Solana Beach Fire Badge Pinning Ceremony On March 1st, the City held a Badge Pinning Ceremony at City Hall to celebrate members of the Solana Beach Fire Department with Fire Chief Josh Gordon presiding over the ceremony. The two newest members…

Public Comment Open for Age-Friendly Solana Beach Action Plan The City has partnered with the San Diego State University Social Policy Institute, San Diego Foundation, and AARP to develop an Age-Friendly Program to implement changes that will make…

Community News & Events La Colonia Park Master Plan Workshop This Saturday, Rain or Shine! The La Colonia Park Master Plan Workshop is taking place this Saturday, February 25th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the La Colonia Community Center.…

Community News & Events Random Acts of Kindness Day The City is proud to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day today, February 17th. On this day we celebrate, honor and encourage random acts of kindness in our community. Simple acts of…

Meet and Greet: County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer District 3 County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer will be holding a “Solana Beach Neighborhood Meet & Greet” on Monday, February 13th. This event is co-hosted by the Solana Beach…

Community News & Events NCTD Offers Free Rides for Transit Equity Day In 1955, Rosa Parks was riding home from a long day at work by bus when she refused to give up her seat to white riders so they could sit down. The actions of the…

Community News & Events City Hall Gallery Reception 3 Artists. 3 Points of View. Please join us Sunday, February 5th, from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM, for the City Hall Gallery reception "3 Artists. 3 Points of View." Fused glass artist Jacqueline…

Community News & Events New Fletcher Cove Tot Lot Coming Soon! Good news! The new Fletcher Cove tot lot will be breaking ground in the very near future. Thanks to the community for providing important feedback in designing this project. The…

Community News & Events Cafecito with a Cop Community Outreach is a top priority for the North Coastal Sheriff's Station. Come and meet with our bilingual Peace Officers, ask them questions and discuss any concerns you might have while…

Community News High Surf Advisory Dangerously large waves are expected to start today, January 5th, into Friday, January 6th. The waves at west-facing breaks (Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas) could reach as high as 15 to 20 feet! Rip currents,…

Community News Weekly Updates are Moving to Thursdays! Starting in the new year, the City's Weekly Updates will be posted on Thursdays! Christmas Tree Recycling As a reminder, residents can recycle Christmas trees and Holiday botanical…

Community News Shop Local for the Holidays Remember to shop local this Holiday season and support all your favorite locally-owned businesses. From chic boutiques to home décor, Solana Beach is one of the region’s top shopping…

Santa's Sleigh Ride Returns!! Back by popular demand, the City and its Parks and Recreation Commission are excited to invite you to watch Santa's Sleigh Ride through Solana Beach this Friday, December 16th, from 2:30 to 5:00 PM! Santa will make…

Community News Shop Local for the Holidays With the Holiday season now in full swing, it's more important than ever to keep our small businesses top of mind when tackling our shopping lists. From chic boutiques to home décor, Solana Beach…

Community News & Events The Holiday Season Has Begun! The unique small-town feel of Solana Beach has cultivated a community with many wonderful traditions. One tradition that we hold dearly is the City’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting…

Community News & Announcements Thanksgiving Safety Tips The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays. From testing family recipes to decorating cakes and cookies, everyone enjoys being part of the preparations. With…

A Community Workshop will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The Workshop is being held to solicit input on the City’s Safe Routes to School Plan. Safe Routes to School is a nation-wide program that…

Community News & Events Safe Routes to School Community Workshop The City will be hosting a community workshop on Thursday, November 17th to present the draft recommendations for nine identified sites for the City's Safe Routes to School…

Community News & Events Veterans Day Ceremony Please join the City and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5431 for the 2022 Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, November 11th, from 11:00 AM until noon at La Colonia Park. Highlights of the…

Free transit and on-line map help residents get to their nearest polling place. The North County Transit District (NCTD) will offer free bus and train rides for North County residents on Election Day Tuesday, November 8. BREEZE, COASTER, SPRINTER,…

Community News & Updates November 8th Election Information Have you mailed in your ballot yet? All Vote by Mail ballots must be postmarked or dropped at a San Diego County Ballot Drop Box by November 8th (Election Day) to be counted. To…

