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Moving to Del Mar, CA
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About Del Mar
Del Mar is a small coastal city in North County known for its beaches, the Del Mar Racetrack and fairgrounds and a low-key village atmosphere. Housing is overwhelmingly high-end: bluff-top estates, beach cottages, and luxury condos. It draws professionals, horse-racing season visitors.
Home prices in Del Mar
The median listing price in Del Mar is $4,495,000.
Top places in Del Mar
- Del Mar beaches and Powerhouse Park — bluff-top park overlooking the surf (Coaster crossing shown in the Commons photo below).
- Del Mar Plaza — ocean-view shopping and dining complex (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Del Mar Racetrack / Del Mar Fairgrounds — summer horse racing ("where the turf meets the surf").
- Seagrove Park — oceanfront green space (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Camino del Mar — village main street with boutiques and restaurants.
- San Dieguito Lagoon — coastal wetlands with trails.
- Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve — just south, with cliff trails and the Torrey pine.
- Del Mar Farmers Market.
Commuting from Del Mar
- Downtown San Diego: roughly 25–30 minutes off-peak via I-5 (about 20 miles); 40–55 minutes at peak. The Coaster serves nearby Solana Beach station, about 25 minutes to Santa Fe Depot.
- Sorrento Valley/UTC: roughly 10–15 minutes off-peak via I-5.
Del Mar FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Del Mar, CA?
The median listing price in Del Mar is $4,495,000. Median listing price (active listings, all property types) · Realtor.com · 2026-09-24 - How is the commute from Del Mar, CA?
Downtown San Diego: roughly 25–30 minutes off-peak via I-5 (about 20 miles); 40–55 minutes at peak. The Coaster serves nearby Solana Beach station, about 25 minutes to Santa Fe Depot.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.