Del Mar neighborhood

Neighborhood Guide

Del Mar

Village charm, racetrack legacy

73

Walk Score

9/10

School Rating

25 mi

to Downtown SD

$3.1M

Median Home Price

Village

Neighborhood Feel

About Del Mar

Del Mar

A small, unhurried coastal village north of La Jolla — known for its horse racing track, the Torrey Pines reserve on its southern edge, and a genuine small-town feel that has remained mostly intact despite the surrounding growth.

Del Mar sits between Solana Beach to the north and Torrey Pines to the south, occupying a ridge above one of the finest stretches of North County coastline. The village is compact and walkable — 15th Street is the commercial core — with restaurants, wine bars, and boutiques that lean independent rather than chain. The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club runs a summer racing season from late July through early September that draws national attention and a festive local crowd. Outside of race season, the pace is calm. Residents tend to stay for decades.

Ideal For

Families, remote professionals, second-home buyers

Neighborhood Feel

Relaxed · Walkable · Family-friendly

Best Known For

Del Mar Racetrack, Torrey Pines, 15th Street dining

Median Home Price

$3.1M

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