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Del
Mar is situated
directly to the North Coast above the La Jolla/Torrey
Pines region, Del Mar means "By the Sea" and
in fact is well known by its gorgeous views of the
Pacific Ocean. Homes in this area are also grand and
luxurious, taking full advantage of these incredible
views! It is home to the well-known Del Mar Fair
Grounds where you find the Southern California Expo
and Horseracing activities throughout the year.
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Del Mar offers a
beautiful, 2.5 miles stretch of Sandy Beach.
Excellent conditions for surfing, boogie boarding,
swimming and just lounging in the sun. Dog lovers
will enjoy bringing their dogs to the beach to run
free (limited time of year). Visitor s can enjoy a
leisurely picnic at one of the two parks adjacent to
the ocean. The Powerhouse Community Center is a
wonderful community asset for private and community
events.
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Powerhouse Park (Coast Blvd.) This is surely
one of the most idyllic playgrounds, situated right
next to a sandy beach and sparkling ocean. Children
can swing on swings to the tune of waves breaking.
The park also has slides, picnic tables, and a
grassy area (perfect for toddlers who want to eat
their lunch anywhere except the picnic table). This
is also a prime spot for kids to watch the Amtrak
trains as they come by.
Del
Mar City Beach The beach at Del Mar is a
classic southern California gem, a flat sand beach,
warm water in summer (pretty cold in winter to go
swimming without a wetsuit), lifeguard all year, and
a feeling that summer never ends. A great place to
play is where the shallow San Dieguito River runs
into the ocean. If you're lucky, you might see
horses from the Del Mar race track, exercising in
the waves.
Del Mar
Fairgrounds There's always something going on at
the Del Mar Fairgrounds, from the Del Mar National
Horse Show, San Diego County Fair (carnival rides),
or Holiday of Lights (Thanksgiving to Christmas).
For the schedule of events,
click here.
Torrey Pines State Reserve One of the rarest
pine trees, the Torrey Pines, grows on the cliffs
above the ocean here. The reserve has miles of sandy
trails that meander through the native coastal sage.
In spring, the bushes are thick with yellow, red and
blue wild flowers. For a view of the ocean and
inland lagoon, take the very short High Point Trail.
For a longer trail with pines and views of sandstone
formations, take the Guy Fleming Trail. The Broken
Hill Trail is a mile to the beach, but you can
wander as far as you like, every point is
interesting for kids along the way. These trails are
fine for toddlers, but be careful around the cliffs
near the beach.
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