Del Mar
“where the turf meets the surf”

general.

Founded in 1882, Del Mar is a quaint seaside village, located 20 miles north of San Diego. It is the smallest incorporated city in San Diego county, only spanning 2.1 square miles. ‘Del Mar’ is Spanish for ‘of the sea’ or ‘by the sea’ and the city is considered to have one of the most desirable climates in the U.S. The average temperature is 65 degrees with temperatures rarely exceeding 85 or dropping below 41. Both affluent and historic, Del Mar boasts European charm, natural beauty, and a small town feel making it a wonderful place to call home!

Visit Del Mar
 

schools.

School Districts:

  • San Dieguito Union High School District

  • Del Mar Union School District

San Dieguito Union
 

facts.

  • Walkability Score: 32 — Car Dependent

  • Population: ~4,338 (2017)

  • Median Age: 50.7

  • Median Household Income: $129,880 (2018)

  • Median Property Value: $2,000,000

  • Families 53.2% of Households in Del Mar (2010)

  • Train Stations: Solana Beach (located 1 mile north of Del Mar)

Quick Facts
 

activities.

  • Del Mar Racetrack

  • San Diego County Fair

  • Del Mar City Beach

  • Torrey Pines State Beach

  • Del Mar Antique Show (3x year for past 50 years)

  • Dog Beach in Del Mar

  • 1 of only 2 places the Torrey Pine tree naturally occurs, rarest pine in the U.S.

Things to Do