Guidebook for Del Mar
Food Scene
Half-price rolls ALL THE TIME. Plus a buy-two-beers-get-a-free-sake special. You can't get a better deal on sushi in the area. Also a bunch of sports on multiple screens if that's your thing!
6 residents recomanen
Katana Sushi
12750 Carmel Country RdHalf-price rolls ALL THE TIME. Plus a buy-two-beers-get-a-free-sake special. You can't get a better deal on sushi in the area. Also a bunch of sports on multiple screens if that's your thing!
You literally cannot go wrong with ANYTHING on the menu here. Amazing breakfast and brunch menu. Gets a bit on the chilly side at night because all seating is outdoors; bring a coat.
13 residents recomanen
Prepkitchen Del Mar
1201 Camino Del MarYou literally cannot go wrong with ANYTHING on the menu here. Amazing breakfast and brunch menu. Gets a bit on the chilly side at night because all seating is outdoors; bring a coat.
Oysters! Seafood! Amazing views of the Pacific from a rooftop neighborhood icon!
30 residents recomanen
Pacifica Del Mar
1555 Camino Del MarOysters! Seafood! Amazing views of the Pacific from a rooftop neighborhood icon!
If you're going to cook, go get your ingredients here. There's a fresh fish vendor who sells sushi-grade catches of the day, a cheesemonger, a breadmaker, egg vendor...literally anything you need.
Opens at 2:00 pm on Saturdays but go after 2:30. The fish guy is usually late and it's worth waiting for him.
8 residents recomanen
Del Mar Farmers Market
1050 Camino Del MarIf you're going to cook, go get your ingredients here. There's a fresh fish vendor who sells sushi-grade catches of the day, a cheesemonger, a breadmaker, egg vendor...literally anything you need.
Opens at 2:00 pm on Saturdays but go after 2:30. The fish guy is usually late and it's worth waiting for him.
The best sushi in San Diego. Tucked away in a tiny little parking lot behind a 7-11. You'd never find it or suspect it's as good as it is. Japanese tourists go to Ota. It's THAT GOOD.
146 residents recomanen
Sushi Ota
4529 Mission Bay DrThe best sushi in San Diego. Tucked away in a tiny little parking lot behind a 7-11. You'd never find it or suspect it's as good as it is. Japanese tourists go to Ota. It's THAT GOOD.
Parks & Nature
Hike up in the cliffs at the top of the park or walk on the endless beach.
268 residents recomanen
Torrey Pines State Beach
Hike up in the cliffs at the top of the park or walk on the endless beach.
Beach, grass, views. A great place to relax when the weather is nice.
52 residents recomanen
Powerhouse Park & Beach
1658 Coast BlvdBeach, grass, views. A great place to relax when the weather is nice.
If you're traveling with a furry friend, take him or her down to the ocean. (Please also hit the dog wash afterwards; thanks)
62 residents recomanen
Del Mar North Beach
If you're traveling with a furry friend, take him or her down to the ocean. (Please also hit the dog wash afterwards; thanks)
There's an off-leash dog park here if you're traveling with your canine companion(s). Just down the street from the condo!
Torrey Highlands Park
Del Mar Heights RoadThere's an off-leash dog park here if you're traveling with your canine companion(s). Just down the street from the condo!
This beach is a personal favorite, because it's nestled along cliffs on both sides. Great spot for both swimming and just parking on the sand for the day. Also, the village of Encinitas is RIGHT THERE.
322 residents recomanen
Moonlight Beach
400 B StThis beach is a personal favorite, because it's nestled along cliffs on both sides. Great spot for both swimming and just parking on the sand for the day. Also, the village of Encinitas is RIGHT THERE.
Essentials
Vons
2606 Del Mar Heights RdEntertainment & Activities
Luxury chain that serves good food and cocktails/beer in some 21+ theaters.
92 residents recomanen
Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas
12905 El Camino RealLuxury chain that serves good food and cocktails/beer in some 21+ theaters.
Arts & Culture
Some of the most iconic Broadway shows of the past 20 years made their initial debuts here. Think "Jersey Boys."
88 residents recomanen
La Jolla Playhouse
2910 La Jolla Village DrSome of the most iconic Broadway shows of the past 20 years made their initial debuts here. Think "Jersey Boys."
Drinks & Nightlife
Always worth checking out who's playing here. It's a small music venue but iconic and intimate.
271 residents recomanen
Belly Up
143 S Cedros AveAlways worth checking out who's playing here. It's a small music venue but iconic and intimate.
Everything Else
If you have the time, go. Charming architecture. Great beaches. The Hotel Del Coronado (but don't get brunch there; It's overpriced and meh.)
487 residents recomanen
Coronado Island
If you have the time, go. Charming architecture. Great beaches. The Hotel Del Coronado (but don't get brunch there; It's overpriced and meh.)