Winners Circle Resort

The Resort and Its Setting

Winners Circle Resort is an independent timeshare property affiliated with RCI, located in Solana Beach, California. Being RCI-affiliated means owners aren't limited to using their week on-site — they can also deposit it into the RCI exchange network and put it toward stays at other RCI resorts around the world. That combination of a fixed, desirable home resort plus exchange flexibility is the main draw for most owners here.

Solana Beach itself is a small, upscale coastal community in San Diego County, known for its bluff-top views, sandy beach and relaxed village feel. It's the kind of town where a timeshare week doubles as both a beach holiday and a quieter alternative to the busier resort strips further south.

The Area and Things to Do

Solana Beach's own shoreline is the obvious starting point — a short stretch of sand with cafes, surf shops and a laid-back coastal vibe right in town. A few minutes up the coast, Del Mar offers a more polished version of the same scene, with its well-known beaches, the Del Mar Fairgrounds, and the historic Del Mar Thoroughbred Club for race days.

Nature lovers will want to set aside time for Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, roughly 20 minutes south, where coastal trails wind along dramatic sandstone cliffs with Pacific views in every direction. For a full day out, downtown San Diego is about a 30-minute drive, with its museums, waterfront and the Gaslamp Quarter offering a change of pace from the beach towns.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

Owners who no longer use their Winners Circle Resort week regularly often look to sell or rent it out rather than let it sit idle. On BidMyTimeshare.com, that process stays entirely owner-to-owner: you set your own asking price, write your own listing, and interested buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission on the sale — sellers simply pay a one-time listing fee to get their week in front of buyers.

Because Winners Circle Resort is an independent property, resale transfers go through the resort's own owners' association or management company rather than a branded developer process. If you're selling, it's worth contacting the association directly to confirm the current transfer fee and whether there's a right of first refusal on resales, as these details can affect how quickly a sale closes. Buyers should ask the same questions before agreeing a price — specifically the transfer fee, the current annual maintenance fee, and whether RCI affiliation carries over automatically to a new owner or needs to be re-registered separately. None of these figures are standardised across independent resorts, so get them in writing from the resort before finalising any deal.

Practical Notes

Solana Beach sits about 30 minutes north of San Diego International Airport (SAN), making the resort reasonably convenient for air travellers. Parking in town can fill up quickly, particularly in summer, so an early start helps if you're planning a day trip to nearby beaches or attractions. If you hold an RCI membership, it's worth checking the exchange calendar well ahead of your preferred travel dates, since availability at in-demand resorts can book up early.