- Our list of the best things to do in Del Mar, California, features the top 423 nearby activities — including 189 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Del Mar, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Sports & Fitness, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 18 things to do within the city of Del Mar, CA , followed by 405 popular activities in nearby cities, including La Mesa, La Jolla, Escondido, Carlsbad, Oceanside, San Diego, Poway, Coronado, Santee, Encinitas, Vista, San Marcos, Ramona, El Cajon, Spring Valley, National City, Fallbrook, Chula Vista, Palm Springs and Temecula
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See Patti LaBelle or Toby Keith, ride a Ferris wheel, and scope out cool motorcycles during this Wild West–themed fair
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Pelly's Mini Golf is a miniature golf course with oceanic and surfing themes. It contains two 18-hole courses with large, colorful sculptures, including a whale that shoots water from its blowhole, a ship and a large shark tank.
8.3 Miles
The 25th Street Beach is a public beach location commonly visited during the warmer days during the year. Visitors at the beach enjoy surfing, swimming, having picnics, or spending a day relaxing in the sun.
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Cirque du Soleil Totem is a show presented by the world renowned Cirque du Soleil performance troupe. The show focuses thematically on the evolution of humanity, and features acrobatics, spectacular visual effects, and music.
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27 votes
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
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At Del Mar Surfside Race Place, visitors can watch horse racing and place bets for their favorite horse. Visitors can attend the sports lounge or watch the races on the thousand TVs scattered throughout the facility.
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20 votes
2658 Del Mar Heights Road #198, Del Mar, CA 92014
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Adventure seekers can enjoy a hot air balloon ride around Southern California with the SkySurfer Balloon Company. Offering breathtaking views, along with special events such as wedding proposals and anniversary trips, the company further offers sunset, sunrise and group packages.
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22 votes
15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
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At Pelly's Mini Golf at Del Mar Golf Center, players can enjoy a game of putt putt golf. The location also hosts birthday parties, team-building and corporate events, and both Boy and Girl Scout programs.
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The Scream zone is a haunted attraction that is made up of the house of horror, the chamber, the haunted hayride, and zombie paintball. The facility offers free admission to adults.
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For a unique way to see Southern California, Panorama Balloon Tours offers flights from several locations. All flights include complimentary hors d'ouevres and drinks, and special events and groups can be accommodated.
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Offering a luxury movie-viewing experience, Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas is a movie theater that provides a unique and memorable experience to its guests. Amenities include in-theater waiter service, luxury reclining seats, and a full bar menu, among others.
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One of the widest stretches of land in the area, Torrey Pines State Reserve is still located within San Diego city limits. The nearby park is a great place to enjoy scenic overlooks, trails, and plenty of opportunities for exercise.