Guidebook for Del Mar
Parks & Nature
Beautiful beach and park, close to shopping in Olde Del Mar. Powerhouse park has summertime concerts, there's a toddler park on a bluff overlooking the beach, and great shopping/dining/moseying about in Del Mar.
15th Street
15th StreetBeautiful beach and park, close to shopping in Olde Del Mar. Powerhouse park has summertime concerts, there's a toddler park on a bluff overlooking the beach, and great shopping/dining/moseying about in Del Mar.
Beautiful hiking on cliffs over the ocean. Many easy and beautiful hikes, or just walk on the beach at low tide by the cliffs. This is the Southern California you dream about.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines RoadBeautiful hiking on cliffs over the ocean. Many easy and beautiful hikes, or just walk on the beach at low tide by the cliffs. This is the Southern California you dream about.
Closest beach to the condo; This is a state beach, parking is $20 for all day. Great place if you've got a family, load up the beach gear in the garage in your car, and have a blast! Not anticipating to go all day?? Then 15th street in Del Mar is a great bet, and park at the meters. Bring a credit card for payment.
268 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Beach
Closest beach to the condo; This is a state beach, parking is $20 for all day. Great place if you've got a family, load up the beach gear in the garage in your car, and have a blast! Not anticipating to go all day?? Then 15th street in Del Mar is a great bet, and park at the meters. Bring a credit card for payment.
Childrens Pool Beach
Beautiful and iconic beach in the heart of La Jolla.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic live music venue, for crowds of 250-500+ Check out their scheduled lineup, you'll be sure to find a band or singer you want to see!
271 locals recommend
Belly Up
143 S Cedros AveFantastic live music venue, for crowds of 250-500+ Check out their scheduled lineup, you'll be sure to find a band or singer you want to see!
German themed bar and grill in downtown (beach side) of Encinitas.
75 locals recommend
The Bier Garden of Encinitas
641 S Coast Hwy 101German themed bar and grill in downtown (beach side) of Encinitas.
Food Scene
GREAT Street tacos! Carne Asada Burritos, Fish Tacos, or Three Rolled Tacos with Guacamole and an authentic Mexican Coca-Cola. Cheap, great, local and walking distance from your Condo.
Kotija Jr. Taco Shop
2668 Del Mar Heights RdGREAT Street tacos! Carne Asada Burritos, Fish Tacos, or Three Rolled Tacos with Guacamole and an authentic Mexican Coca-Cola. Cheap, great, local and walking distance from your Condo.
This is the most scenic Robertos Taco Shop in all of Southern California. Wetlands and Beach views with Palm trees...as you chomp on your California Burrito.
24 locals recommend
Roberto's Taco - Del Mar
2206 Carmel Valley RdThis is the most scenic Robertos Taco Shop in all of Southern California. Wetlands and Beach views with Palm trees...as you chomp on your California Burrito.
Station Sushi
125 N Hwy 101Great sushi rolls, mellow So Cal environment.
GREAT Huevo Rancheros, overlooking a surf break in Cardiff. Sit upstairs, outside and enjoy the view.
44 locals recommend
Ki's Restaurant
2591 S Coast Hwy 101GREAT Huevo Rancheros, overlooking a surf break in Cardiff. Sit upstairs, outside and enjoy the view.
Good pizza, better wings, and fantastic micro brewed beer. Try the Chronic.
93 locals recommend
Pizza Port Solana Beach
135 N Hwy 101Good pizza, better wings, and fantastic micro brewed beer. Try the Chronic.
Wonderful new coffeeshop that opened up next to Roberto's on Carmel Valley Road. Great, open air environment and strong coffee! Very crowded on weekends, great chill spot on weekdays.
217 locals recommend
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla BlvdWonderful new coffeeshop that opened up next to Roberto's on Carmel Valley Road. Great, open air environment and strong coffee! Very crowded on weekends, great chill spot on weekdays.
Tasty and cheap happy hour! Try the Poke Nachos and a local draft beer for $8-$9.00 total; add a couple dollar oysters and you've got quite a tasty meal.
6 locals recommend
Seasurf Fish Co.
2650 Del Mar Heights RdTasty and cheap happy hour! Try the Poke Nachos and a local draft beer for $8-$9.00 total; add a couple dollar oysters and you've got quite a tasty meal.
Entertainment & Activities
One of the best golf courses in the WORLD...and it's at your backdoor. A bit spendy for a round of golf for non-San Diego residents, but it's worth it for a life experience. And hey, if you don't want a full round, the driving range is a deal!
214 locals recommend
Torrey Pines Golf Course
11480 N Torrey Pines RdOne of the best golf courses in the WORLD...and it's at your backdoor. A bit spendy for a round of golf for non-San Diego residents, but it's worth it for a life experience. And hey, if you don't want a full round, the driving range is a deal!
Wanna jump off a cliff and live??? Here's a very memorable way to do it....or just watch others make the leap on a paraglider with an instructor. Also, they've got a cool little cafe to have coffee and watch others jump off a cliff. Beautiful spot.
268 locals recommend
Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DrWanna jump off a cliff and live??? Here's a very memorable way to do it....or just watch others make the leap on a paraglider with an instructor. Also, they've got a cool little cafe to have coffee and watch others jump off a cliff. Beautiful spot.
How about sailing the San Diego Harbor on a ship that won the America's Cup? Yep, it's THAT Stars and Stripes, sailed by Dennis Connor. Really fun! And they let you steer the boat for a bit. Fun for the kids, fun for the parents too.
Stars & Stripes
2525 Shelter Island DrHow about sailing the San Diego Harbor on a ship that won the America's Cup? Yep, it's THAT Stars and Stripes, sailed by Dennis Connor. Really fun! And they let you steer the boat for a bit. Fun for the kids, fun for the parents too.
Very local So Cal movie theater that will show surf movies, classic films, as well as newer critically acclaimed films. Their schedule changes every day. Good dining and drinking options close by.
67 locals recommend
La Paloma Theatre
471 S Coast Hwy 101Very local So Cal movie theater that will show surf movies, classic films, as well as newer critically acclaimed films. Their schedule changes every day. Good dining and drinking options close by.
Sightseeing
Have you ever toured a World War II aircraft carrier?? Guess what!! You're in luck! Great experience.
775 locals recommend
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrHave you ever toured a World War II aircraft carrier?? Guess what!! You're in luck! Great experience.
Shopping
Great selection of surf clothing, fashion, and real surf gear, at a lower price point than Hansens (another very good shop, in Encinitas).
7 locals recommend
Surf Ride Boardshop
325 N Hwy 101Great selection of surf clothing, fashion, and real surf gear, at a lower price point than Hansens (another very good shop, in Encinitas).