28 days to Election Day, Tuesday, November 3. The closest 24-hour drop box is the Solana Beach Branch Library, 0.7 miles from Fletcher Cove.
- Your ballot comes by mail the week of October 5 (all active registered voters).
- Drop boxes: open from Sunday, October 4 until 8pm on Tuesday, November 3.
- By mail: postmarked no later than Tuesday, November 3.
- Vote in person: select vote centers open daily 8am to 5pm starting Saturday, October 24; all vote centers starting Saturday, October 31. Election Day, every vote center and drop box is open 7am to 8pm.
Dates from the San Diego County Registrar of Voters (sdvote.com), checked Oct 4, 2026. This page is an independent local guide, not the Registrar. Didn't get it, moved, or not registered? · Where's my ballot? · sample ballot · Registrar election information.
24-hour ballot drop boxes
| Drop box (map) | From Fletcher Cove |
|---|---|
| Solana Beach Branch Library 157 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach | 0.7 mi |
| Cardiff-by-the-Sea Branch Library 2081 Newcastle Ave, Cardiff-by-the-Sea | 2.2 mi |
| Del Mar Civic Center 1050 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar | 2.6 mi |
| Carmel Valley Library 3919 Townsgate Dr, San Diego | 3.7 mi |
| Rancho Santa Fe Branch Library 17040 Avenida De Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe | 4.5 mi |
| Pacific Highlands Ranch Library 12911 Pacific Pl, San Diego | 5.4 mi |
| Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District 18027 Calle Ambiente, Rancho Santa Fe | 7.5 mi |
| UCSD Price Center Loop Matthews Ln, La Jolla | 8.0 mi |
Open around the clock from October 4 through November 2; on Election Day they close at 8pm.
Indoor drop boxes (building hours)
| Drop box (map) | From Fletcher Cove | Today (Tue) |
|---|---|---|
| Del Mar Branch Library 1309 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar Closed Monday Oct 12 | 2.4 mi | 12pm-7pm |
| Encinitas Chamber Of Commerce 535 Encinitas Blvd STE 116, Encinitas Closed Sunday Oct 4 | 3.8 mi | 9am-5pm |
| Encinitas Branch Library 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas | 3.9 mi | 12pm-7pm |
| Carlsbad City Library 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad Closed Monday Oct 12 | 7.9 mi | 9am-7pm |
Vote centers
| Vote center (map) | From Fletcher Cove | Open | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solana Beach City Council Chambers 635 S Hwy 101, Solana Beach | 0.6 mi | October 31 to November 3 | Yes |
| St Peters Episcopal-Parish Hall 334 14th St, Del Mar | 2.3 mi | October 31 to November 3 | Yes |
| Ada W Harris Elem School-MPR 1508 Windsor Rd, Cardiff-by-the-Sea | 2.8 mi | October 31 to November 3 | Yes |
| Carmel Valley Rec Center · MPR RM 1 3777 Townsgate Dr, San Diego | 3.7 mi | October 24 to November 3 | Yes |
| Encinitas Community Center-Manzanita RM 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr, Encinitas | 3.8 mi | October 31 to November 3 | Yes |
| 1st Church Of Christ Scientist-Schl RM 6165 La Flecha, Rancho Santa Fe | 4.7 mi | October 31 to November 3 | Yes |
| Pacific Highlands Ranch Rec-MPR North 5977 Village Center Loop Rd, San Diego | 5.5 mi | October 31 to November 3 | Yes |
| Ocean Air Recreation Ctr-Activity RM 100 4770 Fairport Way, San Diego | 5.5 mi | October 31 to November 3 | Yes |
| Capri Elem School-Media Ctr 941 Capri Rd, Encinitas | 5.9 mi | October 31 to November 3 | Yes |
| Stagecoach Community Center-Activity RM 3420 Camino De Los Coches, Carlsbad | 6.2 mi | October 31 to November 3 | Yes |
Vote at any vote center in San Diego County. The Registrar posts live wait times once vote centers open: vote center wait times.
Locations and hours come straight from the Registrar of Voters' public map data for the November 3, 2026 election, nearest Fletcher Cove first, and refresh three times a day. Distances are straight lines.
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Questions people ask
Where is the closest ballot drop box to Solana Beach?
The Solana Beach Branch Library, 157 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach: a 24-hour drop box, open around the clock until November 2 and until 8pm on Election Day, per the San Diego County Registrar of Voters.
Where can I vote in person near Solana Beach?
Solana Beach City Council Chambers, 635 S Hwy 101, Solana Beach (open october 31 to november 3). You can vote at any vote center in the county. Earliest nearby: Carmel Valley Rec Center · MPR RM 1, open October 24 to November 3.
When do drop boxes open in San Diego County?
Sunday, October 4, 2026. They stay open until 8pm on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3.
When will I get my ballot?
The Registrar mails ballots to all active registered voters the week of October 5, 2026.
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