Fletcher Cove Park

As a local I know it’s borderline blasphemous to name this beach as my favorite but it really is one of my favorites (since there are so very many wonderful or secret beaches in San Diego). Especially on stormy or overcast days when everyone else seems to decide that’s not suitable weather to visit the beach. Little do they know, it’s those days that are ideal to visit Fletcher’s cove. I love this place. It’s got a park with a swig set and climbing gym for children, and a lawn, bathrooms, a shower to wash off sand, a water fountain, and sinks. The beach below is gorgeous and if you go early in the morning or after the tide has moved out you can usually find plenty of seaweed to play with and shells and rocks to collect.

Hanging out at a locals spot is always a plus. In the summer, the beach is full of fun faces and lifeguards. The winter has a huge Christmas tree, playground, and big waves to view. There is minimal parking but the neighborhood surrounding the beach is easily accessible. Spend the day in Solana and check this place out!

I have to say, living in beautiful San Diego and none other than Del Mar, We are very blessed. There are many beaches along the 101, but Fletcher Cove provides a totally different experience than the others. There’s a very curated park setting, where you can have picnics or birthday parties. Also fire pits are provided at Fletcher Cove, to create those unforgettable summer nights…
Fletcher Cove also offers summer movies with a huge projector, for the community to come and enjoy. It’s literally an absolute must to visit… And there’s plenty of parking as well, you can park in the open, free, public parking lot across the street, right in front of Hideaway Café. I totally suggest you grabbing breakfast, brunch or lunch at Hideaway and walk on over to Fletcher Cove to enjoy breaking bread while listening to the ocean breaking against the shore… It’s just so serene & peaceful… You owe it to yourself to get in on it! ;)

Still trying to find that perfect beach in San Diego? Well look no more cause this ones my favorite so far!
The parking was free and there was plenty of it. The walk from the car to the beach was under five minutes. There wasn’t too much of a crowd, even though it was 95 degrees that day. And for some reason, the water temperature reminded me of Hawaii. It was perfect.
All in all, it turned out to be a memorable beach day. Great place to hang and enjoy the day!

Stunning! A beautiful place to unwind, listen to the crashing waves and zone out. Small beach and not crowded (at least today). Take a moment to look at the different art pieces and quotes around. Truly beautiful and therapeutic place.

Solana Beach is my favorite beach in San Diego County and Fletcher Cove Park is the public access point. Beautiful outlooks, grass recreation area, public bathrooms. If you walk up the cliff heading north from the Fletcher Cove entrance, there is more public land from the city with their tourist information hub sitting on ultra-​prime real estate. Here you can see Solana Beach and its cliffs from a tremendous vantage point at sunset and not have to trespass on private property. Stunningly gorgeous area and never as crowded as other cliffside beaches like Torrey Pines or Moonlight.

Such an excellent beach! Can’t beat this place. Lots to do for people of all ages. Good place to people watch. Being a volleyball, basketball, and a picnic.

Perfect Little beach, Beautiful scenery and clean sand as well which is always a plus. The water was warm!

When I asked my friend what place she witnessed the most beautiful sunset in San Diego she mentioned this place. It’s a pretty small park but go out to the connecting beach and there are some good views and is perfect for a leisurely stroll with that someone special. Take your camera, forget your worries and just breathe it all in. Feel that? That’s peace.

This is a nice little family beach spot. I like that they have bathrooms, showers, and a lifeguard station. The nicely landscaped park next to the grassy area by the street is great for a picnic and for taking in the view of the ocean. There are some tables and benches, but it would be great if there was some shaded spots to relax and hang out a while.

Pretty cool park with beach access. The restrooms smelled nice but they lacked toilet paper.
Seemed relatively clean and there was plenty of parking in the nearby lot.

Fletcher Cove is one of those place that you just have to go if you’re in the Solana Beach area. The location is absolutely picturesque and a great spot to walk around with your dog and just enjoy the sights. I actually used to play basketball at the park which give you some great viewing while amidst a competitive game. Bummer that they only have a half court. Regardless, this is a great beach to visit and get some rest & relaxation at…
Pros–
Beauty
Beach
Park
Bathrooms
Dog walking
Basketball
Across from naked café
Cons–
Small
Parking
High tide lessens the beach area

Park is ok, playground build for preschoolers, has a basketball hoop, I could not find shade! NO SHADE

