Solana Beach Coastal Rail Trail - Solana Beach, California
This 1.5 mile linear park along the coast highway was designed to metaphorically celebrate the edge between land and sea. Crescent moon shaped decks, sculptural seating walls, poetry, planting, paving patterns, and organic seat walls (that artistically represent the coastal bluffs) all celebrate this concept. Public art by Betsy Schultz (entrance sign and monument) and Amber Irwin (sunburst sculpture) were integrated into the park along with artwork created by the Schmidt Design Group, Inc. in collaboration with the Public Art Committee of Solana Beach. Drought tolerant and native vegetation were utilized throughout.