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visitor guide
2015-2016 | map inside | $1.50
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FLOWER HILL PROMENADE Shop, dine, and play like a local at Del Mar’s premier shopping destination! Experience open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment at Flower Hill Promenade, recognized by locals for its eclectic collection of boutiques, restaurants, and specialty shops. Discover something new every time you shop! Flower Hill Promenade is located at the Via de la Valle exit off the 5 Freeway, just east of the Del Mar Racetrack. www.FLOWERHILL.com | facebook.com/flowerhillpromenade
Children’s: Beach Bungalow Designs Geppetto’s Toys Pigtails & Crewcuts Sweetpea Children’s Shop
858.793.7782 858.755.2100 858.481.5437 858.481.0683
Health & Beauty: CorePower Yoga Planet Beauty SpaBlue at Del Mar
858.755.9642 858.755.1771 858.481.6672
Home Furnishings: Beach Bungalow Designs Bella Castilla Between the Sheets Pangaea Outpost Van Galder Design
858.793.7782 858.794.9003 858.847.3300 858.350.6466 858.459.5848
Jewelry (Fine & Fashion): Bon Bijoux Girly Boutique Diamond Boutique Studio Penny Lane
858.755.5588 858.720.1800 858.436.7028
Men’s Fashion: Madison Leather & Luggage Mister B Patrick James Sun Diego
858.259.7622 858.755.7525 858.794.0806 858.793.1054
Restaurants: Burger Lounge Café Cantata Chipotle Mexican Grill Cucina enoteca Milton’s Deli Sea & Smoke Starbucks Coffee Taste of Thai Trifecta Tavern (at Whole Foods Market)
Shop. Dine. Play
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Services: Circle K Mobil Gas Station Opus Bank Sharp Rees-Stealy Mr. Fred’s Car Care
858.792.2264 858.794.4630 800.827.4277 619.742.7041
Specialty Food & Wine: Nothing Bundt Cakes The Wine Connection Venissimo Cheese Whole Foods Market Yogurtland
858.764.7521 858.350.9296 858.847.9616 858.436.9800 858.350.9500
Specialty Shops: Liberty Tobacco Madison Leather & Luggage Optical Illusion Pangaea Outpost Three Dog Bakery
858.523.9240 858.259.7622 858.481.8515 858.350.6466 858.793.0755
Women’s Fashion: Adornments Fairen Del Jolie Femme deux Lingerie Pangaea Outpost Maggie B Sun Diego TRE Boutique
858.259.9788 858.259.1120 858.792.1222 858.350.6460 858.755.7525 858.793.1054 858.755.7227
The ROW Collective: Lone Flag Mr. B’s Luminaries Other Sons Agency Pink Soul Boutique Rais Case Studio Penny Lane The Printed Palette Van De Vort
858.793.0712 858.461.9699 858.793.0712 858.925.7494 858.461.9699 858.436.7028 760-207-3370 858.720.1059
Welcome to Del Mar!
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Whether you’re a newcomer or a frequent visitor, you’ll find Del Mar a very dazzling and picturesque place to spend time strolling, shopping and dining. Hit the beach for swimming, surfing or sunbathing. Hike the canyons and lagoons, or just enjoy its abounding natural beauty through your camera lens. Take time to truly relish the quiet charm of this village by the sea, whether it’s lingering over a cup of coffee at a sidewalk café downtown or savoring a sunset on the grassy knolls of Powerhouse Park. To make the most of Del Mar, we have compiled this guide, and in it share secrets the natives treasure and much more. Make sure to pick up your free copy of our town’s mosttrusted newspaper, the Del Mar Times, every Thursday at the green newsstands around town, or find us online daily at delmartimes.net. I hope you enjoy our wonderful town, and I welcome your feedback. Email me at ppfeiffer@lajollalight.com. —Phyllis Pfeiffer, president and general manager, Del Mar Times
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An Edition of U-T Community Press 3702 Via de La Valle, Suite 202W Del Mar, CA 92014 858-756-1403; www.delmartimes.net Contents of the Del Mar Visitor GuideŠ2015
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The beauty of Del Mar is apparent to anyone who lives or visits here, and one of the best places to view that beauty is on the high bluffs just north of Dog Beach. Greg Wiest photo
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Want to find a peaceful place for a respite after a day of beach-going and shopping? Here are a few spots to enjoy the views.
Perched above Del Mar’s Dog Beach is Scripps Bluff Preserve. Though it’s a relatively steep climb, the view is worth every step. Savor the sunset at this lesser-known preserve. The high vantage point on this bluff gives you a 360-degree view of the coastline and the inland lagoons. So, not only can you watch the sun dip down over the Pacific, but you can turn and watch the sky inland change colors, which can be especially spectacular if there happens to be hot air balloons in flight. To access the bluff, use the paid parking at North Beach (aka Dog Beach) along Camino Del Mar. Dog Beach is located at 3006 Sandy Lane, Del Mar, 92014. As you walk onto North Beach, look for a wooden staircase to your right. Follow the staircase up to a trail that leads you to the top of the bluff.
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Del Mar Plaza is a European-style marketplace that overlooks the Pacific. Patio areas and benches offer plenty of seats with a view, especially on the upper levels. During the
Del Mar Plaza (above); view from Scripps Bluff Preserve. Del Mar Plaza photo; Greg Wiest photo
warmer months, check out the free outdoor concerts every Thursday night, and enjoy that sunset with a live soundtrack and maybe a glass of wine. 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, 92014. delmarplaza. com.
