Guidebook for Del Mar
Food Scene
Great Happy Hour and patio dinning looking out over the Lagoon
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Iris Food and Spirits
2334 Carmel Valley RdGreat Happy Hour and patio dinning looking out over the Lagoon
Kotija Jr. Taco Shop
2668 Del Mar Heights RdFish burrito. A must
Starbucks
1206 28th StNew location with drive thru option
Katana Sushi
12750 Carmel Country RdSushi fix
Del Mar Pizza
211 15th StBest pizza around
En Fuego Cantina & Grill
1342 Camino Del MarTaco Tuesday (or any other day)
Stratford Court Cafe
1307 Stratford CtGreat breakfast/brunch spot
Chef Brian Malarkey has come to Del Mar with the famous Searsucker
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Searsucker
12995 El Camino RealChef Brian Malarkey has come to Del Mar with the famous Searsucker
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3940 Fifth AveGet ready for a food coma
Jake's Del Mar
1660 Coast BlvdWaterfront dinning
Waterfront dinning. Great open patio on the sand with good happy hour
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The Poseidon Restaurant
1670 Coast BlvdWaterfront dinning. Great open patio on the sand with good happy hour
Pacifica Del Mar
1555 Camino Del MarA go to location for drink and eat
Urban Plates
12857 El Camino RealFarm to table type of place
Brigantine
3263 Camino Del MarOverlooks Del Mar Race Track and coastline
Lockwood Table Cafe
346-B S Cedros AveGreat breakfast/lunch spot (our fav)
Jersey Mike's Subs
2626A Del Mar Heights RdQuick sandwich option
Beaming Organic Superfood Cafe: Del Mar
2683 Via De La ValleGo to smoothie and juice spot
Yogurtland
2600 Via De La ValleBest Yogurt Option
Davanti Enoteca
1655 India StItalian! Great happy hour drinks and eats
Sbicca
215 15th StOverall great. Local and visitor favorite
Station Sushi
125 N Hwy 101Locals favorite for Sushi
One of the top breakfast spots in Solana Beach (in addition to Lockwood)
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Claire's on Cedros
246 N Cedros AveOne of the top breakfast spots in Solana Beach (in addition to Lockwood)
New breakfast/brunch spot in town that is walkable from condo
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The Broken Yolk Cafe
1851 Garnet AveNew breakfast/brunch spot in town that is walkable from condo
Coffee at its finest. Order the White Elephant and a bake good
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Lofty Coffee Solana Beach Cafe
132 S Cedros AveCoffee at its finest. Order the White Elephant and a bake good
Champagne French Bakery Cafe
When you need a bit of France
Piatti
2182 Avenida De La PlayaSome of the best Pasta and overall Italian in San Diego
Burger Lounge
2720 Via De La ValleMy spot for a grass fed burger fix
Flavors of Italy with local California organic product. Oh yeah, great wine too!
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CUCINA enoteca Del Mar
2730 Via De La ValleFlavors of Italy with local California organic product. Oh yeah, great wine too!
Pacific Coast Grill
2526 S Coast Hwy 101Waterfront dinning
Roberto's Taco - Del Mar
2206 Carmel Valley RdBest hard shell tacos
The biggest farmers' market in San Diego. Every Saturday rain or shine from 8 AM - 2 PM
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Little Italy Mercato Farmers' Market
600 W Date StThe biggest farmers' market in San Diego. Every Saturday rain or shine from 8 AM - 2 PM
New "farm to table" type place walking distance from condo serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great place for a Happy Hour beer (many options on tap) 2-5pm every day!
Bushfire Kitchen
2602 Del Mar Heights RdNew "farm to table" type place walking distance from condo serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great place for a Happy Hour beer (many options on tap) 2-5pm every day!
Entertainment & Activities
Reclining sofa seating and food/drink service at your call
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Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas
12905 El Camino RealReclining sofa seating and food/drink service at your call
I-Golf Course ye-Torrey Pines
11480 N Torrey Pines RdGolf at its finest
Del Mar Racing
2260 Jimmy Durante BlvdThe best West Coast Horse Racing
LEGOLAND California
One Legoland DrFor the kids
SeaWorld San Diego
500 Sea World Dr.Shamu
Izoo yaseSan Diego
2920 Zoo DrPandas
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
15500 San Pasqual Valley RdAnother zoo, previously called Wild Animal Park
Petco Park
100 Park BlvdSan Diego Padres
Whale Watching at H&M Landing
2803 Emerson StChartered fishing trips
Essentials
Vons
2606 Del Mar Heights RdClosest grocery store
Ralphs
3455 Del Mar Heights RdAnother option
CVS
305 Hwy 101for anything
Whole Foods Market
2600 Via De La ValleWe all need a Whole Foods at some point
Jimbo's...Naturally!
12841 El Camino RealA natural food grocer
Trader Joe's
1640 Garnet AveGreat local grocery chain. Good quality and price
Gelson's
7660 El Camino RealDrinks & Nightlife
Jimmy O's
225 15th StLate night drink
Culture Brewing Co | Solana Beach
111 S Cedros AveCraft beer tasting
Pechanga Resort Casino
45000 Pechanga PkwyCasino action
Belly Up
143 S Cedros Avegreat music venue that has nightly gigs
Wine Steals
1953 San Elijo AvenueWine tasting or buy the bottle. Relax outside in the sun
Forgotten Barrel
1120 W 15th AveNapa wines just one exit away
SHELTER Encinitas
540 S Coast Hwy 101Vin de Syrah
901 Fifth AveCool secret underground wine bar
Carruth Cellars Urban Winery & Tasting Room
118 S Cedros AveWine Tasting!
Parks & Nature
Powerhouse Park & Beach
1658 Coast Blvdgrass area just above the beach sand
I-Torrey Pines State Reserve
12600 North Torrey Pines Roadsurf, sand and hiking trails
Park sitting above the ocean bluff overlooking the pacific. Go to for sunsets
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Seagrove Park
Park sitting above the ocean bluff overlooking the pacific. Go to for sunsets
I-Balboa Park
Museums and great outdoor space. Close to the San Diego Zoo
Shopping
Westfield UTC
4545 La Jolla Village DrOutdoor mall in UTC/La Jolla