Love love love this cove and park! Breathtaking views, nice park, and easy access to the beach. My favorite!! I am hooked on this spot Such a peaceful experience. The flowers here are beautiful and really add to the park ambiance as well. Bring a picnic, enjoy the views, and soak it all in. This place really makes you appreciate the beauty all around you. read more

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Fletcher cove park has a great view of the ocean and surrounding area. The park itself has some nice flora to check out, especially when it is blooming. There are at least 3 picnic tables to sit at and enjoy the surroundings. Also there is a spot with some artificial turf as well. There is a structure very close by, but it is not a restroom. It is an old building that was moved from Vista to this spot in the 1940s or 1950s. There is a restroom down below the park on the way to the beach. there is free street parking very close by to the park, and some parking in the lot down below on the way to the beach by the lifeguards. Pictures attached. read more

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Stopped by Fletcher Cove Beach Park to get some fresh air and take a few pictures, and it ended up being such a nice stop. My sister loves visiting the beach in every city we travel to, and this one did not disappoint. The views were beautiful, the area was very clean, and it felt calm and relaxing. We also noticed a really nice playground for kids, which makes this spot great for families as well. Overall, it's a perfect place to take a walk, enjoy the ocean breeze, and unwind. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area. read more

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Love this beach location. The hill can be steep if you're bringing a wagon. Lots of space if you're willing to walk a little bit. Outdoor shower and foot sprayers available as well as public restrooms, basketball court, viewing area on the top, and a playground. read more

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Lovely park overlooking Solana Beach State Beach. Beautiful views of the ocean. Lovely breeze and perfect location to watch the sunset. Set up a lawn chair and enjoy some peaceful moments or meet up with friends and enjoy a couple hours of sunshine. Restrooms near by. read more

Loved this beach and park! I love that it has a little playground and big grassy area with views of the beach! My little one had lots of paved walking space to push her little stroller around and when it was time for lunch we had a nice picnic in the grass followed by some time on the playground. We ended our afternoon with a walk down on the beach to soak in the views some more. It's so beautiful over here and we will definitely return. read more

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Long time due review, but I could not pass this time after coincidentally seeing this park and beach as the scenario of a beautiful proposal last Sunday! Perfect park with vistas to the ocean, perfect decor all whimsical and childish in a way, perfect beach...ideal SoCal dream. Even parking around is easy. Peaceful beach, well taken care playground, bathrooms. Nothing to not like! read more

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I really had some fun at Fletcher Cove Park. Weather was so good, you can change in your swimming trunks or bathing suits and hop inside the water. You are right on Solana Beach. Plenty of parking, but it can get hectick on a certain time of day. We had fun here, and I will be back again. read more

Fletcher Cove Park is a pretty cool beach destination. Over and above beach access, it's got a playground and basketball courts. The beach is flanked by some pretty nice cliffs, and lifeguards patrol here, so there's some degree of safety if you decide to go into the ocean. The lifeguards keep a weather eye on things from the cliff top, and communicate with people on the beach via a loudspeaker system. On the down side, while there are bathrooms here they could use an update, and aren't as clean as they should be. Tip: Dogs are not allowed on the beach here, though there's a dog beach a few miles away. read more

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I've been in San Diego for over a decade and only just discovered this Fletcher Cove Beach Park. It's not crowded, but very pretty and clean. read more

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Really nice park. Playground, basketball court, and restrooms. Nice beach area below. Nice observation perch above. Does have lifeguards. read more

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One of my favorite beaches in San Diego! They got bathrooms, showers, a playground and a basketball court! What else would you want from a beach. read more

