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1. Del Mar Beaches ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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2. Torrey Pines State Nature Reserve ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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3. Del Mar Race Track

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4. L'Auberge Del Mar

5. Del Mar Farmers Market

Category: Shopping & Stuff
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6. Coya Peruvian Secret

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7. Hotel Indigo San Diego Del Mar

Category: Unique Accommodations
© Hotel Indigo San Diego Del Mar

8. Jimmie O's

9. Free Flight Exotic Bird Sanctuary

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors

10. Poseidon Restaurant Del Mar

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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11. Jake's Del Mar

12. Pacifica Del Mar

13. Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

Category: Unique Accommodations
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14. Hilton San Diego-Del Mar

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15. Seagrove Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. San Dieguito Country Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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17. Cucina Enoteca Del Mar

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Del Mar is a laid back beach town on the Pacific coast about 20 minutes from San Diego. Called “the place where surf meets turf," Del Mar is famous for its beautiful beaches, world-known racetrack, wonderful weather, and upscale living. Del Mar is a place where you can spend the day on the beach doing nothing or fill it with non-stop action.

Del Mar is 25 minutes (20.3 miles via I-5 N) from San Diego.


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