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Del Mar is a small seaside town in the north of San Diego County in Southern California. It has a Bavarian style village and the prettiest beach in California next to Carmel, dotted with old cypresses and clean, light sand, along with views up the coast to Carlsbad and down the coast to La Jolla.


Things to See
Along with nearby San Diego, your Del Mar hotel will be convenient to more local attractions.

Del Mar Race Track. Thoroughbred horse racing venue with season running in July and August. Located at the Via De La Valle exit off the I-5. Other events during off season.

Del Mar Plaza. With three levels each opening to ocean-view balconies, Del Mar Plaza maximizes its scenic setting on the cliffs of the Pacific Ocean. The charming destination is a town center, where both locals and visitors to the area find both what they want and need. Set on 2.5 acres with 71,000 sq. ft. of retail and restaurant space, it is a lifestyle center offering a mix of high-end shopping and dining. With 22 distinctive stores and boutiques, visitors can shop for designer clothing and shoes, fine jewelry, artwork, and home décor. For the food-minded, visitors can relax at one of the plaza’s nine restaurants of various cuisines. Services such as a food market, hair salons, spa, dry cleaners, financial and realty are also available. Most importantly, at the end of a long day of shopping or errands, more than 160,000 sq. ft. of public space is incorporated with comfortable seating and panoramic ocean views.

Holiday of Lights at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in December

San Diego County Fair. San Diego Fair running from June to July. Other events in off season

Surfing
After we get you the best deal on your hotel it will be easy to work a surfing lesson into your vacation budget.

Contact Leucadia Surf School, for those who want to try out surfing for the first time with year around 2 hour surf lessons and summer surf camps. Their surf lessons are designed to teach you not only how to surf, but how to learn to surf on your own without taking further surf lessons.

Sleep
The Marriott San Diego Del Mar is an ideal choice for a motel. Located in Del Mar, a seaside hideaway 20 minutes north of downtown San Diego. Convenient to beaches for surfing or sunbathing, shopping at the historic Del Mar Downtown Historic Village with specialty shops and restaurants, attractions at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, and much more. Relax at the beautiful Seagrove Park or catch an exciting polo match at the San Diego Polo Club. The San Diego Marriott Del Mar provides guests with diverse and exciting entertainment! Our on-site San Diego hotel restaurant, the Arterra Restaurant, features a unique and trendy dining destination and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Take an evening to unwind with some cocktails from our full bar and enjoy some of your favorites at our fresh sushi bar.

The Best Western Stratford Inn offers an assortment of newly renovated rooms, including rooms overlooking the Pacific Ocean, poolside rooms, courtyard view rooms, and rooms with kitchenettes. Our hotel grounds afford a beautiful view of the sunset. While the sun is calmly setting, you can be enjoying our two heated outdoor pools and hot tub. You may also walk to the beautiful Del Mar beaches, restaurants, and quaint shops. For the convenience of our guests, we have a European Day Spa on property, Spa Cucina.

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