Perfect little ocean front park with beach access and with all the amenities.
The park is immaculately landscaped and its design is well thought out. There is a grassy area where you can have a picnic or just sit down and enjoy ocean views. Before the sunset i see people heading toward the picnic tables near by with pizza to enjoy the gorgeous views and bite.
If you have little ones, there is a nice little playground. A basketball court if you feel like shooting some hoops.
As you leave the beach, there are well maintained washrooms and showers.
Swim, tan, play or just chill. your choice :)

Love this spot, fletcher cove only has fond memories for me stemming back to my wee little tyke years.
Fletcher park has a lovely grass area where tons of people do work outs, relax, bring their kids to run around and there are picnic tables nearby making for a great spot to take your lunch break at, which I often do.
There are also public restrooms and a rinse off shower which is nice.
The look out point here is great! And there is easy access to the beach.
When watching the ocean here or a beautiful sunset it will rejuvenate your soul, no joke!
I can’t say enough good things about this amazing place.
I love it!

Fletcher Cove is a great little slice of the Pacific Ocean and Southern California. The vistas are great from above, before you head down to the sandy well kept beach. On top, there are some nice picnic tables, very clean bathroom facilities, a Life Guard Station, and even a nice grassy area (
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I was very impressed on how all the pathways, the land escaping, and even all the trash cans were well maintained and emptied (
). The scenery was great and the view of the beach and ocean from a top of the cove were breathtaking.
This is a great place to hang out for the afternoon and picnic, and I can only imagine how beautiful the sun set would be from this place. I intend to find out and upload some pictures.

This is a gem located in Solana Beach! It is easy to get to and has plenty of parking in the area. There are several park benches and a decent sized park for a picnic. The rest rooms are clean and the park itself is well maintained. I will be back for sure to sit, relax and just take in the fresh ocean air! I live in 4S Ranch but I feel this is surely worth the extra drive. Check out my pictures of this magnificent and possibly best kept secret in Coastal North County.

Solid beach where I’ve spent a lot of my summers.
Tip: go to Roberto’s. Buy burrito. Eat at Fletcher Cove.

This is worth a stop to see a small, but beautiful park on the ocean. There’s picnic tables, a playground, a basketball court and plenty to do plus an awesome beach at Fletcher Cove Beach park.
Plus, there’s actually reasonable parking!
Great food across the street at the Naked Café.
I’d go back!

I love Solana Beach so much, I almost hesitate to write a review about it — I’d love to keep it «my little secret» and feign being just another one of the locals. But alas, I’m just another Zonie who loves to visit Solana Beach and pretend that I’m living the dream…
Fletcher Cove is a lovely little beach park, which includes a basketball court, play gym for the little ones, grassy areas and benches for enjoying a picnic (if you’d rather forego the sand in your turkey sandwich) and restrooms. And of course, the beach, which is smaller than most in the San Diego area, but clean, nicely contained for families with younger kids, yet decent surfing or boogie boarding for bigger kids/​adults.
There are some cons, as with any beach you visit, especially if you’re coming in the middle of summer when this places becomes inundated with inlanders and folks flocking away from the Arizona heat. Parking can definitely be a challenge (though not as bad as some beaches during the summer, like La Jolla Shores) and your best bet is to come early to enjoy some beach time then leave when the crowds come in. Bathrooms at ANY beach are always an iffy situation, and this one has certainly been icky at times, but I think they do a reasonable job of keeping it clean and stocked with TP, considering how much traffic it gets. Also, it’s not uncommon for the beach to become almost completely swallowed up by high tide, so you’d be wise to check the tide calendar and plan your visit accordingly.
Fletcher Cove is a nice place to hang even if you don’t want to go near the water or just need a break from the sand. There are lots of restaurants within walking distance, and if you don’t mind a short walk to the beach, taking the train (as opposed to driving, fighting traffic, fighting for a parking space) is a nice option, since the train depot is right there.
As an aside, one of the best summers my kids ever had was at the Solana Beach Junior Lifeguard camp, which operates out of Fletcher Cove. They loved their camp instructors (all of whom are lifeguards), who made sure the kids were all safe and had a good time, but worked them hard! They sure slept well that summer. :)
We came recently during winter break. A darling Christmas tree was displayed out in front of the park, and families came through regularly to have their photo taken by the tree. The weather was glorious. Parking was easy peasy. The water was frigid, but we all got in anyway. The sunset was breathtaking, and we saw some dolphins frolicking nearby. Snow? Who the hell needs snow? It was an absolutely perfect Christmas Day.