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 19 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Del Mar departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Del Mar. The train journey from Del Mar to Burbank takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Del Mar is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 156 km 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 San Fernando, the bus ride to Del Mar takes 145 km and will cost you around $29. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 193 km. The most popular bus station is Del Mar Denny's, located 2.4 km from downtown Del Mar. Del Mar Mango Drive is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 km 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 $384 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. Mini (Kia Sedona or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Del Mar, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.