Solana Beach sits on the Pacific Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 9410230, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Solana Beach in lots like Fletcher Cove Park, Tide Beach Park, Solana Beach Station. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from Free and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Solana Beach, don't miss the Ponto IPA & Pizza at Pizza Port. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Solana Beach from Fletcher Cove, including the Reef Kayak & SUP — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoSolana Beach hosts Fletcher Cove Sunset and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Solana Beach into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeIt depends where on the beach. Dogs are banned year round, at every hour, from Fletcher Cove and Seascape Surf and their beach accesses. Leashed dogs are allowed year round on the two outer stretches: north of the Tide Beach Park stairway up to Cardiff State Beach, and south of the Del Mar Shores stairway down to Del Mar. The leash may be no longer than six feet, and there are no off leash areas anywhere in Solana Beach. Fine: up to $1,000. Source: City of Solana Beach, Beaches: General Beach Rules, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Alcohol is banned on city beaches and the public places next to them, including parking lots, viewpoints and the Community Center. Source: City of Solana Beach, Beaches: General Beach Rules, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesIt depends on when. Fires are allowed 8am to 10pm only, and only inside a fire ring, barbecue, hibachi or other container built for the purpose. A fire directly on the sand or in a dug pit is prohibited, pallets may not be burned, and it must be fully put out with water. Source: City of Solana Beach, Beaches: General Beach Rules, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Glass is not allowed on Solana Beach city beaches. Source: City of Solana Beach, Beaches: General Beach Rules, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Smoking is banned at every beach and park in Solana Beach. Source: City of Solana Beach, Beaches: General Beach Rules, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Solana Beach, the sun sets at 6:36 PM today — about 11h 53m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:43 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Solana Beach update at the top of the conditions page.