Welcome to Del Mar!

- California's Coastal Gem -

Del Mar is one of the most beautiful, romantic resort beach towns in the world, and this living guide provides lots of information: hotels, romantic getaways, vacations, beach and race season rentals, world class restaurants, activities, including the exciting Del Mar Racetrack and San Diego County Fair, as well as beach & ocean water sports, and the nearby San Diego, La Jolla and North County attractions.

This site is a collection of facts about this scenic beach community: the people, the history, the shopping and restaurants, and the many recreational activities available to a visitor. But it will be different than the travelogues or commercial sites.

My goal is to inform and educate about Del Mar, in a humorous way, with anecdotes and personal experiences from this lifelong lover of the beach 'of the sea'.

Del Mar has a colorful history filled with excitement, pleasure and even has a song recorded by Bing Crosby (click on The Racetrack tab for the link to hear it!) Bing, Pat O'Brien and their friends, such as Jimmy Durante, turned the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club into one of the most beautiful and prestigious organizations in the entire racing world.

Even Brad Pitt is rumored to have moved here recently, buying an $18 million dollar beachfront home, and 'Brad Pitt Sightings' are the new sport in town.

Del Mar - Where the turf meets the surf

Del Mar is two square miles along the Northern San Diego County coast, best known for its beaches, fairgrounds and the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club "Where the turf meets the surf." With beautiful sandstone canyons interspersed with hillsides of custom homes, and astonishing sunsets, the romatic village of Del Mar is a global destination point for visitors, vacationers and residents alike.

There is another lodging alternative to the conventional beach rentals and hotels when visiting Del Mar. It's a timeshare. You can enjoy the best areas in and around Del Mar, La Jolla and San Diego by getting a guaranteed week (or more) of holiday time. Whether you are interested in buying a timeshare - new or resale, renting a timeshare ( as many racetrack fans prefer) or selling or renting one you own, this site is one of the best I've seen. Timeshares can also be traded or credited for lodging anywhere in the world.

Del Mar News and Events:

Del Mar Race Season Opens July 2008 Opening Day at Del Mar features "Hat Day". For more, see Racetrack For information about the City of Del Mar, check out their official website here City of Del Mar Link For current activities in Del Mar, visit here Del Mar Community Calendar For information about the many members of the Del Mar Chamber of Commerce, check out their official website here Del Mar Regional Chamber of Commerce Link For information about beach rentals in Del Mar, check out San Diego Vacation Rentals This is very cool - check out the Del Mar Beach Webcam here Beach Cam Link Interested in finding a hotel in Del Mar? Find the best deal, compare prices and read what other travelers have to say about hotels in Del Mar Interested in finding a good insurance agent in Del Mar? Find the best rates for home, auto and life with Farmer's Agent Jack Weatherall. Reach him at 760-436-2399. Latest articles - Autumn in Del Mar Del Mar Surfing in Santa Ana Winds Also, you will find humorous anecdotes and some interesting history only a resident would know! Please read on for more specific information about what you are looking for and stay tuned for frequent updates and the web log, the Del Martian! Subscribe to RSS headline updates from: The Del Martian Powered by FeedBurner