Hotel
voco Solana Beach Del Mar
A former Holiday Inn on Highway 101 reworked as a retro-surf coastal hotel, voco Solana Beach Del Mar sits a short walk from Fletcher Cove Beach Park and the Cedros Avenue Design District.
The story
The renovation leans on retro surf culture and modern coastal design, with orange and green decor, comfortable bedding, Nespresso machines and, in select rooms, balconies that catch the salt air. Arrivals are greeted with a Mexican sweet bread cone shell, a nod to local culture. An outdoor pool and spa tub sit among coastal landscaping, and 101 & Vine Restaurant and Lounge serves breakfast and dinner, with wine and craft cocktails in the lounge. The location does much of the work. The beach is about five minutes on foot, coffee shops and restaurants are within walking distance, and the Solana Beach Amtrak and Coaster station is nearly across the street for car-free trips into San Diego. Belly Up Tavern, The Sound and the Del Mar Fairgrounds are minutes away, a draw for concertgoers.
Good to know
TAGGG AI- ✦The Coaster station is nearly across the street, handy for reaching San Diego without a car or a long ride-share.
- ✦Parking is on site, underground and partly covered, which makes arriving by car straightforward.
- ✦Breakfast is simple continental fare, so a breakfast taco down the road makes a good alternative.
