Solimar Beach, Beach in Ventura County, United States
Solimar Beach is a sandy shore along the Pacific Coast Highway north of Ventura, California, with views across the ocean. The beach features light-colored sand and easy access from the coastal road for swimmers and beach walkers.
The area developed as a residential coastal community that shaped how this part of Ventura County grew. Housing and private developments changed the original beach landscape over time.
Professional surfer Mary Osbourne, who won MTV's Surf Girls competition, developed her surfing skills at the waves of Solimar Beach.
Parking is free along Pacific Coast Highway, and leashed dogs are welcome without any admission fee. The beach is easily accessible since it sits right next to the main coastal road.
The southern end of the beach has tide pools where visitors can spot marine creatures like octopuses when the water recedes. To the north, the shore borders private gated residential areas that are off-limits to the public.
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