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Seagrove Park and the adjacent Powerhouse Park comprise Del Mar’s crown jewel, and after you take in the view there, you’ll see why. The sprawling grassy knolls overlook the beach, making it a popular place to sunbathe or dine al fresco at one of the many picnic tables. To see the full scope
of this area, begin at the outer rim of Seagrove Park and work your way down to Powerhouse Park, stopping along the route to gaze at the sea and surfers below. If you walk past the “Tot Lot” play area at Powerhouse Park, you’ll find a small gateway that leads to a dirt path. Follow that trail to a cluster of benches where you can sit and bask in the sun. Seagrove Park is located off Coast Boulevard. Powerhouse Park is located at 1658 Coast Boulevard, Del Mar, 92014. 858.793.6138.
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june 2015 Concerts at the Cove 6-7:45 p.m. Thursdays June-August Fletcher Cove Park 140 So. Sierra Ave., Solana Beach, 92075 858.720.2453 ci.solana-beach.ca.us San Diego County Fair Del Mar Fairgrounds 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, 92014 858.755.1161 For dates: sdfair.com Summer Solstice in Del Mar Powerhouse Park 1658 Coast Blvd., Del Mar, 92014 858.755.1179 For date: delmarmainstreet.com
Summer means horse racing in Del Mar. Steve Skinner / SVSimagery.com
Del Mar, 92014 858.635.1366 For dates: delmarfoundation.org
La Jolla Festival of the Arts UC San Diego Warren Field Take Interstate-5 to La Jolla Village Drive or Genesee Twilight Concerts at Powerhouse Avenue and follow the signs. Park La Jolla, 92037 7 p.m. some Tuesdays 858.683.3700 June-September For dates: 1658 Coast Blvd., lajollaartfestival.org
july 2015 Independence Day Parade 9 a.m. July 4 Powerhouse Park 1658 Coast Blvd., Del Mar, 92014 858.635.1363 delmarfoundation.org Lobster and Wine Festival Del Mar Shores Park Ninth and Stratford Court, Del Mar, 92014 858.755.4844 For date: delmarchamber.org Del Mar Race Track Season July 16-Sept. 7 Del Mar Fairgrounds 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, 92014 858.755.1161 For dates: dmtc.com Fun and games at the San Diego County Fair. Courtesy photo
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The furry set hanging ten!
Solana Beach Triathlon and Duathlon Fletcher Cove Park 140 So. Sierra Ave., Solana Beach, 92075 858.268.1250 For date: kozenterprises.com
august 2015 Playa del Run Beach Festival Fletcher Cove Park 140 So. Sierra Ave., Solana Beach, 92075 858.720.2453 www.playadelrun.com
Beach Blanket Movie Night Fletcher Cove Park 140 So. Sierra Ave., Solana Beach, 92075 For date: 858.720.2453 ci.solana-beach.ca.us La Jolla Music Society’s SummerFest MCASD Sherwood Auditorium, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla, 92037 For dates: 858.459.3728 lajollamusicsociety.com
september 2015 San Diego Restaurant Week Sept. 16-21. Dinner deals. Various locations. sandiegorestaurant week.com
Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon Dog Beach, 3006 Sandy Lane Del Mar, CA 92014 858.756.4117, ext. 339 For date: animalcenter.org
october 2015 Scream Zone Del Mar Fairgrounds 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, 92014 858.755.1161; For dates: delmarfairgrounds.com Taste and Art Stroll Del Mar Village, Along Camino Del Mar Del Mar, 92014 For date: delmarmainstreet.com Halloween in Del Mar Del Mar Village Along Camino Del Mar For date: delmarmainstreet.com
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november 2015 Del Mar Race Track Fall Season Oct. 29-Nov. 29 Del Mar Fairgrounds 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, 92014 858.755.1161 For dates: dmtc.com
december 2015 Holiday Wonderland and Tree Lighting Del Mar Village along Camino Del Mar For date: delmarmainstreet.com
january 2016 Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon Health & Lifestyle Expo City of Carlsbad For date: www. carlsbadmarathon.com
february 2016 Museum Month Throughout the month Participating museums offer half-price admission sandiegomuseumcouncil.org
Phil Mickelson is a local favorite at the Farmers Insurance Open Golf Tournament. Farmers Insurance Open Golf Tournament Torrey Pines Golf Course 619.281.4653 For dates: farmersinsuranceopen.com
march 2016
San Diego Jewish Film Festival Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center 4126 Executive Drive La Jolla, 92037 858.362.1348 For date: sdcjc.org
april 2016
Take the kids to Birch Aquarium to see the wondrous sea creatures (like this leafy seadragon) or to the New Children’s Museum during Museum Month.
Ugly Dog Contest 858.755.5913 For date and location: uglydogcontest.org
La Jolla Half Marathon Begins at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, ends at La Jolla Cove 858.454.0777 For date: lajollahalfmarathon. com
may 2016 Solana Beach Memorial Day Ceremony 11 a.m.-noon, La Colonia Community Center, 715 Valley Avenue, Solana Beach, 92075 858.720.2453 ci.solana-beach.ca.us Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 25 Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial in La Jolla For time: 858.459.2314 soledadmemorial.com
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EXPERIENCE DEL MAR PLAZA
EXTRAORDINARY OCEAN-VIEW SHOPPING, DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT. Shop, dine and drink it all in at the corner of 15th and Camino Del Mar. Shops Banana Republic Bijou Del Mar Art Center Del Mar Hat Co. Erik Skoldberg Gallery Garys Studio Loghman Jewelers Lorna Jane Made In Earth Michael Seewald Galleries Ooh La La Peaches En Regalia Sunglass Hut Urban Beach House Urban Girl Accessories
Restaurants Agave Del Mar Del Mar Rendezvous Enoteca Del Fornaio Il Fornaio MOLA Spanish Bistro Pacifica Breeze CafĂŠ Pacifica Del Mar SHIMBASHI Izakaya Smashburger Services Del Mar Nails & Spa Folio Haim, Ltd. Salon Pacific Shore Platinum
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The saying goes “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”— so in this case, when in Del Mar, do as the “Del Marians do.” Here are a couple of pointers to help you get a true taste of the local flavor, and tips on some Del Mar gems that are not to be missed while you’re here.
