Guidebook for Del Mar and Area
Food Scene
1307 Stratford Court, Del Mar. Charming, casual, outdoor seating for breakfast and lunch.
18 residents recomanen
Stratford Court Cafe
1307 Stratford Ct1307 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 residents recomanen
Board & Brew - Del Mar
1212 Camino Del Mar1212 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 residents recomanen
Jake's Del Mar
1660 Coast Blvd1660 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 residents recomanen
Seasurf Fish Co.
2650 Del Mar Heights RdGreat 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 residents recomanen
The Fish Market - Solana Beach
640 Via De La ValleWide 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 residents recomanen
Monarch Ocean Pub
1555 Camino Del MarGreat 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 residents recomanen
Pacifica Breeze Cafe
1555 Camino Del MarGreat 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 residents recomanen
Viewpoint Brewing Company
2201 San Dieguito Dr2201 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 residents recomanen
Il Fornaio Del Mar
1555 Camino Del Mar1555 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 residents recomanen
Powerhouse Park & Beach
1658 Coast Blvd1658 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 residents recomanen
Torrey Pines State Beach
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 residents recomanen
Reserva Estatal de Torrey Pines
12600 North Torrey Pines Road12600 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 residents recomanen
Del Mar Plaza
1555 Camino Del Mar1555 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 residents recomanen
Vons
2606 Del Mar Heights Rd2606 Del Mar Heights Rd., Del Mar. Major grocery chain. Large store with good selection.
CVS Pharmacy
8251 Mira Mesa BlvdLarge pharmacy, incidentals
Getting Around
Solana Beach Station
105 N Cedros Ave AMTRAK and Coaster train station
Arts & Culture
Parc Balboa
Several museums and theaters; historical buildings
Old Town
Restaurants and shops in Historic San Diego.