Guidebook for Del Mar and Area

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Guidebook for Del Mar and Area

Food Scene

1307 Stratford Court, Del Mar. Charming, casual, outdoor seating for breakfast and lunch.
18 locals recommend
Stratford Court Cafe
1307 Stratford Ct
18 locals recommend
1307 Stratford Court, Del Mar. Charming, casual, outdoor seating for breakfast and lunch.
1212 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar. Casual, very funky sandwich shop--must try Turkado sandwich with secret sauce! A Del Mar favorite. Indoor and outdoor seating.
22 locals recommend
Board & Brew - Del Mar
1212 Camino Del Mar
22 locals recommend
1212 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar. Casual, very funky sandwich shop--must try Turkado sandwich with secret sauce! A Del Mar favorite. Indoor and outdoor seating.
1660 Coast Blvd., Del Mar. Has classic "California" cuisine and excellent food and service. Located on the ocean. Lunch and dinner. Make advance reservations to ensure seating.
110 locals recommend
Jake's Del Mar
1660 Coast Blvd
110 locals recommend
1660 Coast Blvd., Del Mar. Has classic "California" cuisine and excellent food and service. Located on the ocean. Lunch and dinner. Make advance reservations to ensure seating.
Great Happy Hour--Poke and fish tacos. Small and very casual. Lunch and dinner. Indoor and outdoor dining.
6 locals recommend
Seasurf Fish Co.
2650 Del Mar Heights Rd
6 locals recommend
Great Happy Hour--Poke and fish tacos. Small and very casual. Lunch and dinner. Indoor and outdoor dining.
Wide variety of excellent fish--a local classic. Lunch and dinner.
25 locals recommend
The Fish Market - Solana Beach
640 Via De La Valle
25 locals recommend
Wide variety of excellent fish--a local classic. Lunch and dinner.
Great Happy Hour from 4-6 pm. If too crowded, you can order and eat outside on deck with view of ocean. A strong feeling of Hawaii!
19 locals recommend
Monarch Ocean Pub
1555 Camino Del Mar
19 locals recommend
Great Happy Hour from 4-6 pm. If too crowded, you can order and eat outside on deck with view of ocean. A strong feeling of Hawaii!
Great outdoor, casual dining for breakfast or lunch; overlooks 15th Street and has ocean view. It is in the Del Mar Plaza on NE corner or 15th Street and Camino Del Mar.
11 locals recommend
Pacifica Breeze Cafe
1555 Camino Del Mar
11 locals recommend
Great outdoor, casual dining for breakfast or lunch; overlooks 15th Street and has ocean view. It is in the Del Mar Plaza on NE corner or 15th Street and Camino Del Mar.

Drinks & Nightlife

2201 San Dieguito Dr., Del Mar. Very cool industrial chic building opening to views of lagoon. Lunch and dinner. Indoor and outdoor seating. Reservations a good idea.
33 locals recommend
Viewpoint Brewing Company
2201 San Dieguito Dr
33 locals recommend
2201 San Dieguito Dr., Del Mar. Very cool industrial chic building opening to views of lagoon. Lunch and dinner. Indoor and outdoor seating. Reservations a good idea.
1555 Camino Del Mar, top floor of Del Mar Plaza. Italian food with a lovely outdoor patio bar with ocean view. Lunch and dinner.
22 locals recommend
Il Fornaio Del Mar
1555 Camino Del Mar
22 locals recommend
1555 Camino Del Mar, top floor of Del Mar Plaza. Italian food with a lovely outdoor patio bar with ocean view. Lunch and dinner.

Parks & Nature

1658 Coast Blvd., Del Mar. Large, grassy area and wonderful beach, restrooms.
52 locals recommend
Powerhouse Park & Beach
1658 Coast Blvd
52 locals recommend
1658 Coast Blvd., Del Mar. Large, grassy area and wonderful beach, restrooms.
12600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla. Expansive beach and paid parking below Torrey Pines State Reserve.
268 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Beach
268 locals recommend
12600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla. Expansive beach and paid parking below Torrey Pines State Reserve.
12600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla. Large, paid parking lot. Several hiking trails, spectacular views, Torrey Pine trees unique to the Reserve.
1108 locals recommend
Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines Road
1108 locals recommend
12600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla. Large, paid parking lot. Several hiking trails, spectacular views, Torrey Pine trees unique to the Reserve.

Shopping

1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar. Wonderful restaurants and boutique shops. Large, outdoor patio on top level with ocean view and bar.
41 locals recommend
Del Mar Plaza
1555 Camino Del Mar
41 locals recommend
1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar. Wonderful restaurants and boutique shops. Large, outdoor patio on top level with ocean view and bar.

Essentials

2606 Del Mar Heights Rd., Del Mar. Major grocery chain. Large store with good selection.
52 locals recommend
Vons
2606 Del Mar Heights Rd
52 locals recommend
2606 Del Mar Heights Rd., Del Mar. Major grocery chain. Large store with good selection.
Large pharmacy, incidentals
26 locals recommend
CVS Pharmacy
8251 Mira Mesa Blvd
26 locals recommend
Large pharmacy, incidentals

Getting Around

AMTRAK and Coaster train station
89 locals recommend
Solana Beach Station
105 N Cedros Ave
89 locals recommend
AMTRAK and Coaster train station

Arts & Culture

Several museums and theaters; historical buildings
3290 locals recommend
Balboa Park
3290 locals recommend
Several museums and theaters; historical buildings
Restaurants and shops in Historic San Diego.
1070 locals recommend
Old Town
1070 locals recommend
Restaurants and shops in Historic San Diego.