Best Donuts in Solana Beach

We've collected top 10 mentioned donuts shops in Solana Beach from other articles such as S&A Getaway, Carmen Varner // Social Media Manager by Day, Lifestyle + Travel Writer Whenever Else!, Tripster Travel Guide.

Best Donuts in Solana Beach

Nomad Donuts
Nomad Donuts
4.5 (768 ratings)
Globally inspired donuts, wood-fired bagels & coffee served in a bright space with casual seating.
3102 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
Donut shopBagel shopBakeryCoffee shop
Mentioned by The Dana on Mission Bay Blog
The Best Vegan Restaurants in San Diego | The Dana on Mission Bay
"Satisfy your sweet tooth at North Park’s Nomad Donuts, which landed a spot in City Beat’s “Best Donuts in San Diego” roundup. Although not exclusively vegan, they do offer a number of non-dairy options, including ube taro, blueberry lavender, and Thai tea flavors. The venue itself is also delightful: a cherry-red, vintage double-decker bus set within a peaceful courtyard."
Mentioned by Eater San Diego
17 Dessert Spots With Takeout and Delivery Options
"Visit this North Park shop for globally-inspired doughnut flavors like ube taro coconut and Thai tea. Montreal-style bagels and sandwiches are also available. Open regular hours for takeout and pickup or delivery via Postmates or DoorDash."
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"Nomad Donuts in North Park really has some of the most unique donut flavors you will ever see. Every one in San Diego is an açaí fan. Mix açaí and a donut together, and it's every San Diegan's dream."
Donut Bar
Donut Bar
4.6 (2852 ratings)
Innovative & locally sourced donut menu that changes daily & includes vegan choices.
631 B St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Donut shopCoffee shopDessert shop
Mentioned by GiftYa
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"The sign of a good donut shop is one that makes you salivate the second you step through the door - and that’s exactly what you’ll get at Donut Bar. Image courtesy of Donut Bar Instagram. Are you looking for a new regular donut place where you can be sure that you’ll like at least one thing on the menu?"
Mentioned by Spoon University
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"Even though there’s almost always a line, it’s worth the wait. They offer unique flavors like candied pineapple and peach fritter, but the creme brûlée donut is easily the best, with an oozing custard filling and a perfectly brûléed top."
VG Donut & Bakery
VG Donut & Bakery
4.7 (1067 ratings)
Old-fashioned bakery offering coffee, bread, donuts, cookies, cakes & more since 1969.
106 Aberdeen Dr, Cardiff, CA 92007, USA
BakeryBagel shopDonut shopPie shopWedding bakery
Mentioned by Pacific San Diego
Holey donuts: San Diego sounds off on favorites
"This North County classic had voters singing its praises, like the blueberry buttermilk bar, chocolate old fashioned, maple glazed, and the apple fritter. Member Robin Pennell loves the chocolate covered old fashioned, second bake, stating, “These donuts are not hipster, just old school and absolutely perfect in every way.”. 106 Aberdeen Dr., Cardiff, 760.753.2400, vgbakery.com"
Mentioned by toyotaofpoway.com
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"Famous for making old-fashioned doughnuts, this bakery is a hit with the locals. They also recommend the banana nut bread as well as coffee cakes. You can choose from a wide range of flavors with the coffee cakes, such a strawberry cream cheese to satisfy any sweet tooth."
Mentioned by Tripster Travel Guide
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"Monday – Saturday: 5:00 am – 9:00 pm Sunday: 5:00 am – 7:00 pm. Specializing in the “old style of baking”, V.G. Donut & Bakery whips up tantalizing donuts, pastries, cookies, cakes, and more daily."
The Goods
The Goods
4.7 (401 ratings)
Small, airy counter-serve for donuts in gourmet varieties such as stuffed Nutella & s’mores.
2965 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
Donut shop
Mentioned by Carmen Varner // Social Media Manager by Day, Lifestyle + Travel Writer Whenever Else!
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"Breakfast in Carlsbad is a remarkable experience with a couple outdoor seating options so you can people watch & social distance. Head over to the Visit Carlsbad website for all about the city. The interior feels minimal, modern, with an eye toward design."
Peterson's Donut Corner
Peterson's Donut Corner
4.7 (2539 ratings)
Stalwart, walk-up dessert shop serving donuts, pastries & ice cream, open 24 hours daily.
903 S Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025, USA
Donut shop
Mentioned by San Diego Travel Blog
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"Where: 903 S Escondido Blvd.Long before doughnuts got trendy, this old-school shop was legendary among doughnut-lovers for its delicious, oversized, low-priced French Crullers ($.95), Bear Claws ($1.99), and Cinnamon Twists ($1.35). Even in the Golden Age of gourmet doughnuts in which we find ourselves, this nearly-four-decade-old institution stands out."
Mentioned by Pacific San Diego
Holey donuts: San Diego sounds off on favorites
"One EDSD member Craig Rinehart loves this shop so much, he decided to have it at his wedding instead of cake, while voter Julie Sanders proclaimed, “the cronut changed my life.” According to Leslie Koch, “When the raised donuts are fresh there’s such a nice balance of a slight crisp and melt in mouth doughiness.” Cue the craving."
Mentioned by Spoon University
5 San Diego Donut Shops To Try Right Now
"The Peterson’s Pillow is the only square here and it’s a game changer. Known for a new spin on the cronut, this pillow comes in flavors such as: chocolate, maple bacon, and cinnamon sugar. They also offer a variety of donuts, twists, bars, and pastries."
Donut Panic
Donut Panic
4.1 (227 ratings)
Indie donut & bagel shop, with a regular weekly schedule of vegan & non-vegan days.
6171 Mission Gorge Rd #113, San Diego, CA 92120, USA
Donut shopBagel shopBakeryBreakfast restaurantCoffee shopTakeout RestaurantSandwich shopTea storeVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by There San Diego
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"A photo posted by Donut Panic (@donutpanicsd) on Jan 11, 2017 at 6:16am PST. “Donut Panic”about eating amazing donuts from this little shop on Mission Gorge Road because they are organic and in San Diego, we love the organic, healthy options – even when it comes to eating donuts!. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and weekends, Donut Panic offers 100% vegan donuts and bagels, and during the rest of the week they have traditional desserts and old fashioned donuts."
Mentioned by Spoon University
5 San Diego Donut Shops To Try Right Now
"Besides a clever name, Donut Panic is also great at glazed donuts. Along with traditional donuts, they offer vegan creations such as chocolate espresso almond, Earl Grey, maple bacon glaze, and even rosewater cardamom. Baker Linda Dami combines potato flakes mixed with flour, soy milk, sugar, salt, oil, and yeast."
Finest Donuts of San Diego
Finest Donuts of San Diego
4.3 (258 ratings)
Light-filled nook offering a glass case of sugary bakery fare, plus bagels, subs & ice cream.
3458 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104, USA
Donut shop
Mentioned by Red Tricycle
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"Linda makes more than just donuts… she’ll bake anything your heart desires and will make it fun too!. Case in point: these seasonal kids cookie decorating kits she has available for Valentine’s Day. If you need a cookie fix in between seasons, she’s always got some cookies ready for you."
Lucky Donuts House
Lucky Donuts House
4.2 (85 ratings)
909 Grand Ave #8, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
Donut shopBakeryDessert shop
Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme
4.4 (247 ratings)
Longtime chain serving a variety of donut flavors & shapes, plus coffee & frozen drinks.
2325 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92054, USA
Donut shopCoffee shopDessert shopFast food restaurant
Fresh Golden Donuts
Fresh Golden Donuts
4.6 (49 ratings)
Familiar bakery-cafe fixing up an extensive donut selection, plus coffee & savory filled croissants.
10601 Tierrasanta Blvd # B, San Diego, CA 92124, USA
Donut shop

