Del Mar, CA

Travel Guide

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
Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar

3.5 out of 5
720 Camino Del Mar Del Mar CA
The price is SAR 443 per night from Jan 14 to Jan 15
SAR 443
SAR 502 total
14 Jan - 15 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Del Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
Nice staff

Reviewed on 31 December 2025

Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
L'Auberge Del Mar

L'Auberge Del Mar

5 out of 5
1540 Camino Del Mar Del Mar CA
The price is SAR 1,496 per night from Jan 8 to Jan 9
SAR 1,496
SAR 1,973 total
8 Jan - 9 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this 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! (827 reviews)
Everything was perfect

Reviewed on 31 December 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 460 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
SAR 460
SAR 523 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly resort in Del Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Clean room, great staff, great location especially to see shows at The Sound.

Reviewed on 3 January 2026

Hilton San Diego/Del Mar
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
Book a stay at this 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! (144 reviews)
Loved to location

Reviewed on 22 November 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 condo in Del Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Del Mar Beach and Del Mar Racetrack are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (43 reviews)
Large room with fridge & microwave. Clean& comfortable. Housekeeping never came to my room. I took towels to office. Emptied trash myself. Still way better than Hilton Del Mar.

Reviewed on 11 December 2025

WCH at Wave Crest Resort
Ocean & Lagoon View Studio, Walk to Beach, Large Private View Deck

Ocean & Lagoon View Studio, Walk to Beach, Large Private View Deck

Del Mar CA
Stay at this apartment in Del Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Torrey Pines Golf Course and Del Mar Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (121 reviews)
Wonderful, private, great deck

Reviewed on 22 December 2025

Ocean & Lagoon View Studio, Walk to Beach, Large Private View Deck
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