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Enjoy spectacular views of Del Mar, surrounding communities and the ocean by taking a hot air balloon ride. The Skysurfer Hot Air Balloon Company
in Del Mar has been giving people the rides of a lifetime for more than 30 years. Call 858.481.6800 or toll free at 800.660.6809; visit SanDiegoHotAirBalloons. com or go to 2658 Del Mar Heights Road #198, Del Mar, 92014.
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Opening day fun at the Del Mar Race Track summer season. Greg Wiest photo
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A picture of Del Mar culture wouldn’t be complete without mention of its horse racing. The Del Mar Race Track has been drawing crowds since 1939 when Bing Crosby stood at its gates to greet the first guests. Today, it is one of the nation’s premier facilities and favorite Del Mar summer pastime. The Del Mar Race Track is located at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, 92014. Visit dmtc. com or call 858.755.1141 or 858.792.4242.
Soar above Del Mar in a hot air balloon. Steve Skinner / SVSimagery.com
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Dog-friendliness is a Del Mar tradition. The city has maintained that status since it was incorporated in 1959 and, for proof, you need look no further than North Beach, affectionately known as “Dog Beach.” This strip of beach north of 29th Street is a hotspot for four-legged beachgoers and dog-lovers alike. Dogs must be leashed during the summer months, but they are allowed with no leash the rest of the year. To access “Dog Beach,” use the paid parking along Coast Highway north of 29th Street. Dog Beach is located at 3006 Sandy Lane, Del Mar, 92014 For more information, visit delmar.ca.us or call 858.755.9313.
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Baskin Robbins Chipotle Mexican Grill Gami Sushi Marketplace Grille Nico’s Taco Shop Panda Express (Inside Vons) Papa John’s Pizza Royal India Souplantation Spices Thai Cafe Starbucks Subway Sandwiches Villa Capri
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Avis Rent A Car Beasley Cleaners Chase Bank Church’s Martial Arts Coldwell Banker Real Estate Dirty Dogs Francine Garton Royal Dance Academy Pacific Sotheby’s Jon’s Tailor Mission Federal Credit Union Postal Annex San Diego Blood Bank Torrey Pines Animal Hospital Wells Fargo Bank
Elam’s Hallmark Fred’s Shoes Griffin Ace Hardware Highlands Jewelers Ronda's Closet The Dresser Verizon 4G Wireless Vons
HEALTH AND BEAUTY • California Cuts • Carmel Valley Chiropractic • Color Nails & Spa • Dr. James Loye, DDS • Dr. Ron Greenspan, Orthodontics • Empire Beauty Supply • Massage Heights • Vision Boutique Optometry
Steve Gould Photography / www.stevegouldphotography.com
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Del Mar Highlands Town Center offers a wide variety of great restaurants, unique shops and the popular Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas.
Greg Wiest photo
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*see map on page 24
shopping DEL MAR PLAZA Banana Republic 858.350.0847 Del Mar Chocolate Bar Specialty chocolate, coffee/ espresso bar and retail wine store. 858.793.1700 Garys Studio Distinct apparel and shoes. 858.794.0740 Loghman Jewelers Jewelry & watches. 858.523.0000 Peaches En Regalia Classic yet modern clothing for men & women. 858.792.7400 Sunglass Hut 858.792.9211 Urban Beach House Del Mar lifestyle clothing and gifts for men, women and kids. 858.509.4199 Urban Girl Accessories Hip, kitschy, fun boutique. 858.350.6334
STRATFORD SQUARE Del Mar Art & Gifts 858.755.4254 Frustrated Cowboy Western clothing, hats, boots, accessories & gifts. 858.755.5170 La Boutique Les Deux Distinctive fashion for real women. 858.755.0525
Del Mar Farmers Market Every Saturday 1pm-4pm. Del Mar Flower Company Locally owned florist for over 35 years. 858.481.1824 Del Mar Liquor & Deli Wine, spirits, cigars & sandwiches. 858.481.0752 Dinosaur Gallery Crystals, fossils, jewelry, gifts & more. 858.794.4855
La Mariposa Boutique Women’s casual clothing. 858.755.6370
Durante’s Menswear Casual clothing at affordable prices. 858.755.0116
Marquis Fine Jewelers 858.792.1826
Fair Trade Décor Global handmade home décor. 858.461.1263
DEL MAR VILLAGE Annmarie D’Ercole Jewelry & Apparel Jewelry, clothing, accessories & more. 858.792.6953
Jolie Fleur The fine art of flowers. 858.793.1123
The Bustle Wedding boutique. 858.523.9254 Carolyn’s Designer Resale Clothing 858.481.4133 Details Dancewear & Swimwear 858.755.7775
Julie’s Beachwear Fashion beach & sportswear. 858.792.1359 Pebbles By The Beach Clothing, swimwear & accessories. 858.481.1431 Rusty Del Mar Surf Shop Surfboards, clothing & rentals. 858.259.3200
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858.481.9193 3830 Valley Centre Dr. #706 in Piazza Carmel
Lomas Santa Fe Drive
Amtrak / Coaster
Solana Lomas Beach Towne Santa Fe Centre Plaza
Fletcher Cove Beach Park
SOLANA BEACH North Bluff Preserve
Flower Hill Promenade
Via de la Valle
Dog Beach
Jimmy Durante Blvd
Del Mar Beach / Powerhouse Park Seagrove Park
Del Mar Center
Fairgrounds & Racetrack
Del Mar Plaza
Stratford Square
DEL MAR Camino
Del Mar Library
