Del Mar, CA

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Del Mar
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Where to stay in Del Mar

I was driving north and took a detour along the scenic route that would eventually lead me to the Historic CA-101. Just after the sun set, I came upon this beautiful silhouette of the road that passes over the Coaster and I had to stop to shoot it!

Del Mar Heights

4.5/5(42 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Del Mar Heights, Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve and Los Penasquitos Marsh Nature Preserve are top sights worth seeing.

Del Mar Heights
L'Auberge Del Mar
L'Auberge Del Mar
5 out of 5
1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA
The price is SAR 1,347 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
SAR 1,347
SAR 1,782 total
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Del Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (782 reviews)
"Pretty resort."

Reviewed on 2 June 2025

L'Auberge Del Mar
Hilton San Diego/Del Mar
Hilton San Diego/Del Mar
4 out of 5
15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA
The price is SAR 631 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
SAR 631
SAR 718 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Del Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean and friendly"

Reviewed on 3 June 2025

Hilton San Diego/Del Mar
Del Mar Beach Hotel
Del Mar Beach Hotel
2 out of 5
1702 Coast Blvd, Del Mar, CA
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Del Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 5 June 2025

Del Mar Beach Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Wave Crest Resort
Wave Crest Resort
3 out of 5
1400 Ocean Avenue, Del Mar, CA
Stay at this 3-star beach condo in Del Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (131 reviews)
"Wave crest was fabulous beautiful ocean views quick walk to beach. Nice clean pool. Staff were wonderful kind and helpful. Id like to go back for a week or two. Definitely would stay there again!!!😎"

Reviewed on 4 June 2025

Wave Crest Resort
WCH at Wave Crest Resort
WCH at Wave Crest Resort
3.5 out of 5
1400 Ocean Ave, Del Mar, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Del Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Del Mar Beach and Del Mar Fairgrounds are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (41 reviews)
"Overall, a very nice stay at Wave Crest. It’s an older property that’s not a traditional hotel as there is no bar/restaurant or lobby area. The room was a decent size with a nice view of the ocean. There was a Murphy queen size bed which is a little odd. Plus there is no air conditioning. The weather ..."

Reviewed on 1 June 2025

WCH at Wave Crest Resort
Sunny Breeze Del Mar Condo
Sunny Breeze Del Mar Condo
Del Mar
Stay at this condo in Del Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Del Mar Beach and Del Mar Fairgrounds are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
Stay in Del Mar
"Wonderful condo- great location and beach amenities"

Reviewed on 30 May 2025

Sunny Breeze Del Mar Condo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Del Mar

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
124
5 - Excellent 63%
4 - Good
58
4 - Good 30%
3 - Okay
11
3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
3
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It’s a beautiful city. Due to COVID the Local restaurants only offered pickup or delivery.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Great area but not close to restaurants.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Would love to be able to afford to buy here. Friendly people and laidback area

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful place, quiet and clean, beach was amazing.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Del Mar is a quiet suburb and beach town. Winter is very low key. If you’re looking for a hot spot - this is not it. That said, it’s beautiful and relaxing.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Sbicca was great. Wonderful beach. Enjoyed Americana for breakfast