Beaches
- Del Mar beaches: about two miles of sand for walking, running and relaxing
- 15th Street: a local surf break below Seagrove and Powerhouse parks
- North Beach: also known as Dog Beach, north of 29th Street
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Living in Del Mar.
What it's like to live here.
Del Mar is a small coastal city between Solana Beach and Torrey Pines, with about two miles of sandy beach and bluffs above the ocean. It's best known for the Del Mar Racetrack, the Fairgrounds and a compact village along Camino Del Mar.
With around 4,000 residents, it's one of the smallest cities in San Diego County. Most people choose Del Mar for the beach, the village setting and the mix of quiet streets with big summer events.
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Del Mar at a glance.
LocationNorth County coast, west of I-5
ZIP code92014
PopulationAbout 4,000
Land areaAbout 1.7 square miles
Main roadsI-5 and Camino Del Mar
Nearest trainSolana Beach station
Population and land area from the 2020 U.S. Census.
Things to do around town.
Amenities
- Del Mar Racetrack: horse racing at the Fairgrounds since 1937
- San Diego County Fair: held at the Fairgrounds, its permanent home since 1936
- Del Mar Plaza: shopping and dining in the village
- Camino Del Mar: the main street through the village
Parks and hiking
- Seagrove Park: a coastal park for picnics above the beach
- Powerhouse Park: an oceanfront park with a playground
- Crest Canyon: local trails with good wildlife viewing
- Torrey Pines: the state reserve and beach just south of town
Schools
- Del Mar Union: the local elementary school district
- San Dieguito Union High: serves middle and high school students, with a school choice policy
School assignments vary by address, so confirm them with the district.
Getting around.
Del Mar sits just west of I-5, so getting around the county is easy. There is no train station in town, but Solana Beach station is about two miles north.
Solana BeachAbout 5 minutes
Carmel ValleyAbout 10 minutes
Downtown San DiegoAbout 25 minutes
San Diego airportAbout 25 minutes
Solana Beach stationAbout 2 miles
Train serviceCoaster and Amtrak
Drive times are estimates and change with traffic.
Who Del Mar is right for.
Del Mar is a strong fit if you want to live right by the ocean in a small town setting. With about two miles of beach and a village you can walk around, your days can start with a run on the sand and end with dinner close to home.
It's also a great match if you enjoy having big events nearby. The racetrack brings its famous summer season, and the Fairgrounds hosts the San Diego County Fair along with shows throughout the year. Then the crowds leave, and the town goes back to feeling quiet.
If you love the outdoors, you'll have plenty to explore. Seagrove and Powerhouse parks sit above the water, Crest Canyon has trails right in town, and Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is just to the south. The San Dieguito Lagoon adds even more room for walking and birdwatching.
Del Mar also works well if you need access to the rest of San Diego. I-5 is just east of town, Carmel Valley and Sorrento Valley are close by, and you can catch the Coaster or Amtrak at Solana Beach station about two miles north.
Before you decide, keep in mind that Del Mar is very small, so few homes come up for sale at any given time. Summer events also bring more traffic to the area, and streets near the beach can feel very different from the hillside neighborhoods. If you're not sure where you'd fit best, I'm happy to walk you through the options and show you around.
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