... and we did everything in our power to save up and buy a property in Solana Beach West of the 5 freeway so that we could raise our kids here! Come say hi at www.dreamliving-sd.com Read Less
Great place to live in North County San Diego 5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 10, 2019) Solana Beach is a small and less frequented part of San Diego County, but is undeniably one of the best places to live. Solana Beach is small geographically but has excellent restaurants, shopping plazas, and beautiful Pacific coastline. It's adjacent to Del Mar and Cardiff which ...Read More are also areas that are well known for their shopping, restaurants, and beautiful ocean views. After living here for a year I can comfortably say crime isn't even a concern, the people are more friendly and pleasant than elsewhere in San Diego, and the residents are almost entirely polite albeit somewhat private which I personally like. You can easily ride your bike, go running, or spend time outdoors without having to drive. The entrance and exit to/from the 5 is never congested and is not far geographically from any given part of Solana Beach. Highway 101 is the other main road to enter/exit the area and is rarely congested or subject to significant traffic. From NY to CA Solana Beach is the best place I have lived so far. Read Less
Amazingly Beautiful City And Weather 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Living in Solana Beach, CA was one of the most incredibile times in my life. I am from the Bay Area, CA, so I love being around the fast paced city life. This city is full of entertainment and attractive locations. There are so many places to go to keep you busy. In addition, the ...Read More re is a ton of opportunity here for employment. There are many different start up companies here that will offer you employment. The only downfall is that the cost of living here has been climbing and it is getting very expensive.


The best places in Solana Beach, CA was the beautiful beaches. There are so many different attractions you can go and enjoy. The weather here is amazing and hard to beat any other place you go to. There are so many outdoor amenities and attractions due to the amazing weather. There are lots of retirees and immigrants here, which is a plus because there is a ton of diversity here, which I look for when relocating to a different city. There are very attractive suburbs here and recreation that is not at all hard to find. Read Less
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Amazingly Beautiful City And Weather 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Living in Solana Beach, CA was one of the most incredibile times in my life. I am from the Bay Area, CA, so I love being around the fast paced city life. This city is full of entertainment and attractive locations. There are so many places to go to keep you busy. In addition, the ...Read More re is a ton of opportunity here for employment. There are many different start up companies here that will offer you employment. The only downfall is that the cost of living here has been climbing and it is getting very expensive.


The best places in Solana Beach, CA was the beautiful beaches. There are so many different attractions you can go and enjoy. The weather here is amazing and hard to beat any other place you go to. There are so many outdoor amenities and attractions due to the amazing weather. There are lots of retirees and immigrants here, which is a plus because there is a ton of diversity here, which I look for when relocating to a different city. There are very attractive suburbs here and recreation that is not at all hard to find. Read Less

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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Solana Beach? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      La Colonia County Park
      Fletcher Cove Park
      Fletcher Cove Beach Park
      Fletcher Cove Beach Park
      North Seascape Surf Park
      Solana Beach County Park
      Tide Beach Park
      Tide Beach County Park

      Entertainment

      Chevrolet Del Mar Arena
      Amphieater
      Amphitheatre
      Cinepolis

      Food & Drink

      Bongiorno’s Pizza
      Panera Bread
      Einstein Bros. Bagels
      Carl's Jr.
      Baskin-Robbins
      The Habit Burger Grill
      Subway
      Saddle Bar

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Solana Beach? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Solana Beach.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      7% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Solana Beach? The cost of living in Solana Beach is 254/100 - which is 82% higher than California.
      Solana Beach
      254

      154% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Solana Beach? Solana Beach crime rates are 1,988, which are 30% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,988 per 100k people

      14% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 51

      14% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      57%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Solana Beach? The median income in Solana Beach is $106,904 which is 68% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $106,90493% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $67,623127% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      68% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Solana Beach a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      John. D. Hill, M.D. Family Practice

      C+ Housing

      What are Solana Beach home prices? Solana Beach home prices are $1,333,200 - which is 226% higher than California
      Median home value
      $1,333,200622% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,372150% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Solana Beach have good schools? The Solana Beach graduation rate is 93% - which is 17% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      71%

      49% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      15% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Solana Beach a good place to live? Solana Beach has an overall rating of 95% from 19 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      95%

      19 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      97%

      3 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      92%

      16 total surveys

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