Information about Del Mar - 92014

Single Family Residence Median Price: $1,912,500

Condo Median Price: $985,000

General Information- Breathtaking canyons interspersed with hillsides of homes, Del Mar is two square miles of coastal land best known for its fairgrounds and race track "where the surf meets the turf." Two beautiful beaches, the famous Torrey Pines State Reserve, sunny weather, an annual fair and the famous Del Mar Racetrack attract visitors who come to enjoy sports and recreation near the ocean. Located in San Diego County 20 miles north of the City of San Diego, Del Mar is bordered on the south by Torrey Pines State Reserve, on the north by the San Dieguito River, Del Mar Racetrack and San Diego County Fairgrounds, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. East of Del Mar is the I-5 freeway and a new community, Carmel Valley.

For fans of Carmel-by-the-Sea on the central California coast, this is the warmer, southern version. Art galleries, fantastic ocean views and winding streets supply a feel of an upscale community with character and charm.
 Seagrove Park, James Scripps Bluffs Preserve, Torrey Pines State Reserve and Beach and nearby Torrey Pines Public Golf Course provide some fantastic outdoor activities and opportunities to enjoy Pacific Ocean views Del Mar is known for.

 Del Mar was named in the late 1800's by Ella Loop. She and husband, Theodore, owned a tent city by the beach which was also called Del Mar, Spanish for "by the sea". Theodore, worked as a contractor and engineer for the California Southern Railroad which arrived in Del Mar in 1882. Theodore Loop next formed a partnership with Jacob Taylor to sell 50 x 140 foot lots. Their marketing created some traffic and interest which helped launch South Coast Land Company's resort with the centerpiece Stratford Inn. Receiving electricity from San Diego Gas and Electric in the late 1920s, residential areas began taking shape and the area experienced its boom. In 1959 Del Mar residents decided to incorporate as a city with a five-member City Council rather than become part of the City of San Diego.

 

Schools

Del Mar schools are among the best in the county. They are part of the Del Mar Union School District. There are also some excellent private schools in the area.

Del Mar Union School District
225 Ninth Street
Del Mar, CA 92014
Phone: 858-755-9301
Fax: 858-755-4361

Click on one of these links to visit the local public schools:

• High Schools - Torrey Pines High School, 3710 Del Mar Heights Road, San Diego CA 92130
• Middle School - Carmel Valley Middle School 3800 Mykonos Lane 858-481-8221
• Middle School - Earl Warren Junior High 155 Stevens Street Solana Beach, CA 92075 858-755-1558
• Elementary - Sage Canyon - 5290 Harvest Run Drive San Diego, CA 92130 Telephone: 858.481.7844 Fax: 858.481.7949
• Elementary - Del Mar Heights School - 13555 Boquita Dr. Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 755-9367  FAX (858) 509-1412
• Elementary - Carmel Del Mar - 12345 Carmel Park Drive 858-481-6789
• Elementary - Ashley Falls School - 13030 Ashley Falls Drive 858-259-7812
• Elementary - Del Mar Hills Academy of Arts & Sciences 14085 Mango Drive Del Mar, CA 92014 858-755-9763

 Resources

If you are considering a move to Del Mar, here are the local community resources which will make it easier to set up your new residence:

• City Hall - City of Del Mar 858-755-9313
• Police - SD County Sheriff - 858-565-5200
• Fire - Del Mar Fire Dept - 619-533-4300
• Electric Company - SDG&E - 619-533-4100
• Phone Company - SBT Pacific Bell - 760-811-5888
• Water - Del Mar Water Department - 858-755-9313
• Trash Pickup - Coast Waste Mgmt - 858-753-9412
• Cable TV - Daniels Cablevision - 760-438-7741
• Broadband Internet - (see above plus DSL providers)
• Local Storage - San Diego Self Storage - (858) 453-0800
• Moving Company - Global Van Lines - 800-944-8126

• Moving Rentals - U-Haul - 800-GO-UHAUL

Events

There are several exciting local events that residents and visitors alike enjoy. The area celebrates Spring with a two-day street fair on the second weekend of April. In July and August, weekly Concerts by the Sea are held on Moonlight Beach.

• January - San Diego Marathon 3rd Sunday - Carlsbad, PGA Mercedes Championship - La Costa
• February - Buick Invitational - La Jolla, San Diegiuito Half Marathon
• March - Carlsbad 5000 run, Carlsbad flowers in bloom
• April - Encinitas Street Fair, La Jolla Half Marathon
• May - Carlsbad Village Fair, Del Mar National Horse Show
• June - Del Mar Fair, Iron Man Triathlon in Oceanside
• July - Del Mar Horse Racing Season through September
• August - Toshiba Tennis Classic Carlsbad, Fleet Week in San Diego
• September - Street Scene Gas Lamp, Renaissance Fair in Balboa Park
• October - October fest in several areas
• November - Carlsbad Village Fair
• December - Parades and bowl games

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