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Del Mar Heights Village Shopping Center
Hwy 101
Del Mar Heights Road
Torrey Pines State Beach
Carmel Valley Road
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course
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around del mar + north county FOR YOUR SHOPPING CONVENIENCE CARMEL COUNTRY PLAZA 12840 Carmel Country Road San Diego, CA 92130 DEL MAR CENTER 2707 Via De La Valle Del Mar, CA 92014 DEL MAR HIGHLANDS TOWN CENTER 12925 El Camino Real San Diego, CA 92130
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DEL MAR HEIGHTS VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER 2650 Del Mar Heights Road Del Mar, CA 92014 FAIRBANKS VILLAGE PLAZA 16236 San Dieguito Road Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
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FLOWER HILL PROMENADE 2720 Via De La Valle Del Mar, CA 92014 LOMAS SANTA FE PLAZA East of Interstate 5 on Lomas Santa Fe Drive Solana Beach, CA 92075 PIAZZA CARMEL SHOPPING CENTER 3810 Valley Centre Drive San Diego, CA 92130 SOLANA BEACH TOWNE CENTRE West of Interstate 5 on Lomas Santa Fe Drive Solana Beach, CA 92075
Stratford
Stratford Square is a historic landmark in the village of Olde Del Mar. Located at the corner of 15th Street & Camino Del Mar on old highway 101, Stratford Square contains a historical gallery, creative shops, and fine restaurants with sidewalk cafes. Come and enjoy historic photos of Olde Del Mar along with former residents of Del Mar including Jimmy Durante, Desi & Lucy Arnaz, Dick Enberg, Burt Bacharach.
Dining Jimmy O’s Sports Bar & Restaurant
Americana Restaurant
Square
Shopping Del Mar Arts & Gifts
La Mariposa
Frustrated Cowboy
La Boutique Les Deux
Marquis Fine Jewelry
www.StratfordSquareDelMar.com 1442 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 / PH:858.755.3991
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Sundancer Boutique Eclectic, casual women’s boutique. 858.259.4722 Torrey Pines Gourmet Healthy snacks, gourmet products and culinary gifts. 858.509.3934
Vanilla Squid 1150 Camino Del Mar, Suite A Del Mar, 92014 858.847.2134 vanillasquid.com Social media: @vanillasquid @vanillasquidink #vanillasquidgives15 #vanillasquid #giveaway Curated maternity, baby, and children apparel & products from socially and environmentally conscious brands. Our mission is to support local lines as well as #organic #MadeinUSA #MOPS #localmoms #shopsmall #shoplocal. We also offer advice, resources, services, news, information and support for moms and babies, and we also reward our clients and fans with great specials and giveaways.
nearby specialty shops
Piazza Carmel Shopping Center 858.481.9193 Jimbo’s…Naturally Natural foods grocer. Del Mar Highlands Town Center 858.793.7755 Renaissance Galleries Rancho Santa Fe Plaza Encinitas, 92024 760.230.1575 renaissanceartgalleries.com Renaissance Galleries features the limited edition artwork of world-renowned luminist artists Thomas Kinkade and Robert Finale. The gallery also features a unique limited edition reproduction of the Leonardo da Vinci sculpture, “Horse & Rider” derived from a mold of the original Leonardo wax model. Owners Linda and Mike Koligman, also have a location in the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian | Palazzo in Las Vegas. 702.732.3638. Ronda’s Closet For the fashion forward. Piazza Carmel Shopping Center 858.350.0071
shopping centers CARMEL COUNTRY PLAZA 12840 Carmel Country Road San Diego, CA 92130 DEL MAR HIGHLANDS TOWN CENTER 12925 El Camino Real San Diego, 92130 858.793.5757 DelMarHighlandsTownCenter.com
Daisy Blue A unique boutique. Del Mar Highlands Town Center 858.792.1188
FLOWER HILL PROMENADE 2720 Via De La Valle Del Mar, 92014 858.481.2904 FlowerHill.com
Highlands Jewelers The original and most reliable jewelers in Carmel Valley & Del Mar.
LOMAS SANTA FE PLAZA East of Interstate 5 on Lomas Santa Fe Drive LomasSantaFePlaza.com
PIAZZA CARMEL SHOPPING CENTER 3810 Valley Centre Dr. San Diego, CA 92130 760.630.6270 piazza-carmel.com SOLANA BEACH TOWNE CENTRE West of Interstate 5 on Lomas Santa Fe Drive SolanaBeachTowneCentre.com
stay Del Mar Motel On The Beach Casual beachfront accommodations. 858.755.1534 Hotel Indigo Ocean view boutique hotel, inspired by our local stories. 858.755.1501 L’Auberg Del Mar & Spa Luxury hotel & spa. 800.245.9757 Les Artistes Inn 858.755.4646 Secret Garden Inn 858.755.4646
services DEL MAR PLAZA Del Mar Nails & Spa Let us pamper you today! 858.792.2616 Folio Design, décor, cabinetry. 858.350.5995 P.S. Platinum Properties 858.481.7939 STRATFORD SQUARE Del Mar Historical Gallery Leeger Architecture 760.815.4713 Linda Luke, Notary Public 858.794.7210
Breeze in for flavor, fashion, beauty, and more. Whether enjoying a vacation getaway or staycation retreat, discover the ease and selection at Carmel Country Plaza. Featuring over 35 shops, restaurants, and services including Bambino’s Salon for Kids • Cabana Tan • Optique Del Mar Carmel Valley Pharmacy • Del Mar Floral & Gifts Panache & Company Salon • Nails 2000+ • Tobi Blatt Clothing Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf • Katana Sushi • La Salsa Oggi’s Pizza & Brewing Company
Located just off Highway 56 at Carmel Country Road and Del Mar Heights Road.
