Del Mar, which means "By the Sea", is a small, affluent coastal town south of Solana Beach and north of La Jolla. Del Mar has retained much of its quaint, rustic feel and historic buildings, while undergoing some redevelopment in its downtown district.
Some features of Del Mar by the sea are its historic downtown district, city beach, Powerhouse Center Park, San Dieguito Lagoon, the Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack, and Hot Air Balloon Rides
ACTIVITY HUBS
Del Mar Beach Activity Hub
Del Mar City Beach, Powerhouse Center and Park, Seagrove Park , Del Mar Village, Del Mar Plaza. Events: Several events throughout the year.
BEACHES
Del Mar City Beach
Two miles of sandy beaches, easily accessible. North section allows dogs to run freely in summer.
SHORELINE PARKS
Powerhouse Center and Park
Renovated historic building, serves as a functional community space and outdoor theatre. The park is a large grassy area, overlooking Del Mar beach.
Seagrove Park
An open grassy area, with pine trees, and ocean view.. Popular Del Mar spot for weddings and gatherings.
RESERVES
San Dieguito Lagoon
The lagoon is a stopover site on the Pacific Flyway for birds migrating from Siberia to South America.
THEATRE / MUSIC / ART
Del Mar Art Center
Coalition of both emerging and established artists, displaying work at the Del Mar Art Center Gallery.
SHOPPING AREAS
Del Mar Village
Dating back to the 1880s, the Del Mar Village has an old world charm & quaintness; a block from the beach.
Del Mar Plaza
In the heart of the Village, Del Mar Plaza offers tasty restaurants, and trendy shops and boutiques.
FARMERS' MARKETS
Del Mar Farmers Market
International cuisine, art and gifts, regularly scheduled special events for the family.
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Hosts many events a year, most notably the San Diego County Fair and the Del Mar Races.
HOTELS
Del Mar Hotels, Del Mar Boutique Hotels, Del Mar Beach Hotels
Several small and mid-size hotel resorts. A major Grande resort. Quaint boutique hotels. A hotel resort steps from beach. A beachfront hotel.
EVENTS
Del Mar National Horse Show
April 17 - May 4, 2008
One of the most respected, distinguished and popular equestrian events in Southern CA.
Del Mar Antique Show
April 18 - 20, 2008
Every January, April and November, explore 100,000 square feet of antiques and collectibles.
San Diego County Fair
June 14 - July 6, 2008
Hundreds of arts & craft exhibits, rides, games, vendor halls, landscaping shows, animal shows.
Del Mar Summer Twilight Concerts
Sundays, June 17 - Sept. 14 2008
Held on Sunday evenings at Powerhouse Community Center Park, overlooking ocean.
Summer Solstice in Del Mar
June 19, 2008
Celebrate the arrival of Summer, taste cuisine, wine & ale, huge silent auction. live music.
Del Mar Races
July 16 - Sept 3, 2008
The Del Mar Thoroughbred Horse Races takes place annually from the end of July to mid-Sept.
Moonlight Movie in Del Mar
August 16, 2008
Bring a blanket and your friends and family down to Powerhouse Park to enjoy the first DMVA and Time Warner Cable Moonlight Movie. The Movie will be "Surf's Up" Rated G.
Taste of Del Mar and Art Stroll
October 4, 2008
In the Village, enjoy juried art exhibits and sample cuisine from local restaurants.
The Scream Zone
October 2008 (TBA)
Haunted Hayride, Chamber of Chills, and House of Horror, all in a creepy section of the fairgrounds.
Del Mar Halloween in the Village
October 26, 2008
Downtown for trick-or-treating, arts and crafts, a magic show, costume contest and more.
Holiday Wonderland in Del Mar
December 7, 2008
Santa Claus, Tastes from Del Mar restaurants, face painting, Holiday Arts and Crafts Bazaar, and more.
Del Mar Holiday of Lights
Late Nov. 2008 - early Jan. 1, 2009 (TBA)
A spectacular drive-through light show, themed for the holiday season, with over 400 displays.
