Conveniently located off PCH across from the Solana Beach transit center, and a short walk to the…read morebeach. There are some 2 and 3 hour parking spots in front of some of the stores. There are a plethora of shops, cafes, coffee shops, electric bike stores, art galleries, and the belly up tavern. Found a few stores with some unique items that were reasonably priced so I was able to get a few gifts and do some window shopping. It was nice to kind of be ignored in almost every store I went in. I don't like being hounded by the salespeople so that worked well for me, but I think it would turn others off. Maybe they were figuring I was not their normal clientele and didn't need to help me. I did get several gifts at 2 different stores, and it ended up being a worthwhile trip. It is a cool little street, and it is eclectic, with a wide variety of unique types of stores with all price levels. If you have not been and are in the area, and want to try a cool shopping experience, you should stop in.

I took a lot of pics just walking around outside up and down the street on the lazy winter day in…read moreCedros Design District by Solana Beach. While my wife did shop shop shop I did a little window shopping, walking and stopping for gawking and a few pics. This is a popular design district. You can find anything you want for your home remodel, accent your interior space or to hang it on your bones. And if you're tired of shopping you can grab a bite to eat, go to a brewery, have coffee or wine tasting. I dig it from the street view!

Yes! Go see Emma in the bar. She saved our night. Crowded evening. Popular destination. We needed…read morefood and a great view of the sunset. We were too early for our 8pm reservation, but Emma rescued us and helped us find a table on the patio. Set us up with great food and drinks. She was wonderful through it all.

We had a wonderful Monday Happy Hour! The food and drinks were delicious and we had a lovely…read morewaitperson named Emma who was absolutely wonderful! Highly recommended!

Good food and fast friendly service on my first time here ! Food arrived in a timely manner and…read moretheir lunch combo was very ressonably priced ! Restrooms were available for public use and clean - outstanding !

Considering how proximal Del Mar Pizza is to the beach, their food is surprisingly tasty…read more Oftentimes beach restaurants underdeliver on their quality because they're so close to the water, but Del Mar Pizza does not! Their slices are so tasty and I recently had their chicken marinara sandwich as well which was great. Prices are also very reasonable! Inside is a bit run down but kept clean. The outside patio is super cute and is actually public use, so you don't have to buy anything to enjoy it!

Happy Hour & Sunset on the roof of Del Mar Plaza is the ultimate treat of living in this area!…read more there are amazing restaurants that you can go inside and have a fabulous meal or happy hour. My preference is to be outdoors! Enoteca is one of two food/drink options on the patio. they have their own "fenced in" area where happy hour is available. the food is great and the drinks are great. the view is stunning! More than likely the weather will be perfect...

Really cool location to grab a quick bite and drink without waiting in long lines. The spot has a…read morefun atmosphere and a great location near the open community deck. The service felt a little off when I first walked up to the bar. Employees seemed more focused on chatting with each other than helping customers. Even with the slight hiccup, I decided to give the place a chance and order food. It took a bit of effort to get service, but once we did, everyone was friendly -- just somewhat disorganized. Our appetizers arrived, but the bread we ordered never showed up. When we asked to cancel it, we were given an excuse about the staff being busy elsewhere. Even the restaurant manager appeared to be wandering around without really checking in on tables or helping direct service. That said, the food itself was actually very tasty. Overall, the experience had solid potential, but the service felt convoluted and lacking direction.

Ancredible food and wine. Smoking happy hour. Carciofi alla Romana. " Artichokes" and calamari are…read morewonderful. They host incredible wine dinners, occasionally have singles events. Overall really cool vibe.

This family owned gem has beautiful sweeping views, tasteful music (at a non-distracting volume…read morethat allows for peaceful conversations), and adorably appointed decor. Waaaaaaayyyyyy more importantly, it has the best homemade fettuccini I've ever had, and the endive/pear salad, chicken marsala, and flourless chocolate mousse cake are also standout menu items. Additionally, the service is exceptional. Everyone I've interacted with, and especially Devin and Christian, are professional, courteous, attentive, and super pleasant overall. Thanks for being such an awesome establishment, Aqua Mare! I'm so glad I discovered you!