I keep a list of meditative places and beautiful outdoor places. Fletcher Cove Park is on the list. A few items of note: The park has a beautiful grass park overlooking the ocean. The path to the ocean is a on a grade. Not good for those trying to reach the beach who have with mobility issues or who may rely on assistive devices. You will commonly find groups of people enjoying the grassy area. It's great for picnics, small parties or lounge time with your pet. There are restrooms, basketball courts and are picnic tables as well -- with several tables closer to the bluff overlooking the ocean. All are without shade, however. There is a small parking lot that fills up very quickly. But there is free street parking on the streets surrounding the park. Just be attentive to posted signage, especially in the neighborhoods. I love community spaces like this, especially like this where you can bring the family, the pups and a packed meal along with a book if you are so inclined and spend the entire afternoon watching, relaxing, meditating or in a slumber. read more

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I love this beach! I came here a few years back, and it was a fun time! Couldn't wait to take my daughter to this beach playground! Parking is a little tough, they have a very small parking lot, if you're lucky you can snag a spot! I believe street parking is available too! read more

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Went during the 4th of July and even with a packed beach, we had TONSS OF FUN,clean, and we still got close to the water!

I absolutely live this spot. I've been coming here for years. It's a fantastic location with sunrise and sunset so just gorgeous and they have a brand new Playground now. read more

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What a fun beach! First time in Solana Beach and had a great time even though the sun was hiding. Perfect temperatures and great tall ocean waves. Can't wait to come back and spend more time! read more

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Beach with grass area, playground, lifeguard, and restrooms. Nice family spot. Easy paved slope to the sand.

Love coming to the beach right by this park. There's a lifeguard station here and not so busy. It's nice that there's plenty of parking near by as well as some food options a short walk away. read more

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This is probably one of the most nicest beach in San Diego with not a lot of people here. I hope my Yelp review doesn't make this place too big because I enjoy the peace and qui read more

What's not to love about Fletcher Cove Park? You can go to the beach or just treat it like a park and enjoy basketball courts and picnic tables. Walk along the cliffs or in the sand. During my most recent visit we took a left on the beach and walked down until it connected to the Del Mar Dog Beach. I don't suggest it during high tide, but it was a great low tide experience! Then on our way back we stopped by some of the shops on Cedros before heading back to our car. Parking has always been easy to find in nearby lots or on the street. There are a lot of great businesses nearby to grab coffee at before going on your beach walk or to enjoy a meal after a day in the sun. read more

Came here after brunch with the kids one morning. My older kid (4) loved the playground but there wasn't much for my 18mo to do. It's always packed when we drive by! read more

Pretty beach including during summer. Lots of different restaurants too around which is nice. read more

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Honestly one of my favorite beaches in San Diego. Low key. Easy parking. There is a playground for the kids and lots of great restaurants walking distance from beach. However, no dogs allowed in beach. Only down side if you have a pup. read more

This is a small yet pristine little beach park. It is located in Solana Beach and provides easy access to the beach. It is named after the Fletcher family who has made a financial impact in this area. The beach is also known as Pillbox, named after the concrete gunnery installations on the bluff from WW II. There is a playground for the kids and a basketball court too. The restrooms are very clean and there are also public showers. The parking lot is not too big but we were here on a late Tuesday morning so plenty of parking. There is also additional street parking should the parking lot fill up. Great place to have a picnic, read a book, or just sit and enjoy the view on the large patch of grass. There are also picnic tables dotting the landscape that provide epic views of the ocean. My friend and I made our way down to the beach and walked both directions. This beach is great for surfing, body boarding, walking, running or just general splashing around and having fun. read more

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GORGEOUS little beach park in the Solana Beach area. As with nearly anywhere on the SD coast, it doesn't get much better than this on a beautiful "winter" day. There's an awesome basketball court and grassy area adorned by pam trees, all overlooking the ocean. Walk down the ramp and you'll be treated by incredible views of the ocean. This time of year was low-tide so the sand real-estate/walking space was expansive. So relaxing, chill, and quiet. We ended up spending several hours here - was clean, scenic, and not too crowded. Absolutely recommended. read more

