Del Mar accommodation from NZ$233

Things to Do in Del Mar

The Del Mar Fairgrounds are the site of horse races in the summer, where you can watch the action while eating in one of many trackside restaurants (for a fee and with reservations). If you like the ponies, check out the polo club in nearby Santa Fe, an easy trip from most hotels in Del Mar.

Want a little culture to go with your racing? The Del Mar Antique Show is held three times a year and features dealers, appraisers and repair professionals who sell and fix European and American antiques. The show features people wandering the grounds in period costumes, so it's OK if you stare a little bit! The antique show tradition goes back at least 50 years.

If you're a golfer (or you want to be), try for a spot at one of the world's most difficult and exclusive courses, found right in Del Mar. But if hitting a white ball doesn't make you feel Zen, take the alternate route to blissing out: spend time on Torrey Pines State Beach and then snooze in your Del Mar accommodation. We feel more relaxed already!

Last but not least, do a little browsing in Del Mar Village, a cosy community with boutique shopping and fine dining. You can pick up a trinket to remember that time you visited an antique show in sunny Southern California!

Getting to & Around Del Mar

Del Mar has regional rail and shuttle service, and if you’ve booked San Diego accommodation, it’s a great spot for a day trip. Book your Del Mar holiday with Wotif—save your pennies for the ponies, and let us get you the best deal.