Best Breweries in Solana Beach

OffBeat Brewing Company
OffBeat Brewing Company
3.9 (13 ratings)4.5 (3 ratings)
This brewery offers samplings of its craft beers in a bright tasting room displaying local artwork.
1223 Pacific Oaks Pl, Escondido, CA 92029, USA
BreweryFood & DrinkBar
Saint Archer Brewing Co.
Saint Archer Brewing Co.
4.2 (171 ratings)
Handcrafted beers lure locals to this brewery's industrial tasting room with weekend food trucks.
9550 Distribution Ave, San Diego, CA 92121, USA
BreweryEvent venue
Mentioned by There San Diego
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"Saint Archer Brewing Company will be reopening both of it’s tasting rooms, located in Miramar and Leucadia respectively, for guests to enjoy onsite, outdoor beers paired with local food partners. Leucadia has partnered with Pandora Pizza, and Miramar will be serving Artesano Tacos on Saturdays, and Pizza Joint Monday through Friday, and Sunday. Leucadia is open daily from 12PM to 7PM, while Miramar is open Monday through Thursday 2PM to 7PM, Friday and Saturday 12PM to 7PM, and Sunday 12PM to 6PM."
Jacked Up Brewery
Jacked Up Brewery
4.7 (175 ratings)5 (3 ratings)
800 W Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025, USA
BreweryFood & Drink
Mentioned by lyft.com
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"Michael Poulson began brewing beer in 1994, in his kitchen with the support of Caroline, his wife of 23 years. Between 2012 and 2015 they entered brewing competitions, consistently taking home 3rd, then 2nd, then 1st, until we were winning best of show."

