Del Mar is a beach town located 20 miles north of downtown San Diego, California. Del Mar is home to the famous Del Mar racetrack. More information about Del Mar, California.
Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar
858-755-9765
720 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar
The Best Western Hotel is an 80 guest-room hotel located one mile from the Del Mar Racetrack and Fairground. The hotel’s amenities include a heated pool and a hot tub. The hotel has a meeting room available for events.
Del Mar Brigantine
858-481-1166
3263 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar
Del Mar Brigantine is a lively oyster bar with an elegant dining room, a glass enclosed patio, and a garden. The restaurant’s garden is available for weddings, picnics, and events.
The Del Mar Fairgrounds
858-755-1161
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
The Del Mar Fairgrounds offers over 180,000 square feet of indoor function space along with additional outdoor event venues. The 100,290 square feet The Del Mar Arena accommodates up to 8,543 people with grandstand seating for up to 3,543 people. The 68,680 square feet O’Brien Hall accommodates up to 6,800 people. The 55,200 square feet Exhibit Hall accommodates up to 5,500 people. The 31,900 square feet Bing Crosby Hall accommodates up to 3,500 people. The 30,800 square feet Wyland Center accommodates up to 3,000 people. The 19,800 square feet Activity Center accommodates up to 2,200 people. The 13,000 square feet Mission Tower accommodates up to 1,200 people.
Del Mar Golf Center
858-509-5130
15555 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar
Del Mar Golf Center is a 36 hole mini golf facility and golf practice center located across the street from the fairgrounds. The golf center has small and large patios available for parties, team building, and other events.
The Del Mar Horsepark Equestrian Facility
858-794-1171
14550 El Camino Real, Del Mar
The Del Mar Horsepark Equestrian Facility is a 65 acre facility located 3 miles east of the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The venue includes a covered arena, four show rings, a dressage ring, two jumping stadiums that seat 1,320 people, four training rings, and 400 stalls. The facilities are available for equestrian events.
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
858-794-1012.
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has several indoor and outdoor venues for parties and other group events at the race track. The Seabiscuit Skyroom accommodates up to 150 people. The Star Fiddle and Native Diver Skyrooms each accommodate up to 120 people. The Ancient Title Skyroom accommodates up to 80 people. The Celebrity Suites accommodate up to 48 people each. The Luxury Suite accommodates up to 25 people. The Pacific Pavilion accommodates 24 to 2,000 people. The Clubhouse Terrace Restaurant, the Stretch Run Grill, Il Palio, Turf Club Tables, the Seaside Tropical Cabana and the Paddock View Patio are also available for events.
En Fuego Cantina and Grill
858-792-6551
1342 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar
En Fuego Cantina and Grill is a Mexican restaurant located near the Del Mar Race Track. The restaurant is available for private parties and events with up to 200 people.
Il Fornaio
858-755-8876
1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar
Il Fornaio is an Italian restaurant located near the Del Mar Race Track. The restaurant’s Main Piazza seats up to 100 people. The Cocktail Piazza seats up to 40 people. The Enoteca Wine Bar accommodates receptions with up to 40 people. The Tuscan Room seats up to 24 people. The dining room seats 10 people.
West End Bar & Kitchen
858-259-5878
2334 Carmel Valley Road, Del Mar
West End Bar & Kitchen is located across from a beautiful lagoon at the Torrey Pines Reserve. The restaurant is available for private parties and events with up to 80 people.
L’Auerbge Del Mar
858-259-1515
1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar
L’Auerbge Del Mar is a luxurious oceanfront resort on 5.2 acres landscaped. The 112 guestroom resort’s amenities include a restaurant, a bar, a spa, a fitness center, tennis courts, beach access, a pool, and a hot tub. The resort has 16,545 of indoor and outdoor function space available for events with up to 400 guests.
Les Artistes
858-755-4646
944 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar
Les Artistes is an attractive inn with unique rooms and decorated with art and hand crafted details. The courtyard is available for weddings and other events.
Milton’s Deli
858-792-2225
2660 Via De La Valle, Del Mar
Milton’s Deli is a delicatessen located in Del Mar north of San Diego. The restaurant has a private party room available for events with 20 to 40 people.
Pacifica Del Mar
858-792-0476
1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar
Pacifica Del Mar is an elegant restaurant located near the Del Mar Race Track. The restaurant has five venues available for events. Pacifica’s Patio accommodates up to 120 guests. The Breeze Café is a covered patio that accommodates up to 85 guests for receptions or 72 guests for dining events. The Private Reserve accommodates 75 guests for receptions or 54 guests for dining events. The Gallery accommodates up to 60 guests. The Wine Room seats dining events with up to 12 people.
Powerhouse Community Center
858-755-1524
1658 Coast Blvd., Del Mar
Powerhouse Community Center is located on a bluff with views of the beach and ocean. The community center is available for indoor events with up to 120 guests or seated dining and dancing events with up to 96 people. Outdoor space is also available for events.
San Dieguito County Park
858-755-2386
1628 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Del Mar
San Dieguito County Park is a 125 acre park with a baseball field, a basketball court, and playgrounds. The park has a wedding gazebo, open lawn areas, and picnic areas available to reserve for events. The wedding gazebo area accommodates up to 200 people.
Sbicca
858-481-1001
215 15th Street, Del Mar
Sbicca an American Bistro is an American restaurant with a patio and ocean views. The entire restaurant is available for private parties and events with up to 200 people. The dining room accommodates up to 50 people. The wine room accommodates up to 16 people.
Seagrove Park
858-755-1524
15th Street and Coast Blvd., Del Mar
Seagrove Park is a grassy park with views of the ocean that is a popular venue for weddings and picnics. The park accommodates events with up to 199 people.
Surfside Race Place
858-755-1161
Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
Surfside Race Place is a satellite wagering facility with over 1,000 video monitors, patios, and a club. The venue offers its Arena Room, Saddle Club, and Sports Club for events.
Take Home Gifts
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