Solana Beach

The mission of the Solana Beach Marine Safety Department is to prevent the loss of life, limb and property, reducing the city’s exposure to liabilities by protecting citizens on the beaches, in the ocean and from the coastal bluffs through prevention, education and emergency response.

The City of Solana Beach Marine Safety Department is responsible for water, beach and bluff safety for the public use of the city’s 1.7 miles of coastline. The Marine Safety Department operates with five full-time employees, complimented with 55 seasonal employees. The department primarily prevents and responds to waterborne emergencies in the City of Solana Beach 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year. Preventing and responding to calls for assistance from beachgoers, swimmers, surfers, and boaters. The Marine Safety Department also conducts animal rescues, dive rescues and recovery, cliff rescues, and provides emergency medical assistance as needed.