Guidebook for Del Mar
Food Scene
Phenomenal bar and restaurant, a very short drive or longer bike or walk from my home. Chef owned, very popular, and well-patronized by locals. Valet parking only, other than some limited area pkg.
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MARKET Restaurant + Bar
3702 Via De La VallePhenomenal bar and restaurant, a very short drive or longer bike or walk from my home. Chef owned, very popular, and well-patronized by locals. Valet parking only, other than some limited area pkg.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
2689 Via De La ValleLocal coffee and tea cafe.
Cafe Cantata
2670 Via De La ValleIndependent local coffee bistro.
Taste of Thai
527 University AveClosest Thai restaurant.
Very popular and somewhat trendy local restaurant. Original location is across from Balboa Park (Cucina Urbana).
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CUCINA enoteca Del Mar
2730 Via De La ValleVery popular and somewhat trendy local restaurant. Original location is across from Balboa Park (Cucina Urbana).
Another nice local "chef owned" restaurant. Part of the the same group as the popular Urban Solace and Solace and Moonlight Lounge (North Park & Encinitas respectively).
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Sea & Smoke
2690 Via De La ValleAnother nice local "chef owned" restaurant. Part of the the same group as the popular Urban Solace and Solace and Moonlight Lounge (North Park & Encinitas respectively).
Milton's
2660 Via De La ValleRestaurant and deli. Huge portions, great bakery.
Burger Lounge
2720 Via De La VallePopular burger chain.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
8657 Villa La Jolla DrLocal option for this well known "tex mex" chain.
Urban Pi
Popular local pizza, pasta and dessert restaurant.
Best taco Tuesday around. Local favorite, fantastic happy hours. Stellar views of the Del Mar Racetrack and Ocean. Valet parking only, unless you park on side streets.
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Brigantine
3263 Camino Del MarBest taco Tuesday around. Local favorite, fantastic happy hours. Stellar views of the Del Mar Racetrack and Ocean. Valet parking only, unless you park on side streets.
Another local Thai restaurant and my personal favorite. Tucked away in a tiny shopping strip, off of the 101 Highway, but typically packed with patrons.
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Bangkok Bay
Highway 101Another local Thai restaurant and my personal favorite. Tucked away in a tiny shopping strip, off of the 101 Highway, but typically packed with patrons.
Closest SBUX for those who don't want to venture away from their favorite brand. This shop is right next to Whole Foods, irrespective of this map showing it across the street.
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Starbucks
1206 28th StClosest SBUX for those who don't want to venture away from their favorite brand. This shop is right next to Whole Foods, irrespective of this map showing it across the street.
Sightseeing
San Diego's premiere polo equestrian facility since 1986. Season runs from early June through the end of September for public "Sunday Polo" festivities.
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San Diego Polo Club
San Diego's premiere polo equestrian facility since 1986. Season runs from early June through the end of September for public "Sunday Polo" festivities.
Wonderful walking, hiking, biking and equestrian trail system that passes through the polo club on its way to Del Mar and the coast. Close and easy access from my home.
Coast to Crest Trail
Coast to Crest TrailWonderful walking, hiking, biking and equestrian trail system that passes through the polo club on its way to Del Mar and the coast. Close and easy access from my home.
Amtrak station, which includes the San Diego Coaster. Along 308 and 101 Bus routes (Breeze). The 308 passes by my home. Free parking. Leave your car and head to Disney, LA or downtown San Diego.
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Solana Beach Station
105 N Cedros AveAmtrak station, which includes the San Diego Coaster. Along 308 and 101 Bus routes (Breeze). The 308 passes by my home. Free parking. Leave your car and head to Disney, LA or downtown San Diego.
Train and bus reachable local beach and park. Many quaint shops and restaurants within a very short walk.
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Fletcher Cove Beach Park
111 S Sierra AveTrain and bus reachable local beach and park. Many quaint shops and restaurants within a very short walk.
Popular local beach, that is even more popular with our four legged friends.
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Del Mar North Beach
Popular local beach, that is even more popular with our four legged friends.
Ok. This is one of favorite little secret gems in the area. So many people don't even know it exists. Great little park, tons of elevation changes, running trails, grass areas, playing fields etc.
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San Dieguito County Park
1628 Lomas Santa Fe DrOk. This is one of favorite little secret gems in the area. So many people don't even know it exists. Great little park, tons of elevation changes, running trails, grass areas, playing fields etc.
Everything Else
27 holes of golf, with three different 9 hole courses. Restaurant, lounge, bar, meeting and event facilities.
Morgan Run Club & Resort
5690 Cancha de Golf27 holes of golf, with three different 9 hole courses. Restaurant, lounge, bar, meeting and event facilities.
Hot yoga location for the popular chain. Second level, next to Cafe Cantata.
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CorePower Yoga
515 Encinitas BlvdHot yoga location for the popular chain. Second level, next to Cafe Cantata.
Mobil
16095 San Dieguito RdClosest gas station. A bit more expensive than further afield options.
My personal choice for best priced local gas station. Three exits North on the 5, then right.
Chevron
540 La Costa AveMy personal choice for best priced local gas station. Three exits North on the 5, then right.
Shopping
Local luxury boutique shopping center, fully renovated and expanded in recent years to include a Whole Foods, as well as numerous new restaurants and shops. Along bus route for the more adventurous.
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Flower Hill Promenade
2720 Via De La ValleLocal luxury boutique shopping center, fully renovated and expanded in recent years to include a Whole Foods, as well as numerous new restaurants and shops. Along bus route for the more adventurous.
Mary's Tack and Feed
3675 Via De La ValleWell known and regarded equestrian, pet and tack and feed store.
Petco
878 Eastlake PkwyPet store and mini-grooming and vet facility.
Good local dry cleaner, for the clothes that don't justify "Margaret's" pricing.
Continental Cleaners
755 N Quince StGood local dry cleaner, for the clothes that don't justify "Margaret's" pricing.
Costco Wholesale
1755 Hacienda DrClosest and largest of the popular value super-store.
Essentials
Should need no introduction. Best grocery store in the area, but as most know, you'll pay a premium for all that goodness.
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Whole Foods Market
2600 Via De La ValleShould need no introduction. Best grocery store in the area, but as most know, you'll pay a premium for all that goodness.
Albertsons
655 14th StFull-service grocery store. The value option for groceries.
Arts & Culture
World famous Racetrack and Fairgrounds, founded by Bing Crosby, Jimmy Durante and friends. "Where the surf meets the turf at old Del Mar".
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Del Mar Racing
2260 Jimmy Durante BlvdWorld famous Racetrack and Fairgrounds, founded by Bing Crosby, Jimmy Durante and friends. "Where the surf meets the turf at old Del Mar".
Famous local music venue since 1974. Very intimate, great acoustics, and a who's who of musical acts each year. On Cedros Avenue, the self-proclaimed "design district" of North County San Diego.
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Belly Up
143 S Cedros AveFamous local music venue since 1974. Very intimate, great acoustics, and a who's who of musical acts each year. On Cedros Avenue, the self-proclaimed "design district" of North County San Diego.
Entertainment & Activities
Popular local version of the kid-friendly amusement park. Disclaimer: I've personally never been.
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LEGOLAND Καλιφόρνια
One Legoland DrPopular local version of the kid-friendly amusement park. Disclaimer: I've personally never been.