Del Mar travel guide
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You're Going to Love Del Mar
With a population of 4,161, Del Mar is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Del Mar deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Del Mar
If you’re looking for affordable options, Market Restaurant and Bar (3702 Via de la Valle) and KITCHEN 1540 (1540 Camino Del Mar) are great picks.
When to visit Del Mar
How to Get to Del Mar
Plane
When flying to Del Mar, you’ll arrive at San Diego Carlsbad-Palomar (CLD), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Del Mar departs from Oakland and takes around 1h 28m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Del Mar. The train journey from Del Mar to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 44m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Del Mar is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 97 miles from Del Mar. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Del Mar, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Del Mar takes 120 miles and will cost you around $65. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 125 miles. The most popular bus station is Del Mar Denny's, located 1.5 miles from downtown Del Mar. Del Mar Mango Drive is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Del Mar
Where to stay in Del Mar
From 5-star hotels such as the L'Auberge Del Mar to great affordable options like the Hotel Indigo San Diego Del Mar, Del Mar offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $377 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $519 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Les Artistes Inn and Del Mar Beach Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Del Mar
Most booked hotels in Del Mar
Renting a car in Del Mar
Renting a car in Del Mar costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 29% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Del Mar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Del Mar, while also 79% cheaper than other types, on average.