Out of ice? Text PJ how many bags, where and when. PJ picks up bagged ice at a nearby store and brings it to your door, your beach access or your picnic spot in Solana Beach, Del Mar or Cardiff. $35 a stop plus the ice at the store's price. A real person answers.
Extreme Heat Warning for San Diego County coastal areas and inland valleys until Thu Oct 8, 8pm. Ice runs fill up on days like these: text early.
Extreme Heat Watch for San Diego County coachella valley; deserts; san gorgonio pass near banning until Fri Oct 9, 8pm. Ice runs fill up on days like these: text early.
Today is a busy ice day (NWS heat alert, hot, event day).
Busy ice days this week
| Day | Coast high (Solana Beach) | Inland high (Escondido) | What's on | Ice call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue Oct 6 | 88°F | 100°F | Pumpkin Station | Busy NWS heat alert, hot, event day |
| Wed Oct 7 | 84°F | 97°F | Pumpkin Station | Busy NWS heat alert, hot, event day |
| Thu Oct 8 | 84°F | 96°F | Pumpkin Station, Surfside Race Place | Busy NWS heat alert, hot, event day |
| Fri Oct 9 | 82°F | 92°F | Pumpkin Station, Surfside Race Place | Busy NWS heat alert, hot, event day |
| Sat Oct 10 | 78°F | 86°F | Pumpkin Station, Surfside Race Place, Jiu Jitsu World League | Busier event day, beach weekend |
| Sun Oct 11 | 75°F | 80°F | Pumpkin Station, Surfside Race Place, The Boardroom | Busier event day, beach weekend |
| Mon Oct 12 | 73°F | 77°F | Pumpkin Station, Surfside Race Place | Busier event day |
National Weather Service forecast highs and heat alerts, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club racing calendar and the Del Mar Fairgrounds event calendar, rebuilt every morning. Busy means a coast high of 80°F or more, an inland high of 95°F or more, or a heat alert.
How much ice?
- Party drinks: plan on 1 to 2 pounds per guest, and double it on a hot day or for a cooler that has to last all afternoon.
- Bags: most store bags run 7 to 20 pounds. Tell PJ the head count and the cooler size and the math gets done for you.
- Beach day: pre-chill the cooler, ice on top of the drinks, and keep it in the shade. UV by the hour · Beach Day Picker.
Power out?
A closed refrigerator keeps food safe for about 4 hours; a full closed freezer holds about 48 hours (24 if half full), per FoodSafety.gov. For a longer outage, bagged or block ice in the fridge and coolers buys time. Shutoff status: SDG&E PSPS dashboard · power shutoff and heat guide · North County alerts.
Good times for ice
A sunset picnic at Fletcher Cove · a long surf session · a day at the Del Mar races · Fairgrounds events · this weekend. Errands are things, not passengers.
Need a human?
This page is built every morning from public data by SideGuy, run by PJ, a local in Solana Beach. If something looks off, or you want a hand with your plans, text PJ at 858-461-8054. A real person answers.
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Questions people ask
Can I get ice delivered in Solana Beach?
Yes. Text PJ at 858-461-8054 with how many bags, where and when: $35 a stop plus the ice at the store's price, in Solana Beach, Del Mar and Cardiff.
How much ice do I need for a party?
About 1 to 2 pounds per guest for drinks, and double it on a hot day or for a cooler that has to last all afternoon.
How long does food last in the fridge when the power goes out?
About 4 hours in a closed refrigerator and about 48 hours in a full closed freezer (24 if half full), per FoodSafety.gov. Ice buys time for a longer outage.
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