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Fletcher Cove Beach Park provides a great two-level experience. At street level, you have a green park where you can enjoy one of the picnic tables to picnic, relax, or just view the ocean below. Sunset here is one of the best in San Diego County. There's a somewhat difficult path to the beach below where you can swim, surf, or just splash in the water. Located at the foot of Loma Santa Fe Drive, parking is limited right at the park, so search for spaces on the adjacent streets or up at the Solana Beach Station. read more

Great picnic tables overlooking the beach. Would definitely come back here with some beach chairs and sit down by the water. Accessible beach without having to climb down a bunch of stairs. read more

Beautifully kept, great playground for the grandkids. You can have leashed dogs and obviously steps from a beautiful beach. I love this spot for the weekends. read more

What's not to love about this park at the beach? It is absolutely gorgeous! I would live here if I could! Everyone is sweet and even though you're not supposed to take dogs on the beach, there are a lot of dogs at the park and on the path. I highly recommend to anyone and everyone! read more

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Best place to come with family and just relax for the day, playground for kids if they get tired of water. Shower to rinse off after the beach and basketball court if you want to play. Close by restaurants but hard to find parking at times. Solana Beach/Del Mar area read more

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Wonderful place it's a little crowded some days, but the view is phenomenal places to eat close by

Ma my mom and my brother had a good time there this summer and expect me to come there this summer and my name is jacob newland

This is one of my favorite beach spots. It is a smaller cove with a tiny neighborhood park. It is not the prettiest but it is a nice little compact neighborhood beach. It has a paved lot and small tiny grassy area with a playground including half basketball court, bathrooms, shower, and a small amphitheater. The parking is free. There are eateries within walking distance. Lifeguards are on duty. There is swimming allowed but swim where the lifeguards places the signs. No dogs allowed on the beach though. The beach butts up against the cliffs. The cliff walls are sheer to the beach. read more

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Took our newborn son for a stroll here and can definitely see into the future spending lots of my time at Fletcher Cove Park. -Pristine basketball courts for dad to play pickup -Grassy knolls for mom to read a book on -Playground area for our newest member of the family -Beautiful ocean views for all -They even have pretty clean public restrooms It's small, but so amazing. Fletcher Cove Park is pretty amazing. :-) read more

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Not the cleanest beach around, and the sand here is not the softest (pretty dang soft though!), but great for coastal walks near million dollar homes! read more

Every beach is gorgeous, but I really love this stretch in Solana Beach. While it does get busy, there is plenty of room to stretch out in both directions. The views are endless and you walk underneath these huge cliffs, breathtaking. There is plenty of metered and residential parking in the area, as well as public restrooms and showers to wash off your feet. They have a large playground, new and very well maintained. Plenty of beautiful photo ops, a must see! read more

Pretty boring. There are much better beaches in San Diego. Come here for less of a crowd but no fun and no close walking distance food.

We enjoyed this area so much! People were walking around, walking down to the water, and even playing basketball. There's a tiny parking lot, but we did find parking down the street for free. Solana Beach- gorgeous and so much fun. Kids were playing on the equipment and there's some grass to run around on. read more

I will always call this beach Pillbox even though that name was derived from debris left by pill poppers so it has a negative connotation. Fletcher Cove sounds more politically correct given the Fletcher family's significant contributions to San Diego. Several years ago the park above the beach was renovated and it has won numerous awards for it's creative design. Artistic elements like walkways etched with fiery sun emblems and aquatic embellishments on every one of the park's numerous features. The sandy cove is a favorite surf destination and in years past I have participated in surf contests at Pillbox beach. The sand is the cleanest that you will find in the county primarily due to high tides washing right up to the cliff and cleaning the sand. Another factor is that it gets less traffic than some of the state and county beaches and some people are just plain dirty. I love walking on the glistening quartz sand and trying to spot a whale breaching outside of the surf. In my homble opinion, Pillbox is one of the best beaches in town for the entire family, it is clean, beautiful, well maintained and the showers and restrooms work. The days of the pill poppers are long gone so I can carry on. read more

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