Welcome to Del Mar
Beautiful beaches with a world-renowned racetrack await you.
Del Mar Village is about 20 miles north of San Diego along the Southern California coastline. This small beach town is famous for horse races, unique beaches, and upscale living. Its history dates back to the 1880s when Theodore Loop laid a train track in the middle of Del Mar. Mr. Loop was fascinated and bought 338.11 acres to build a resort town. Since then, it has grown into an upscale village with 20 shops, 25 restaurants, and cafes with sidewalks. Another iconic place is Del Mar Racetrack. Horse racing fans flock to this track to bet on their favorite horses.
What to Love
- Attending the annual Del Mar horse racing competition
- Playing golf at the Torrey Pines Golf Course
- Dog walking at the Dog Beach
Local Lifestyle
Del Mar presents a high-class coastal lifestyle. The beautiful sunny days and easy access to beaches make it one of the best coastal towns to live in the US. Del Mar City Beach is famous for volleyball players, sunbathers, and family activities. There are also unique beaches like the Del Mar Rivermouth and North Dog Beaches, where residents bring their furry friends to enjoy playing in the sand.
For a change of scenery, Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve offers a perfect gateway from Del Mar's numerous beaches. This ecosystem provides excellent hiking trails, spots to take pictures of the beautiful landscape, and tracking wild animals. Residents can also spend their time off the beaches hiking at Scripp Bluff Preserve, Riverpath Del Mar, Crest Canyon, and the Torrey Pines State Natural reserve.
Summer in Del Mar is filled with tons of activities. The season brings horse lovers to town to bet on their favorite horses and enjoy concerts and family events over the weekend. Besides horse racing, residents spend their summer at the San Diego County Fair. This is 22 days of fun, where people from around the town gather to showcase their produce. In addition, you will find different foods, including cotton candy, deep-fried Oreos, and deep-fried snickers, to name a few.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
While some residents love spending time at the Del Mar Racetrack and beaches, others love stopping by local restaurants. Jake's Del Mar offers the perfect setting to enjoy upscale seafood for late lunch or dinner. For more seafood, head out to Poseidon Restaurant Del Mar. It's a relaxed, casual dining destination with plenty of seafood dishes and a nice ocean view connected to the beach. If you want to enjoy an evening of great food and wine, head to Pamplemousse Grille. Here you will get a variety of meals to delight your palate, inspired and prepared by world-famous Chef Jeffrey Straus.
Besides the unique dining scene, Del Mar has exceptional shopping destinations with the best shopping experience. Flower Hill Promenade offers a uniquely curated mix of local boutiques with global brands and locally handmade items. If you want to catch up with the latest seasonal women's clothing brand, visit Matti D and shop clothes from featured brands, including CinQ A Sept, Moussy, Retrofete, Significant Other, and Smythe. For your sporting goods, head to no other place than Rusty Del Mar Surf Shop.
Things to Do
Del Mar offers several great leisure activities to participate in. See its beauty from a different vantage point with a trip with Magical Adventure Balloon Rides. Enjoy a sunset ride as you glide over Del Mar's elegant homes and golf courses. If you love golf, a few rounds at Torrey Pines Golf Course will complete your day. Test your golfing skills in this 18-hole golf course with its tight fairways, exceptional length, ample bunkering, and lush rough.
A stop at the Del Mar Farmers Market never disappoints if you’re looking for a traditional farmer's market fare. Besides the fresh fruits, flowers, honey, and vegetables available here, you will find international cuisines, seafood, and different types of meat, which are not often found in other markets.