Union Bank 858.755.9321
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The UPS Store 858.755.2800 Weatherly Asset Management 858.259.4507
nearby services Hotel Indigo Del Mar features its own Ocean View Bar & Grill, two onsite pools, a jacuzzi and the luxurious Spa Na’mara. DEL MAR RACETRACK/ FAIRGROUNDS Del Mar Thoroughbred Club (Racetrack) 858.755.1141 Del Mar Fairgrounds 858.755.1161 DEL MAR VILLAGE Bindu Yoga Studio Inspired – Authentic – Yoga. 858.369.0444
Jim Coleman, State Farm Insurance 858.755.6794 J.l. Body Conditioning A full apparatus pilates studio offering private to small group sessions. 858.259.1682 Kheya Holistic Health and Wellness Center 858.461.1703
Clone Duplicating Create-a-design invitations & calligraphy. 858.259.6789
Law Offices of Bing I. Bush, Jr. A Professional Corporation. P: 858.259.7540 F: 858.259.7551
Coastal Premier Properties 858.755.4663
Masterpiece Realty Associates 888.577.3033
De La Sole Reflexology Balance your soul through your Sole. 858.847.0911
OMA/Herbert B. Turner Galleries, Oceanside Museum of Art Satellite Gallery 760.435.3720
Del Mar Automotive 858.755.2404
Ranch & Coast Plastic Surgery 858.450.1555
Del Mar Blueprint San Diego area, highquality printing since 1978. 858.755.5134
Rande Turner Properties – Ranch and Coast Real Estate, Inc. 858.755.7851
Del Mar Village Association Del Mar Community & Visitor Center and Main Street Program Office 858.735.3650 Free Flight 501(c)3 Exotic bird sanctuary open 7 days a week. 858.481.3148 Jelley Properties 858.259.4000
Savvy Skin Spa Facials, massage, waxing & makeup. 858.755.5754 Sissy Alsabrook, Willis Allen Real Estate 858.245.7507 Spa Na’mara Boutique spa by the sea. 858.356.0307 St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 858.755.1616
The Spa at Fairmont Grand Del Mar 5300 Grand Del Mar Court San Diego, 92130 858.314.2020 thegranddelmar.com San Diego’s only Five-Star spa draws inspiration from its coastal canyon setting. Explore the wild herbs, mineral-rich clays, and plethora of local elements used in the restorative experiences — from cleansing facials and deep-tissue massages to invigorating hydrotherapy body treatments and warm body wraps.
entertainment North Coast Repertory Theatre 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive Solana Beach, 92075 858.481.1055 northcoastrep.org North Coast Repertory Theatre is a professional Equity theatre founded in 1982. Celebrating its 33rd season, North Coast Rep has received critical acclaim from media and audiences alike, and has evolved into one of the area’s leading performing arts organizations. Throughout its history, North Coast Rep has created a platform where artist and audience thrive through the intimacy of live theatre, recognizing the power of theatre to challenge complacency, revitalize the imagination, nurture the unexpected and embrace the variety and diversity in our lives.
FIVE CONVENIENT LOCATIONS Incredible selection of local and organic produce
CARMEL VALLEY
Del Mar Highlands Town Center 12853 El Camino Real; (858) 793-7755
Full line of all natural groceries Large selection of vitamins, supplements, health & beauty aids
CARLSBAD
Hormone-free and antibiotic-free beef, poultry and pork
The Forum 1923 Calle Barcelona; (760) 334-7755
Seafood delivered fresh daily
ESCONDIDO
Felicita Junction Shopping Center 1633 S. Centre City Parkway; (760) 489-7755
Deli selections prepared fresh right in the store A made-from-scratch bakery A refreshing juice bar Huge selection of raw and vegan products!
VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.JIMBOS.COM
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4S RANCH
4S Commons Town Center 10511 4S Commons Drive; (858) 432-7755
DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO Westfield Horton Plaza 92 Horton Plaza; (619) 308-7755
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Milton’s Restaurant is an authentic New York-style deli known for its piled high sandwiches, homemade soups, farm fresh salads, breakfast served all day and delicious deep dish pizza served the first weekend of every month.
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Jake’s Del Mar is a local favorite for oceanfront dining and delicious seafood (below).
