Del Mar California – Six Fun Things To Do While Visiting

Del Mar is a lovely upscale beach town in Southern California just north of San Diego. Del Mar is Spanish for “by the sea.” Del Mar is located along the Pacific Ocean and was founded in the nineteenth century as a seaside resort for the rich and famous.

For good reason, Del Mar is the most popular beach community in San Diego. Great beaches, world-class Del Mar hotels, seaside fairgrounds, famous horseracing and a lovely downtown village provide lots of activities for everyone. Powerhouse Park even has a big children’s playground and is especially great for families with young kids. Beachgoers can also find delicious inexpensive eats at Roberto’s taco stand on Carmel Valley Road, overlooking the beautiful Los Penasquitos Lagoon.

Del Mar has a very long record of Hollywood celebrities visiting because of the horse track that Bing Crosby and Jimmy Durante founded in 1936. Their star power made the Del Mar Race Track one of the most gorgeous and esteemed tracks in the world of racing. The horse track brought a steady steam of Hollywood types to the hotels in Del Mar. As a result, numerous Del Mar resorts and inns were founded and thrived.

Del Mar Ca hotels, inns and lodging accommodations are breathtaking, but pricey. One of the most exquisite Del Mar hotels is along the shores of the ocean – it’s The Grand Del Mar, an awesome San Diego resort that, as they say, “Celebrates the connection we all have with stillness, comfort and relaxation.”

Ranked among the best luxury resorts in the country by Cond Nast, L’Auberge Del Mar beach hotel brings together panoramic coastal views, casual elegance and personalized service to create an outstanding romantic weekend getaway at a Del Mar resort.

The age-old San Diego County Fair has been held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds every summer. Locals refer to it as the Del Mar Fair – no one ever calls it the San Diego County Fair. The fair’s location is perfect because it is only several blocks from the refreshingly cooling breezes from the Pacific Ocean on the first hot days of summer. If you decide to visit the fair, make sure you get reservations for accommodation before hand from any of the Del Mar inns or Del Mar hotels.

There are not many Del Mar beach hotels or Del Mar beach bed and breakfasts. One of the few is both intimate and romantic and costs under $175 a night. It’s just 5 minutes up the coast highway from downtown Del Mar, a little boutique inn called the Del Mar Bed and Breakfast.

Del Mar has two seaside parks – Seagrove and Powerhouse – both great for picnicking and stunning ocean views. Often referred to as “Malibu South,” Del Mar hotels are second to none, especially the luxury beach hotels. Visitors love the trendy cafes and Italian restaurants located along Old Coast Highway 101.

Terry Hunefeld was born and raised in Michigan. He always loved the Beach Boys and their songs of California, so he moved his family to San Diego in 1998. Terry and his wife Ann Dunham own and operate the romantic Inn At Moonlight Beach Bed and Breakfast in the Del Mar area. For more information visit: Del Mar Beach Hotels or San Diego Bed and Breakfast.