Fletcher’s Cove is a little known surfing location in Solana
Beach. With a beautiful maintained park, clean and easy access bathrooms, with
plenty of parking lot and street parking you may think it is worth the short
drive to frequent. Once parked you simply walk down a hill and onto a very well
maintained beach. Walls of stone line the entire beach for about a mile to the
Northern coastline.
One of the reasons why this beach is different from many of
the others is that it is North of San Diego and out of way. This means that it is
not packed like many other beaches to the South. In addition to the easy to
find places to sun tan is a lifeguard who should help surfers feel safe. Occasionally
you will even find a food vendor at the top of the hill if you are in the mood
for a bag of chips or hot dog.
The waves are large compared to some of the other beaches I
have been on. You may find that the water is a little murky with sand and seaweed.
Likewise, you should consider the pebbles nestled in the sand if you decide to
jump off your board in shallow water. Other than these few drawbacks, the
overall convenience and the highly maintained area are a benefit making it a surfer’s
secret.
Once you are done surfing you may be interested in walking
to the East for a block to find a number of different restaurants. Hwy 101 is
known for its easy parking and throughway throughout the town. A few blocks
beyond this and you run into Cedros avenue and see the downtown area where
additional eating and shopping outlets are located.