Best Zoo in Solana Beach

Asian Passage
Asian Passage
4.6 (30 ratings)
San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Zoo
Mentioned by Ultimate Disney Planning Guide: MickeyVisit.com
Ultimate Guide to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Safari Park
"The Asian Passage is south of Panda Canyon and is a simulation of a tropical Asian rain forest. This scenic passage includes grizzly bears, snow leopards, and sun bears. This spectacular area also features the Sun Bear Forest, which resembles a southeast Asian rain forest, and the Hawaiian Native Plant Garden."
Mentioned by LaJolla.com
The San Diego Zoo
"The Asian Passage area includes the Sun Bear Forest, Grizzly Bear exhibit, and more. It’s a fun area to explore, and isn’t quite as big as Africa Rocks."
San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo
4.7 (39227 ratings)4.5 (25555 ratings)
Zoo features giraffes, koalas, apes & more, plus a safari park for tours & a conservation society.
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
ZooZoos & Aquariums
Mentioned by Holidify
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"Address: 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, San Diego, California 92027Tickets: USD 140 - USD 220. Acclaimed as one of San Diego’s most popular tourist attractions, the Wild Animal Park hosts sleepover events which take R-rated turns during the “Adults Only Roar and Snore Safari Night” every month. Guided hikes, wildlife watching, campfire chats and music parties are a part of this safari, and all events have a kid-friendly counterpart!"
Mentioned by 710 Beach Rentals
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"Live life on the wild side when you visit the world-famous San Diego Zoo. It was always a treat when our parents took us to see the monkeys frolicking in their home, and the zoo is even better today!. Learn about animals from all over the planet and have a blast watching them in their near to natural habitats."
Mentioned by Family Destinations Guide
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"Dr. Harry M. Wegeforth, founder of the Zoological Society of San Diego, was inspired by the exotic animal exhibitions at the 1915 Panama-California Exposition. Unlike the exposition, however, Dr. Wegeforth was one of the early advocates for cageless exhibits."
Elephant Odyssey
Elephant Odyssey
4.7 (77 ratings)
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Zoo
Mentioned by LaJolla.com
The San Diego Zoo
"Elephant Odyssey is one of the most well known parts of the park. It’s a huge area that’s dedicated solely to several beautiful African and Asian elephants. The Elephants are free to roam among large areas, and it also includes the Elephant Care Center where you may see a zookeeper caring for one of them."
Mentioned by Ultimate Disney Planning Guide: MickeyVisit.com
Ultimate Guide to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Safari Park
"The Elephant Odyssey is home to the African and Asian elephant habitat. This area includes the majestic elephants along with the Elephant Care Center and Fossil Portal. Guests can also see lions, jaguars, California condor, camels, and the Malayan tapir."

Best Beach in Solana Beach

La Jolla Cove
La Jolla Cove
4.8 (1188 ratings)4.5 (12342 ratings)
Popular with divers, this quaint beach houses permanent lifeguard stations, picnic tables & showers.
San Diego, CA 92037, USA
BeachOutdoor ActivitiesParks
Pacific Beach
Pacific Beach
4.5 (1155 ratings)
Pacific Beach is a relaxed neighborhood by the beach, popular with sunbathers and surfers. Trendy hotel bars and casual cafes line the boardwalk, while Mission Boulevard and the surrounding streets are dotted with women’s clothing boutiques, yoga studios and casual drinking spots that draw a young, bar-hopping crowd. Inland, the grassy slope of Kate Sessions Park has sweeping views of the city and San Diego Bay.
San Diego, CA, USA
Nature & ParksBeaches
Mentioned by San Diego 5 days itinerary
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"If you want a beach that’s bit more lively, you can head down to Pacific Beach and Mission Beach. Both beaches are great for people-watching on the boardwalk. Make sure to grab drinks at a beachy bar, and even perfect your surfing skills at The Wave House. Yep, at The Wave House, you can surf an artificial wave (or watch others do it)!"
Mentioned by San Diego 5 days itinerary
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"Catch a morning surf lessons from Surfari Surf School at north Mission Beach, and enjoy some prime people-watching on the Pacific Beach Boardwalk while you catch your breath. You’ll have worked up quite an appetite, so sate it the way a local surfer would—with fish tacos from Oscars Mexican Seafood."
Ocean Beach City Beach
Ocean Beach City Beach
4.4 (27 ratings)
San Diego, CA 92107, USA
Beach

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Solana Beach

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