Van Niche in Solana Beach
This is a Boondockers Welcome host in Solana Beach, CA
Max Rig Size
< 25 (ft)
Parking Spaces
1
Same Day Requests
Yes
Quiet suburban neighborhood with houses fairly close together. 1/4 mile east of Interstate-5 and 1.5 miles from the beach. Parking is in my driveway, which has a moderate 4% slope front-to-rear, and some sideways tilt. I have blocks available that will get you almost level. This space is limited to vans under 25 feet long and 88 inches or less in width with mirrors folded. This is so I can get my car in and out of the garage. Sorry, no trailers or RVs. Temperatures are mostly pleasant, as we are 1.5 miles from the coast. Suggested local attractions: Nice beaches 1-3 miles away (Fletcher Cove has plenty of free parking), VONs supermarket & restaurants: 1/4 mile away. Lots of other stores & restaurants within 1 mile. Mission Bay: 20 minutes. Downtown San Diego: 30 minutes.
Vehicle Suitability Information
Pets Welcome
Electric Hookup: 30A
Wifi
Generators Allowed
Water Hookup
House Rules
Your friendly, well behaved dog is welcome. If your dog is aggressive or barks at passing dogs or walkers, this location is not for you. Generators should be off 9:30pm-7:30am.
Location
Access Road Conditions: Paved
Parking Surface
Pavement
Hosted By cwmacphail
Age:
65+
Retired techie who lived in Minneapolis and Boston before settling in Solana Beach, CA with family 20+ years ago. I've taken 6 long road trips since fitting up my Nissan NV van in 2015. I love to meet and trade ideas with van & RV travelers. Home Town: Solana Beach, CA Favorite Boondocking Locations: I usually stay with friends & family or at public campgrounds, Wal-Marts, or Pilot truck stops. Skills or Expertise to Share: I'm super handy fabricating stuff -- wood, plastics, aluminum, coroplast, fabric, etc. I like space-efficient and weight-efficient solutions.
Availability for RV Camping
References for this location from other RVers
NMTC1986
5 days ago
This was my 2nd time parking at Chris' place. He is always so kind and welcoming. I appreciate how quiet the neighborhood is & many activities are close by. This trip I enjoyed hiking Annie’s Canyon, exploring the Flower Fields in Carlsbad & discovering a Meditation Garden.
BlackSwan
1 week ago
Everything was wonderful. He gave so many suggestions and great details on parking. We were grateful to be in such a beautiful area with such a nice and helpful host. Looking forward to our next visit!
CConwheels
2 weeks ago
The host was lovely and made us feel at home. This is a great location to all the nearby beaches and shopping. We rode our bikes around the beautiful neighbourhood, cooked our supper, and watched the sunset over the ocean from our van! A great place!
BabaretGustave
2 weeks ago
Chris was very welcoming. Very well situated near San Diego in a beautiful neighborhood.We loved it! Thank you again!
NMTC1986
3 weeks ago
Chris is a really kind & understanding host. The beautiful neighborhood was a quiet & safe place for us to rest in our van after a fun-filled day exploring the city. My husband & I really enjoyed bringing our dinner to the beach that is only a few minutes away. I recommend sitting on the benches above the beach or taking a blanket down to the sand so you can listen to the waves roll in and watch the sky put on a show as the sun sets for the evening!
