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Del Mar Shores Stairway to Solana Beach
4.7 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Running trail in Solana Beach, California · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Del Mar Shores Stairway to Solana Beach yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Beach, known for surf and dogs.
What runners say about Del Mar Shores Stairway to Solana Beach
“Good climb down the stairs bit well worth the beautiful clean beach”
“The stairs are iconic and the beach is beautiful ~ super cool rock formations!”
“I love this beach as it’s accessible and quiet even on summer weekends.”
“I walked here on a cold, rainy morning and watched the dog walkers and surfers.”
I walked here on a cold, rainy morning and watched the dog walkers and surfers. 10/10 vibes.
Trail conditions & character
“The leash free dog park was wonderful 🐕 How could anyone be in a bad mood here?”
“The stairs are iconic and the beach is beautiful ~ super cool rock formations!”
Plan your run at Del Mar Shores Stairway to Solana Beach
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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