What a fun evening doing a private Taste of Little Italy food walking tour with Adriana! We had…read moresuch a wonderful time learning the history of Little Italy and enjoying the food from 4 different places. Highly recommend doing it with your out of town guests or with your foodie friends. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/349327055627 We took our time and never felt rushed. Food was amazing! I've lived here for over 20 years and never knew much about the history of Little Italy. Adriana was such a fun guide and I already can't wait to go again!

Anthony gave a fantastic tour. There was plenty of amazing food, and we all thoroughly enjoyed the…read morehistory as well! All in all, this was a spectacular tour and the highlight of the trip for all of us!!

Quick stop before boarding our train and glad we did! Culture Brewing is a quick walk (across the…read morestreet) from the Solana Beach Transit Center so make sure you stop by here before or after (I recommend both :))! Clean spot and people are so friendly! They have plenty of seating inside and outside in the back. They have a nice bar seating area at the front with a big window to look onto the street. There are a couple spots to sit out front as well. Lots of people and a great vibe! It is dog friendly as we did see some adorable pups! They even has some cool art for sale that's hung on their side wall. They have pretty cool merch (great logo!) to check out when you walk in. As well as a cold box for your to go beer and some snacks. They did have a food truck out back and it smelled great! They have a couple bathrooms and they were clean enough! Staff super friendly and got our beer quick! Hubby had the IPA and I always go for the stout! So good and cool/refreshing after a long day in the sun! We'll definitely be back on our next trip to Solana Beach!

I really love coming here on Monday nights for run club and its always a treat after run club to…read moresocialize afterwards in this wonderful venue! Tonight I tried a 10oz boozy cherry sour slushee as I was totally soaked in sweat after a 4 mile run. Others in my group also a hot sweaty mess so I didnt feel bad. One guy I am friends with was trying to wring out sweat from his shirt, thats how hot and humid it was tonight for a run lol. Unfortunately, this drink did not do it for me. There wasn't any wrong with the drink but the consistency was off and I felt like I was drinking air and not a slushy. It was just too pumped with air and had no critical mass to it. I still give this place 5 stars because I have been coming here for the past couple of months for run club and beers are consistently good, service always friendly and they also give us a 10% discount for being part of run club! Great place to gather for a jog and to socialize after, you'll def find me here on Monday nights over and over again!

This was such a unique experience. The food was incredible and SO MUCH. Definitely arrive hungry…read more Our tour guide, Dirt (yes that's his name) was very engaging and knowledgeable. I am a local and still learned so much about our cute town. Perfect for locals and out of state guests. Highly recommend.

I was really disappointed with this food tour. I've done several in the past and this one just…read moredidn't compare. The biggest issue was the structure of the experience. It started with a donut and then included two more desserts along the way crepes, and gelato. That felt excessive and unbalanced. Typically, food tours are paced more thoughtfully with a variety of courses like appetizers, soups, salads, and a solid main dish. The pasta was underwhelming and didn't feel like the highlight it should have been. You could tell the meatballs were previously frozen. Not one person finished the taste. Overall, the tour lacked variety, balance, and quality. It just didn't feel well thought out or worth the cost. It needs to be revamped. I really wanted to enjoy it, but unfortunately it missed the mark.

Best pizza we've had in a long time. Absolutely delicious. Be prepared for a bit of a wait, as it…read moreis crowded. But it is well worth the wait. Delicious.

I love Bongiorno's quaint, small-town atmosphere. It's cozy sitting outside at their little porch…read more Their pizza is really good, good variety (though they don't vary), and I like their blue cheese dressing. The only problem is their inflated prices. Pizza is $4.50 per slice and their iceberg lettuce house salad is $9.00. Sorry, but $18+ for two slices of pizza and a bed of iceberg lettuce with some cherry tomatoes is just not right. A few suggestions (other than more reasonable prices): pay attention to dine in vs. to go. Offer different types of pizza every once in a while, or offer seasonal. Turn the music down a bit, off would do too.