The unique small-town feel of Solana Beach has cultivated a community with many wonderful traditions. One tradition that we hold dearly is the City’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. This annual community event is a special celebration that kicks off the holiday season. In preparation for Sunday's event, the spectacular 30-foot Holiday tree was installed today at Fletcher Cove Park. Framed by the magnificent view of the ocean, Fletcher Cove Park provides the perfect backdrop for this wonderful event. Every year, the City and the wonderful community volunteers from the Parks and Recreation Commission use holiday magic to transform the park into an evening of Holiday cheer. The Holiday spirit grows each year and now the annual event includes many festivities such as live music, community performances, delicious treats, and Santa’s arrival by a fire-truck escort. So pull out those cozy winter coats, grab your family and friends, and come join us this Sunday, December 4th, at 4:30 PM, to celebrate the start of the Holiday season!
Community Outreach is a top priority for the North Coastal Sheriff's Station. Come and ask our bilingual Peace Officers questions and discuss any concerns while enjoying complimentary coffee and pan dulce on Thursday, December 8th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, at the La Colonia Community Center.
The Sheriff’s Department regularly hosts “Coffee with the Community” to give the public a chance to chat in a casual setting over a free cup of coffee. No speeches, no agenda, just casual conversation.
The City will be holding a Special City Council meeting on Friday, December 9th, at 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers. This Special Meeting will include certifying the election results and seating new Councilmembers. There will also be a special acknowledgment of outgoing Deputy Mayor Kelly Harless to recognize her dedicated service and accomplishments during her time on the City Council. Please view the agenda for more information on the Special Council Meeting.
The City and La Colonia Community Foundation invite you to the La Colonia Holiday Tree Lighting event on Saturday, December 10th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Join your friends and neighbors at historic La Colonia Park to celebrate the Holiday season. There will be plenty of sweets, treats, and Mexican hot cocoa to go along with all the fun, including traditional Holiday aguinaldos treat bags for the children, and delicious pan dulce (Mexican sweet bread). Santa will make another appearance and children will have the chance to ask him for that most important gift and to remind him just how good they’ve been all year!
The City of Solana Beach is dedicated to incorporating art into public spaces and is especially interested in incorporating the work of local artists in such spaces whenever possible. To ensure that the cultural experience of the City continues to enrich and engage the community, the City and its Public Arts Commission are seeking applications from artists for the following Public Arts Programs:
Email Kayla Moshki at kmoshki@cosb.org if you have any questions about these applications.
Public Meetings
City Council meetings are held in-person in the Council Chambers at City Hall. All meetings are also subject to cancellation. Please refer to the City's Public Meetings page for updates, meeting schedules, directions on submitting a public comment, or for more information.
The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays. From testing family recipes to decorating cakes and cookies, everyone enjoys being part of the preparations. With the potential for extra cooks in the kitchen during the Thanksgiving holiday, the potential for distractions also increase. So keeping fire safety top of mind in the kitchen during this joyous but hectic time is important, especially when there’s a lot of activity and people at home. As you start preparing your holiday schedule and organizing that large family feast, remember, by following a few simple safety tips you can enjoy time with your loved ones and keep yourself and your family safer from fire.
Solana Beach City Hall and all non-essential City buildings will be closed on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular hours will resume on Monday, November 28th. Have a wonderful holiday!
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, EDCO's residential collection service will not be performed on Thursday, November 24th. Residents with a trash pickup scheduled for Thursday or after will have a one-day residential delay in service this week.
The City will be holding a Special City Council meeting on December 9th, at 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers. This Special Meeting will include certifying the election results and seating new Councilmembers. There will also be a special acknowledgment of outgoing Deputy Mayor Kelly Harless to recognize her accomplishments during her time on the City Council. Please stay tuned for the complete agenda closer to the Special Council Meeting date.
Community Events
Fletcher Cove Holiday Tree Lighting
To celebrate the start of the holiday season, the City's Parks and Recreation Commission invites you to join your friends and neighbors at the annual Holiday Tree Lighting event on Sunday, December 4th, at 4:30 PM. Once the tree's light switch is flipped, all eyes turn to watch for Santa's arrival by fire-truck escort! Children will have the chance to ask Santa for that most important gift and to remind him just how good they've been all year! There will be live music and cookies, cider, and treats.
The City and La Colonia Community Foundation invite you to the La Colonia Holiday Tree Lighting event on Saturday, December 10th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Join your friends and neighbors at historic La Colonia Park to celebrate the holiday season. There will be plenty of sweets, treats, and Mexican hot cocoa to go along with all the fun, including traditional holiday aguinaldos treat bags for the children, and delicious pan dulce (Mexican sweet bread). Santa will make another appearance and children will have the chance to ask him for that most important gift and to remind him just how good they’ve been all year.
Back by popular demand, the City and it's Parks and Recreation Commission are excited to invite you to watch Santa's Sleigh Ride through Solana Beach on Friday December 16th, from 2:30 to 5:30 PM! Santa will make yet another appearance in Solana Beach as he rides along with Fire, Sheriff and Marine Safety personnel. The Sleigh Ride will start and end at the Solana Beach Fire Station, located at 500 Lomas Santa Fe Drive. Please click "Read More" below to view the map and to find the estimated time when Santa will be near you!
The City of Solana Beach is dedicated to incorporating art into public spaces and is especially interested in incorporating the work of local artists in such spaces whenever possible. To ensure that the cultural experience of the City continues to enrich and engage the community, the City and its Public Arts Commission are seeking applications from public artists for the following Public Arts Programs:
Visit the City’s Career Page to learn more and to submit your online application!
Public Meetings
City Council meetings are held in-person in the Council Chambers at City Hall. All meetings are also subject to cancellation. Please refer to the City's Public Meetings page for updates, meeting schedules, directions on submitting a public comment, or for more information.