del mar dining *see map on page 24 DEL MAR PLAZA Del Mar Rendezvous Voted best Chinese, vegetarian & gluten-free. 858.755.2669 Agave Del Mar The true flavor of HispanicMexican gastronomy. 858.793.0758
Pacifica Breeze Café Ocean view breakfast & lunch. 858.509.9147
Shimbashi Izakaya Seasonal Japanese tapas, sushi & sake bar. 858.523.0479
Il Fornaio Restaurant/ Enoteca Wine Bar Authentic Italian cuisine/ open-air, ocean view bar. 858.755.8876
Pacifica Del Mar Creative coastal cuisine & ocean view. 858.792.0476
MOLA Tapas and tequila. 858.793.0758 Smashburger The place for burger lovers. 858.461.4105 STRATFORD SQUARE Americana Restaurant American cuisine. 858.794.6838 Jimmy O’s Sports Bar & Restaurant Steaks, chicken, burgers & sports bar. 858.350.3735
Il Fornaio and Enoteca Del Fornaio wine bar are hot spots at Del Mar Plaza. Del Mar Plaza photo
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Shimbashi Izakaya offers an extensive seasonal menu, fresh sushi and sashimi and a wide array of Japanese beer and sake. Del Mar Plaza photo Brigantine, Del Mar Seafood, steaks & their award-winning fish tacos. 858.481.1166
Café Secret Peruvian café, ceviche, empanadas & wine. 858.792.0821
Bull Taco Inauthentic Mexican. 858.847.2233
Crepes & Corks Restaurant & Wine Bar 858.847.3382
Bully’s Del Mar Prime rib, steaks, burgers, and seafood. 858.755.1660
Del Mar Pizza Traditional New Yorkstyle pizzas. 858.481.8088
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Double Happiness Chef Zhu, Chinese Cuisine. 858.481.8584 En Fuego Cantina & Grill/ La Tienda Wine Bar Mexican dishes, fresh seafood, open-air bar & wine bar. 858.792.6551 Jake’s Del Mar Oceanfront seafood & American cuisine. 858.755.2002 Kitchen 1540 Farm-to-plate cuisine. 858.793.6460 Poseidon Restaurant Oceanfront seafood & American cuisine. 858.755.9345 Prepkitchen Del Mar Seasonal & inspired comfort food. 858.792.7737
Executive Chef Tony Chu Jung Su serves up award-winning cuisine at Del Mar Rendezvous. Del Mar Rendezvous photo Ocean View Bar & Grill Great bar, good food, locally inspired! 858.755.1501
Seaside Yogurt Self-serve frozen yogurt by the sea! 858.720.1168
Sbicca Ocean view, award-winning California cuisine. 858.481.1001
Starbucks Coffee 858.793.4453 Stratford Court Café Outdoor casual American café. 858.792.7433
Oggi’s Pizza & Brewing Co. features high-quality pizza, pastas and salads, and has won worldwide praise for its outstanding microbrewed beers. Oggi’s photo del mar visitor guide 2015-2016
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Seasalt Restaurant is a relaxed yet elegant neighborhood seafood bistro with lagoon and ocean views. Seasalt photo Zel’s Del Mar Coastal neighborhood restaurant & bar. 858.755.0076
nearby dining Addison at Fairmont Grand Del Mar 5200 Grand Del Mar Way San Diego, 92130 858.314.1900 addisondelmar.com Experience a world-class culinary experience unrivaled in Southern California at the region’s only Five-Star/ Five-Diamond restaurant. Acclaimed Relais & Chateaux Grand Chef William Bradley tempts even the most
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discriminating palates with his artisanal approach to contemporary French cuisine, featuring the season’s finest ingredients. Savor three, four, seven or even ten courses, expertly paired with sensational wines from a 35,000-bottle collection honored with Wine Spectator’s highest accolade, the Grand Award. Bistro 39 Bistro classics with a California Twist 3939 Ocean Bluff Ave. San Diego, 92130 (located inside Hilton Garden Inn) 858.720.9500
Casa de Bandini 1901 Calle Barcelona Carlsbad, 92009 760.634.3443 casadebandini.com With authentic Mexican flair and famously delicious regionally-inspired cuisine, Casa de Bandini at The Forum in Carlsbad tops North County’s list of premier Mexican restaurants. Bandini chefs use only the freshest ingredients for the ambitious menu, which includes more than 14 salsas and sauces made daily and hot homemade corn and flour tortillas. Inside, Bandini is an esthetic delight, decorated down to the tiniest detail with hand-crafted furnishings, fine Mexican folk art and colorfully handpainted murals.
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Casa Sol y Mar Del Mar Highlands Town Center 12865 El Camino Real San Diego, 92130 858.792.4100 casasolymar.com Satisfy your Mexican cravings at Diane Powers’ award-winning North County restaurant Casa Sol y Mar. The spirit of Old Mexico greets you the minute you walk in the door. Guests can dine under colordrenched umbrellas in the beautiful outdoor patio, or be seated in cozy, colorful dining rooms. Sip giant frosty margaritas and enjoy authentic regionally-inspired Mexican cuisine! Delicias 106 Paseo Delicias Rancho Santa Fe, 92067 858.756.8000 deliciasrestaurant.com
Morada at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe 5951 Linea Del Cielo Rancho Santa Fe, 92067 858.381.8289 theinnatrsf.com Mille Fleurs 6009 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, 92067 858.756.3085 millefleurs.com Mille Fleurs is celebrating almost 30 years of existence and voted once again this year in the top 100 restaurants in America. Delight in the world-class cuisine of chef
Martin Woesle in a charming atmosphere, cozily seated near one of the fireplaces or on the beautiful patio by the fountain. The menu changes daily to accommodate the freshest products, the wine list is extensive and service is provided in a professional and friendly manner. Oggi’s Del Mar 12840 Carmel Country Road San Diego, 92130 858.481.7883 Delmar.oggis.com We deliver our entire menu. Voted San Diego’s best micro brewhouse, pizza, sports bar, wings, catering, family restaurant and more. Serves award-winning Oggi’s craft beer and guest brews with full bar indoors and on large covered, heated patio. HDTVs inside and outside. Fire pit for cozy outdoor dining. Large groups welcome. Call or order online.
Diane Power’s Casa Sol y Mar treats diners to the spirit and tastes of Old Mexico. Casa Sol y Mar photo
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Stratford Square features a variety of delicious dining options. Greg Wiest photo Seasalt Del Mar 2282 Carmel Valley Road Del Mar, 92014 858.755.7100 seasaltdelmar.com Seasalt Del Mar features relaxed yet elegant dining with lagoon and ocean views. It is a casual, neighborhood seafood bistro nestled in the Del Mar Hills overlooking Torrey Pines State Beach and is known for al fresco dining with fabulous views from its
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two outside patios. The menu features fish, seafood,salads, pasta, soups and sushi. It is open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Swirls Self-serve frozen yogurt. Non-fat & low calorie, 52 rotating flavors, 30 delicious toppings, fresh fruits. delmarswirls.com Del Mar Swirls 2683 Via De La Valle, Suite E Del Mar, 92014 858.755.5564
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Keeping your kids busy is always a challenge. So we’ve done the work for you. Check out these great area activities and shops that will keep you and your children entertained for hours.
