Del Mar

Del Mar is at once a sleepy seaside village and a hub of excitement. Ever since Bing Crosby and his Hollywood buddies started making Del Mar their playground in the late 1930s, it has been a celebrated destination. Between one of California’s best white sand beaches, the racetrack, and the European-style village center with its fashionable shops, there is plenty to do and see. You won’t forget your visit to Del Mar!

Did You Know…..

Del Mar is Spanish for “of the sea” or “by the sea”

In 1885, Colonel Jacob Taylor purchased 338 acres from Enoch Talberts, with visions of creating a resort for the rich and famous

The Del Mar Horse Races are hosted on the Del Mar racetrack every summer

Del Mar’s beach at 15th Street was used as a backdrop for the opening credits for “Cougar Town”

The average yearly temperature in Del Mar is 65 degrees farenheight, 18 degrees celcius

Tony Hawk, skateboarder and business entrepreneur, was raised in Del Mar

Del Mar is the host of the San Diego County Fair

The Del Mar Antique Show has been held three times a year for over 50 years on the Del Mar Fairgrounds

Jimmy Durante lived on the beach for many years and has a street named after him