Life-threatening? Call 911 and let paramedics choose the hospital. Poison emergency: Poison Help, 1-800-222-1222.
Closest licensed emergency department: Scripps Memorial Hospital · Encinitas, 354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, 3.2 miles from Fletcher Cove.
Nearest trauma center: Scripps Memorial Hospital · La Jolla (Level I), 7.9 miles.
Nearest pediatric trauma center: Rady Children's Hospital San Diego (Level II pediatric), 15.1 miles.
Emergency departments near Solana Beach, nearest first
| Hospital (map) | From Fletcher Cove | Emergency license | Trauma center |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scripps Memorial Hospital · Encinitas 354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas | 3.2 mi | Basic | - |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital · La Jolla 9896 Genesee Ave, La Jolla | 7.9 mi | Basic | Level I |
| UC San Diego Health La Jolla · Jacobs Medical Center & Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center 9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla | 8.5 mi | Basic | - |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital · San Marcos 360 Rush Dr, San Marcos | 11.4 mi | Basic | - |
| Palomar UCSD Medical Center Poway 15615 Pomerado Rd, Poway | 12.6 mi | Basic | - |
| Palomar UCSD Medical Center Escondido 2185 Citracado Pkwy, Escondido | 12.7 mi | Basic | Level II |
| Sharp Tri-City Medical Center 4002 Vista Way, Oceanside | 13.4 mi | Basic | - |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital · San Diego 9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego | 14.0 mi | Basic | - |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital 7901 Frost St, San Diego | 15.0 mi | Basic | Level II |
| Rady Children's Hospital San Diego 3020 Childrens Way, San Diego | 15.1 mi | Basic | - Level II pediatric |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital · Zion 4647 Zion Ave, San Diego | 17.3 mi | Basic | - |
| UC San Diego Health Hillcrest · Hillcrest Medical Center 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego | 17.5 mi | Comprehensive | Level I |
Open general acute care hospitals licensed for emergency medical services, from the California Department of Public Health's licensing data on the CHHS open data portal (updated 2026-09-16). "Basic" and "Comprehensive" are the State's license levels; trauma designations are from the same listing. This is licensing information only: it says nothing about wait times or quality. Distances are straight lines.
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Questions people ask
Where is the closest emergency room to Solana Beach?
Scripps Memorial Hospital · Encinitas, 354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, about 3.2 miles from Fletcher Cove, licensed for basic emergency medical services (California Department of Public Health). In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the nearest trauma center to Solana Beach?
Scripps Memorial Hospital · La Jolla (Level I), about 7.9 miles away, per the State's hospital listing.
Which hospitals near Solana Beach have an emergency room?
Scripps Memorial Hospital · Encinitas (3.2 mi); Scripps Memorial Hospital · La Jolla (7.9 mi); UC San Diego Health La Jolla · Jacobs Medical Center & Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center (8.5 mi); Kaiser Foundation Hospital · San Marcos (11.4 mi); Palomar UCSD Medical Center Poway (12.6 mi).
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