Solana Beach, California: shopping + Zinc Café (CLOSED); things to do

Cedros Design District  

100-300 blocks of Cedros Ave., 14 miles north of La Jolla, Lomas Santa Fe Drive exit off I-5, (858) 755-0444.

Cedros Design District in Solana Beach, California

Home to many architects, builders, designers, and interior decorators, these three strollable blocks more than 85 unique boutiques and galleries.

jewelery at Antique Warehouse in Cedros Design District
in Solana Beach, California

●Antiques on Cedros  

118 S. Cedros Ave., (858)704-4900.  This collective has more than 50 dealers.  A specialty is fine estate jewelry.

●Antique Warehouse  

CLOSED  212 S. Cedros Ave., (858) 755-5156.  W-M 10-5.  There is space for 101 dealers to display their finds in this uncluttered, multi-dealer antique warehouse.  The cleanly curated selection of antiques, collectibles, and memorabilia includes an excellent selection of gemstone rings, record albums, china, and more. 

●Chic Weed  

240 S. Cedros Ave., (858) 205-8083.  This mostly outdoor garden shop is a pleasant browse.

●Cut Loose

MOVED  142 S. Cedros Ave. #K, (858) 509-0386.  14 M-Sat 10-5:30, Sun 11-5.  Made in San Francisco, this brand is designed for larger women.  It uses fabulous colors and fabrics, especially linen. 

Leaping Lotus in Cedros Design District in Solana Beach, California

●Leaping Lotus  

CLOSED  240 S. Cedros Ave., (858) 720-8283.  M-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-6.  More than 100 vendors display a stunning variety of goods in a gigantic two-floor warehouse space.  Items include clothing, house and garden goods, and unusual gifts. 

SoLo shop in Cedros Design District in Solana Beach, California

●SoLo  

309 S. Cedros Ave., (858) 794-9016.  This upscale collective displays  creative and stylish collections of gifts and home accessories from eight different vendors in a dramatic restored warehouse.

egg salad sandwich and chili at Zinc Cafe in Cedros Design District
in Solana Beach, California

sparrows at Zinc Cafe in Cedros Design District in Solana Beach, California

●Zinc Café  

CLOSED 132 S. Cedros Ave., (858) 793-5436.  My favorite lunch here is a half egg-salad sandwich with a bowl of chili and a lemon-frosted pecan cookie.  More description.

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