- 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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1820 Oceanside Blvd, 2 nd Floor, Oceanside, CA 92054
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If you or your little ones like watching Thomas the Tank and other model trains whizzing round the track, and would love to hear more about their history, then you definitely want to visit the North County Model Railroad society.
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Located within the bounds of Mission Trails Regional Park, Cowles Mountain is a popular hiking destination. It features a three mile out and back hiking trail of moderate difficulty level.
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2300 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026
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Reidy Creek Golf Course is part of a network of courses in the area. Inexpensive, but shorter course.
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Located right outside Palm Springs on I - 20, the windmills on this farm stand 150 feet tall with blades half the length of a football field. Informative guided tours are readily available.
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1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101
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Balboa Park is a hub of culture, art, history, entertainment, and vivid experiences. The thriving atmosphere contains attractions such as a zoo, photographic studio, miniature railroad, history, space, and art museums among many other things.
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A must-see destination in San Diego, the Botanical Building and Lily Pond is one of the most photographed sites in the area. The garden contains more than 2,100 species of plants including tropical plants, ferns, orchids, and season flower displays.
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Covering over 5,800 acres, Mission Trails contains both natural and developed land for peace and recreation. Hiking the rugged hills and valleys will have hikers surprised they're only minutes from downtown San Diego.
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The Santee Lakes are a popular spot for get-togethers and family picnics. The lakes offer a relaxing view and quiet surroundings and are also known for good fishing, hiking trails and bird watching.
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Featuring rotating exhibits, San Diego Natural History Museum showcases history from Native American culture to prehistoric creatures. The museum displays artifacts like dinosaur fossils and has 3D documentary film showings.
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The Mattucci Winery is a family-owned winery that produces ultra small lots that spend 2 to 15 years in oak barrels. The winery ferments the wines with multiple yeasts in separate lots using extended maceration.