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Get up close and personal with exotic birds at Free Flight.
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Tucked away off Jimmy Durante Boulevard is Free Flight, a small sanctuary that is home to more than 40 exotic birds. Here, beneath a canopy of trees, you can walk the garden and meet birds such as Lapis and Ziggy, two Macaw parrots who are best friends and practically inseparable. Birds can be fed and gently handled. Admission is $5 for adults; $2 for kids 13 and younger. 2132 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, 92014; 858.481.3148 freeflightbirds.com
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Carmel Valley Skate Park is a 13,500square-foot facility with a challenge course, and includes such features as railings, stairs, banks
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and ledges. The park has night lighting, restrooms, a shade structure and sitting/ observation areas. 12600 El Camino Real, San Diego, 92130 858.552.1616 sandiego.gov/park-andrecreation/centers/ skateparks/carmelvalley/ index.shtml
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Del Mar Powerhouse Park and Del Mar Beach Kids will enjoy the playground at the south end of Powerhouse Park and at the north end is the Powerhouse Community Center. The park overlooks Del Mar City Beach and is situated between Coast Boulevard and the cliffs overlooking the water. 1600 Coast Blvd., Del Mar, 92014 858.755.1524 www.delmar.ca.us
more fun stuff Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, 92037 858.534.3474 aquarium.ucsd.edu Torrey Pines State Beach runs for three miles between Carmel Valley Road and the Glider Ports at Torrey Pines Scenic Drive. Popular activities: surfing and swimming at the beach and hiking in the adjacent Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Park plus guided nature tours are offered in the park on Saturdays and Sundays. For info call: 858.755.2063. Geppetto’s Toys Toys, games and more. • Flower Hill Promenade 2670 Via de la Valle, Del Mar, 92014 858.755.2100 • Del Mar Highlands Town Center, 3435 Del Mar Heights Road, Carmel Valley, 92130 858.350.9038 geppettostoys.com
The Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography lets kids explore the wonders of the ocean. Birch Aquarium at Scripps photo
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Del Mar Library Quaint library in a historic building features an array of books and programs for adults and children. 1309 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, 92014 858.755.1666 sdcl.org Legoland 1 Legoland Drive, Carlsbad, 92008 760.918.5346 legoland.com Pelly’s Mini Golf offers a great miniature golf facility for kids and adults with a sea-life theme. 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, 92014 858.481.0363 pellysminigolf.com Reuben H. Fleet Science Center 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park San Diego, 92101 619.238.1233 rhfleet.org San Diego Zoo 2920 Zoo Drive, Balboa Park San Diego, 92101 619.231.1515 sandiegozoo.org San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, 92027 760.747.8702 sdzsafaripark.org SeaWorld 500 Sea World Drive, San Diego, 92109 619.226.3901 seaworld.com
Macaroni penguins are among five Antarctic and sub-Antarctic species that call SeaWorld San Diego’s Penguin Encounter home. Mike Aguilera/ SeaWorld photo
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Saddle up! Del Mar is the center of the horsing world in San Diego County. From beginner to pro, you can learn, ride, show and train at these equestrian facilities.
South Coast Training Stables offers training to all levels and ages of riders.
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South Coast Training Stables sits in the heart of Carmel Valley at The Farm at Del Mar Meadows. Set against the picturesque Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve, the stables are just minutes from the I- 5 freeway and the Del Mar horse shows. This facility offers stalls with heaters and automatic fly sprayers, a newly developed hunter/ jumper arena, and many trails in the 4,100-acre preserve. 5275 Del Mar Mesa Rd., San Diego, 92130. 858.442.2569; sctrainingstables.com
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Clews Horse Ranch is located on 40 pristine acres in Carmel Valley. A longtime boarding facility, Clews Ranch also offers ranch roping and traditional “California Horsemanship� clinics at various times throughout the year. 11500 Clews Ranch Rd., San Diego, 92130. 858.755.5022; clewsranch.com
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Del Mar Horse Park is a 65-acre world-class equestrian facility that sits about three miles east of the Del Mar Fairgrounds. It offers two grass jumping stadiums with seating for 1,320; a dressage ring, four show rings and four training rings; a covered, lighted area, and
400 permanent show stalls. Permanent box and pipe stalls are also available for year-round boarding. For riders ranging from beginners to Olympian levels. 14550 El Camino Real, Del Mar, 92014. 858.794.1171; delmarfairgrounds.com
Saddle up and take to the trails on a ride through Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve or sign your child up for an equestrian camp at South Coast Training Stables.
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The Rancho Riding Club was founded in 1945 by a group of friends and neighbors in Rancho Santa Fe. It has since grown into one of the area’s most prominent clubs. 16924 Rambla De Las Flores, Rancho Santa Fe, 92091. 858.756.2923; ranchoridingclub.com
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The San Diego Polo Club is situated on 80 acres of land near Rancho Santa Fe. It offers five world-class polo fields, including an exercise track, riding trails, a clubhouse and bar, a polo training school, and an outdoor
lighted arena. The club’s season runs from June through October. Polo matches are presented to the public every Sunday at 1:30 p.m., and lessons are also offered. 14555 El Camino Real, San Diego, 92130. 858.481.9217; sandiegopolo.com
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Around Del Mar you’ll find more than a pretty coastline. You’ll also discover sprawling lagoons and wetlands teeming with wildlife. All that natural beauty makes for some of the region’s best hiking. So whether you follow alongside a docent or go solo, these are routes worth lacing up for.
