Quick Summary:

  • What is Del Mar known for?
    • Del Mar is a laid-back beach town on the Pacific coast, famous for its beautiful beaches, world-known racetrack, wonderful weather, and upscale living.
  • What can you do in Del Mar?
    • Del Mar is a place where you can spend the day on the beach doing nothing or fill it with non-stop action.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Del Mar Beaches ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Beaches
Del Mar Beaches | Things to Do in Del Mar, California
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2. Torrey Pines State Nature Reserve ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Activities
Torrey Pines State Nature Reserve | Things to Do in Del Mar, California
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3. Del Mar Race Track

Del Mar Race Track | Things to Do in Del Mar, California
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4. L'Auberge Del Mar

L'Auberge Del Mar | Things to Do in Del Mar, California
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5. Del Mar Farmers Market

Category: Shopping
Del Mar Farmers Market | Things to Do in Del Mar, California
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6. Coya Peruvian Secret

Coya Peruvian Secret | Things to Do in Del Mar, California
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7. Hotel Indigo San Diego Del Mar

Category: Accommodations
Hotel Indigo San Diego Del Mar | Things to Do in Del Mar, California
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8. Jimmie O's

Jimmie O's | Things to Do in Del Mar, California
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9. Free Flight Exotic Bird Sanctuary

Category: Activities
Free Flight Exotic Bird Sanctuary | Things to Do in Del Mar, California
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10. Poseidon Restaurant Del Mar

Category: Food & Drink
Poseidon Restaurant Del Mar | Things to Do in Del Mar, California
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11. Jake's Del Mar

Jake's Del Mar | Things to Do in Del Mar, California
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12. Pacifica Del Mar

Pacifica Del Mar | Things to Do in Del Mar, California
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13. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

Category: Accommodations
Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar | Things to Do in Del Mar, California
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14. Hilton San Diego-Del Mar

Hilton San Diego-Del Mar | Things to Do in Del Mar, California
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15. Seagrove Park

Category: Activities
Seagrove Park | Things to Do in Del Mar, California
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16. San Dieguito Country Park

Category: Activities
San Dieguito Country Park | Things to Do in Del Mar, California
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17. Cucina Enoteca Del Mar

Cucina Enoteca Del Mar | Things to Do in Del Mar, California
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Del Mar is 25 minutes (20.3 miles via I-5 N) from San Diego.


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