Love this beach. It’s one of our favorite beaches to visit. Not overcrowded on the weekdays when we went. We also use the public parking off 15th street. Only $1-$2 per hour depending on which row you park. Short walk to the beach.

After a bust at La Jolla Cove - dangerous tides, we went to Del Mar out of desperation. It saved the day! We had a toddler who enjoyed playing and wading in the shallow water. The waves were great and the slope was not steep...More

Amazing surf and soft sand. The children played for hours and begged not to leave. It is the beach I guess. The sand is clean and soft and at high tide the waves were about 8 foot swells. Great for surfing, boogie boarding, and splashing...More

We travel with several children every year to the San Diego area and we always end up on Del Mar beach. It is big, never over crowded, has life guards, and easily accessible food. There is paid parking across the street and even though it...More

It might be because I literally grew up on this beach but still in my mid-thirties this beach is a favorite.

Sun, sand, surf and a beautiful setting. Del Mar City Beach has the distinction of being the first place mentioned in the Beach Boys' immortal "Surfin' USA" and it's as much a surf Mecca as ever. Great restaurants are right on the beach, casual fare...More

This was my first trip to Del Mar, and with my comparison to Pacific and Mission Beach - Del Mar is the perfect mix. It's got that family/not too crowded/no one is going to run you over kind of feel! There were lots of surf...More