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Nestled between Solana Beach and Encinitas is the San Elijo Lagoon, one of San Diego County’s largest coastal wetlands. The sprawling 1,000 acres is home to more than 700 species of plants and animals. The trail system offers eight trails, most of which take about 90 minutes to hike. Free naturalist-led walks are held every Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. beginning at the San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, which is located at 2710 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, 92007. For information, visit sanelijo. org or call 760.634.3026 or 760.436.3944.
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Soak in some sun and scenery while walking along the San Dieguito River on Riverpath Del Mar. This quarter-mile route is on flatland, making it ideal for a leisurely stroll or picnic on the riverbank. To access the path, go west on Via de la Valle, then south on Jimmy Durante Boulevard, just past the bridge over the San Dieguito River. The trail is along the
A migratory Northern Pintail rests at the San Elijo Lagoon (above) and a California Least Tern (left). south shore of the river, west of Jimmy Durante. View map at sdrp.org.
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A stone’s throw from the beach on the north side of Del Mar, you’ll find San Dieguito Lagoon. If you’re a birdwatcher or photographer, this ocean inlet is not to be missed. It serves as stopover site for many migratory birds on the Pacific Flyway, and as a nursery for endangered
species, including the California Least Tern. To help identify the birds, refer to the chart at the lagoon’s viewing dock. To access the dock, take Jimmy Durante Boulevard to San Dieguito Drive. The viewing area is on your left. To access the lagoon trailhead: Go east on Via de la Valle, turn right on San Andres and park anywhere along San Andres. Access trail at kiosk.
The San Elijo Lagoon Viewpoint at the Grand Avenue Bridge. A trail will soon link River Path Del Mar with the bridge. Kristina Houck photo
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Spectacular hiking trails can be found at the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, 12600 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, 92037. Sandwiched between Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course on the south and Del Mar on the north, this coastal park offers exquisite ocean vistas and is home to the nation’s rarest pine tree, Pinus torreyana. Free guided tours are available weekends and holidays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., beginning at the Visitor Center (The Lodge). If you prefer to explore alone, the trail system offers easy to moderate routes, with more moderate trails running parallel to the coast at the lower levels of the reserve, and steeper ones that switchback their way down toward the coast. Dayuse parking is $10. The park is open from 8 a.m. until sunset daily. torreypine.org.
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• Del Mar Farmers Market every Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. in the Del Mar City Hall parking lot, 1050 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, 92014 delmarmainstreet.com
Every April and May the Del Mar Fairgrounds hosts the Del Mar National Horse Show, which began in 1946. Balboa Park 1549 El Prado San Diego, 92101 619.239.0512 balboapark.org Belly Up Tavern 143 S. Cedros Ave. Solana Beach, 92075 858.481.8140 bellyup.com Live music venue featuring an array of performers.
Home to the Del Mar Race Track, San Diego County Fair, Surfside Raceplace satellite wagering facility and a host of yearround events. Del Mar Golf Center 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, 92014; 858.481.0363 delmargolfcenter.com Features driving range and Pelly’s Mini Golf.
Belmont Park 3146 Mission Blvd. San Diego, 92109 858.228.9283 belmontpark.com Del Mar Fairgrounds 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, 92014 858.755.1161 delmarfairgrounds.com
• Carmel Valley Farmers Market on Thursdays, 3:30 to 7 p.m. 5951 Village Center Loop Rd., San Diego, 92130 (lot closest to the intersection of Carmel Valley and Del Mar Heights roads). www.facebook.com/ PacificHighlandsFarmers Market; 858.922.5135
Solana Beach Farmers Market on Cedros Avenue. Courtesy photo
Pelly’s miniature golf is fun for all ages.
• Solana Beach Farmers Market every Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Food court open at noon, 444 S. Cedros Avenue (at Rosa Street), Solana Beach, 92075; 858.755.0444 solanabeachfarmersmarket. com
Belmont Park Roller Coaster in South Mission Beach was originally built in 1925. Belmont Park photo
SAN DIEGO’S BALBOA PARK CELEBRATES 100 YEARS One- hundred years ago in 1915 in honor of the completion of the Panama Canal, the citizens of the city of San Diego came together to host a phenomenal party — a year-long event that celebrated innovation, architecture, culture, and the natural beauty of the city of San Diego, the first United States Port of Call in the Pacific. Now, 100 years later, San Diego is doing it all over again with a year’s worth of celebrations and events. More details: celebratebalboapark.org
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Torrey Pines Golf Course offers two beautiful championship 18-hole courses. North Coast Repertory Theatre 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite D, Solana Beach, 92075; 858.481.1055 www.northcoastrep.org Live year-round performing arts theater. Lomas Santa Fe Executive Golf Course This 18-hole “executivelength” golf course is a par 56 course — the shorter 2,300-yard layout offers a variety of tee boxes, scenic ocean views and is perfect for family play. 1580 Sun Valley Road, Solana Beach, CA 92075; 858.755.0195; lomasexec.americangolf.com Petco Park Home of the SD Padres 100 Park Blvd.; San Diego, 92101; 619.795.5005 padres.mlb.com; petcoparkevents.com/ San Diego Botanic Garden 230 Quail Gardens Drive Encinitas, 92024 760.436.3036 SDBGarden.org Torrey Pines Golf Course This course sits just south of Del Mar on coastal cliffs overlooking the Pacific
The San Diego Botanic Garden’s Seeds of Wonder Children’s Garden is designed for preschoolers featuring a dinosaur garden, playhouse, topiary, and a miniature garden railroad. Rachel Cobb/SDBG photo Ocean, and offers two beautiful championship 18-hole courses, a driving range and practice putting greens. The site of the annual PGA Tour’s Farmers Insurance Open, Torrey Pines offers one of
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