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.
Our "paradise" here in north San Diego consists of several lovely, quaint beach towns: Solana Beach, Carlsbad, Del Mar and Encinitas are each drenched in the cooling breezes of the ocean while being showered with sunshine. Our communities have fascinating hotels, inns and resorts, extraordinary restaurants and dazzling beaches.
Del Mar has a long history of the rich and famous because of a famous horse racing track built in the 1930's under the direction and patronage of Bing Crosby and Jimmy Durante. Their celebrity status made the Del Mar Race Track Thoroughbred Club one of the most beautiful and prestigious organizations in the racing world. The race track brought a steady steam of celebrities to the Del Mar beach hotels and many Del Mar inns and resorts were established during this time.
Del Mar lodging accommodations and Del Mar resorts are breathtaking, although they tend to be quite pricey. One of the most exclusive Del Mar hotels is near the beach: it's the famous Aviara Four Seasons Resort in nearby Encinitas.
Rated among the best five-star resorts in the U.S. by Cond Nast, The Grand Del Mar offers stunning views, casual sophistication and unmatched service to create a memorable weekend at a Del Mar resort.
The San Diego Fair is held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds every summer. Locals simply call it the "Del Mar Fair" even though the organizers call it the San Diego Fair. The location is just right - only a few blocks from the refreshing breezes off the ocean and Del Mar beach hotels.
There are many Del Mar bed and breakfasts, Del Mar Inns and Del Mar hotels, but the best values are fount at the Inn At Moonlight Beach. This boutique inn is intimate, quaint and near the beach; rates are under $165 a night. Visit this link for more information: Del Mar Bed and Breakfast.
Coast Highway which runs through Del Mar is one of San Diego County's best cycling routes. Start your bike ride in Del Mar and head south to Torrey Pines or north to Solana Beach, Encinitas, Leucadia and Carlsbad. The Coast Highway goes right by one of only locations in the world where the highly endangered Torrey Pine tree grows - as a result, these trees are highly protected. Torrey pines can be seen from the coast highway growing along the sea cliffs beneath the Del Mar beach hotels. - 30559
Our "paradise" here in north San Diego consists of several lovely, quaint beach towns: Solana Beach, Carlsbad, Del Mar and Encinitas are each drenched in the cooling breezes of the ocean while being showered with sunshine. Our communities have fascinating hotels, inns and resorts, extraordinary restaurants and dazzling beaches.
Del Mar has a long history of the rich and famous because of a famous horse racing track built in the 1930's under the direction and patronage of Bing Crosby and Jimmy Durante. Their celebrity status made the Del Mar Race Track Thoroughbred Club one of the most beautiful and prestigious organizations in the racing world. The race track brought a steady steam of celebrities to the Del Mar beach hotels and many Del Mar inns and resorts were established during this time.
Del Mar lodging accommodations and Del Mar resorts are breathtaking, although they tend to be quite pricey. One of the most exclusive Del Mar hotels is near the beach: it's the famous Aviara Four Seasons Resort in nearby Encinitas.
Rated among the best five-star resorts in the U.S. by Cond Nast, The Grand Del Mar offers stunning views, casual sophistication and unmatched service to create a memorable weekend at a Del Mar resort.
The San Diego Fair is held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds every summer. Locals simply call it the "Del Mar Fair" even though the organizers call it the San Diego Fair. The location is just right - only a few blocks from the refreshing breezes off the ocean and Del Mar beach hotels.
There are many Del Mar bed and breakfasts, Del Mar Inns and Del Mar hotels, but the best values are fount at the Inn At Moonlight Beach. This boutique inn is intimate, quaint and near the beach; rates are under $165 a night. Visit this link for more information: Del Mar Bed and Breakfast.
Coast Highway which runs through Del Mar is one of San Diego County's best cycling routes. Start your bike ride in Del Mar and head south to Torrey Pines or north to Solana Beach, Encinitas, Leucadia and Carlsbad. The Coast Highway goes right by one of only locations in the world where the highly endangered Torrey Pine tree grows - as a result, these trees are highly protected. Torrey pines can be seen from the coast highway growing along the sea cliffs beneath the Del Mar beach hotels. - 30559
About the Author:
Terry Hunefeld is a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He always loved Beach Boys and their songs of California, so he moved his family to San Diego in 1998. Terry and his wife operate the intimate Inn At Moonlight Beach Bed and Breakfast near the beaches of Del Mar. For more information visit: Solana Beach Hotels or San Diego Bed and Breakfast.