Happy Halloween!! Halloween Safety Tips for Families Get the costume and candy bowl ready! Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for kids (and kids at heart). For many parents, however, the fun can be accompanied by stress and…

Community News & Updates The Great California ShakeOut! It’s always a good time to prepare for an earthquake, because what we do to prepare now will determine how well we can survive and recover from the next big earthquake. Join us…

Solana Beach Municipal Election Voter Information Register to Vote: -Election Day is Tuesday, November 8th -Register or re-register to vote at: Registertovote.ca.gov -The last day to register to vote online is October 24th -Conditional…

Breast Cancer Awareness Month & The Pink Patch Project In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Solana Beach Marine Safety Department and the North County Sheriff's Department will be proudly wearing pink patches on their uniforms…

Community News & Updates Pledge to Rideshare for Clean Air Join the cause and Pledge to Rideshare for Clean Air during SANDAG Rideshare Week, October 3rd through October 9th. Pledging is a free and easy way to demonstrate your commitment…

You Are Not Alone (YANA) We want our elderly, disabled and shut-in residents to know they are never alone. The You Are Not Alone (YANA) program is a free service for people who live within the jurisdiction of the San Diego County Sheriff's…

Community News & Updates Solana Beach's Municipal Election Have you heard about Solana Beach's Municipal Election on November 8th? On the ballot will be local Measure S and the opportunity to choose Councilmembers for Districts 2 and 4.…

General Election Voter Registration This year, every active registered voter will automatically receive a ballot in the mail for the upcoming Statewide General Election on November 8, 2022. Ballots will begin to go out on October 8, 2022. Check…

Community News & Updates It's Mosquito Season! As you have probably noticed, there has been an increase in the number of mosquitoes recently due to a variety of factors, including the warmer weather and high tides. The County Vector Control…

Community News and Updates City of Kindness Spotlight As an official City of Kindness, the City is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, inclusion, tolerance, and engagement among our residents, visitors, schools, businesses, and city…

Community Events & Programs Concerts at the Cove Held every Thursday night from July 15 - August 26, from 6:00-7:45 PM Summer Concerts at the Cove continue this Thursday with the band Hullabaloo. Hullabaloo is Steve Denyes and Brendan…

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Electric Bike Rules of the Road With summer in full swing, you have probably noticed that electric bikes (or e-bikes) have become a common site in our neighborhoods and on our major roadways. The increase of e-bikes in the community has obvious…

Community News & Updates Lifeguard of the Year: Joseph Pennell Our very own Lifeguard Sergeant Joseph Pennell has been selected as The Lifeguard Of The Year by The San Diego Padres Salute To First Responders! He will be honored at the Padres…

Age-Friendly Solana Beach Listening Sessions Locations Update The City has partnered with AARP and San Diego State University to develop an Age-Friendly Program to implement changes that will make our community more livable for people of all ages,…

It has officially been one month since the City launched our new and greatly improved website! In addition to a sleek design, the website includes significant technological and usability upgrades that make it very user-friendly. Navigating the…

The City of Solana Beach is committed to enhancing the aesthetic qualities of Solana Beach while creating an atmosphere that nurtures, enhances, and encourages art. To support this commitment, the Solana Beach Public Arts Commission is seeking out…

The City of Solana Beach is excited to partner with AARP and San Diego State University to develop an Age-Friendly Program to implement changes that will make our community more livable for people of all ages, especially older adults. As part of the…

Concerts at the Cove continues this Thursday night, June 30, 6pm-7:45pm, with Slack Key 'Ohana' performing! With a “Tiki” Waik?k?’ vibe, Slack Key 'Ohana blends beautiful Hawaiian melodies with Beach Boys / Elvis Presley style…

The City of Solana Beach is proud to announce the return of summer “Concerts at the Cove” for its 14th season! The concert series emphasizes family recreation and cultural experiences in a relaxed outdoor setting by the beach, and…

We are excited to announce the launch of the new and greatly improved City website. The new website includes significant technological and usability upgrades and is much more pleasing to the eye. Users should find navigating the site much easier…

Pursuant to the requirements the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines §15072, Notice Is Hereby Given that the City of Solana Beach (City) has prepared an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND), for the Ida…