Del Mar is all about the strong woman. It was named by a lady named Ella. She was wife to Theardore M. Loop and named the 1000 acre area  Del from the popular phone 'Fight on the Paseo Del Mar'. To read more- http://www.delmarhistoricalsoc… — Del Mar is all about the strong woman. It was named by a lady named Ella. She was wife to Theardore M. Loop and named the 1000 acre area Del from the popular phone 'Fight on the Paseo Del Mar'. To read more- http://www.delmarhistoricalsociety.org/olde_del_mar.html

There use to be a pier in Del Mar; until, like may other piers in San Diego, was washed away and not rebuilt. It was built 1911 to 1915 and washed away by storms years later- to see pics: http://library.ucsd.edu/dc/object/bb4335656g — There use to be a pier in Del Mar; until, like may other piers in San Diego, was washed away and not rebuilt. It was built 1911 to 1915 and washed away by storms years later- to see pics: http://library.ucsd.edu/dc/object/bb4335656g

The Torrey Pines State reserve & Torrey Pines Golf Course are two must sees. The area was once called Punto de Los Arboles, which literally means “Point of Trees”: because groves of trees were not common along the Southern California coast, earl… — The Torrey Pines State reserve & Torrey Pines Golf Course are two must sees. The area was once called *Punto de Los Arboles*, which literally means “Point of Trees”: because groves of trees were not common along the Southern California coast, early Spanish explorers (1500-1700 AD) referred to this area as such. They used this area both as a landmark and as a warning that they were too close to the shore in the fog- check out: http://torreypine.org/history2/ . The Torrey pines golf course is one of the world's best (and most famous after the 2008 Woods US open win), to book a tee time go here: http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/golf/torreypines/

Del Mar beaches harbor great surf spots- even for dogs! Del Mar is famous for it Dog surf competition fund raiser event. To check out more on past events- check out this link: http://www.sandiegocoastlife.com/events/san-diego-coast/events-del-m… — Del Mar beaches harbor great surf spots- even for dogs! Del Mar is famous for it Dog surf competition fund raiser event. To check out more on past events- check out this link: http://www.sandiegocoastlife.com/events/san-diego-coast/events-del-mar-surfathon.html

The amazing mosaic sculpture at Torrey Hills Center, “The Unbridled Spirit of a Child.”, Includes The Butterfly Project, which started at Carmel Valley’s San Diego Jewish Academy six years ago, seeks to create 1.5 million painted ceramic butterflies… — The amazing mosaic sculpture at Torrey Hills Center, “The Unbridled Spirit of a Child.”, Includes The Butterfly Project, which started at Carmel Valley’s San Diego Jewish Academy six years ago, seeks to create 1.5 million painted ceramic butterflies in representation of the children lost in the Holocaust.To find out more- check out :http://www.delmartimes.net/news/2015/nov/08/torrey-hills-center-mosaic-sculpture/

The railroad had a big impact on the revival of Del Mar in the early 1900's. It was the South Coast Land Company the planned a thoroughfare by rail car from Los Angeles to San Diego. To read more, check: http://www.del-mar-guide.com/del-mar-history.html

L'Auberge Del Mar is located on the historic site of The Stratford Inn, built in 1910, which became the Hotel Del Mar in 1926. A hot spot for Hollywood celebrities and Southern California locals alike, the Hotel Del Mar was the perfect accompaniment… — L'Auberge Del Mar is located on the historic site of The Stratford Inn, built in 1910, which became the Hotel Del Mar in 1926. A hot spot for Hollywood celebrities and Southern California locals alike, the Hotel Del Mar was the perfect accompaniment to Bing Crosby & Pat O'Brien's Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack. Famous Celebrities such as Lucy and Desi Arnaz, and Jimmy Durante frequented the beach resort often. To learn more about this fabulous hotel, check: http://www.laubergedelmar.com/resort/southern-california-hotel-history

In February 1927, the Stratford Square (originally known as the Kockritz Building- located at 1442 Camino Del Mar) was the most prominent building in the village. The Kockritz building was constructed by Herman Kockritz and originally housed a … — In February 1927, the Stratford Square (originally known as the Kockritz Building- located at 1442 Camino Del Mar) was the most prominent building in the village. The Kockritz building was constructed by Herman Kockritz and originally housed a drugstore, soda fountain, grocery store, barbershop, doctor, and dress shop. To read more, go to: http://www.delmarmainstreet.com/dmva-tour/stratford-square/
To discover the shops currently in the Stratford Square, check out: http://www.sandiegocoastlife.com/attractions/san-diego-coast/shopping-stratford-square.html

Now known as the Del Mar Library (opened in 1914) , this building use to be a church that was relocated to Solana Beach. It was even once house an auto insurance company  and even a restaurant shortly before that. To find out more, check: … — Now known as the Del Mar Library (opened in 1914) , this building use to be a church that was relocated to Solana Beach. It was even once house an auto insurance company and even a restaurant shortly before that. To find out more, check: http://www.thecoastnews.com/2013/06/12/del-mars-library-has-storied-history/

There are a lot of stop signs in Old Del Mar- just take a break and relax because the road ahead boast one of the most beautiful views on the US Route 101 in Southern California.

This is where "the turf meets the surf- down in old Del Mar" (famous song by Burke, Crosby & Monaco), and the Del Mar Race Track was born. It was founded as a merger with the farmers market/ agricultural fair in 1936. The race that really put De… — This is where "the turf meets the surf- down in old Del Mar" (famous song by Burke, Crosby & Monaco), and the Del Mar Race Track was born. It was founded as a merger with the farmers market/ agricultural fair in 1936. The race that really put Del Mar on the map was between Ligaroti and Seabisciut. To read more about this and other fascinating happenings at The Del Mar Race Track, check out: https://www.dmtc.com/season/history

What is a depiction is of a B-17 tail wing doing next to the Seabisciut and Ligaroti?  Shortly after the Peal Harbor bombong in WWII, Del Mar Race Track was temporarily closed for manufacturing B-17 tail wing for the war. With the men away at w… — What is a depiction is of a B-17 tail wing doing next to the Seabisciut and Ligaroti? Shortly after the Peal Harbor bombong in WWII, Del Mar Race Track was temporarily closed for manufacturing B-17 tail wing for the war. With the men away at war, many women worked in these factories and became know 'Rosies who drove Rivots' and the 'Bing Bomber Builders'. Check out: http://www.utsandiego.com/uniontrib/20051211/news_m1m11history.html

Around 1880, a group of San Diegans organized an agricultural fair to bring county farmers together to share ideas, see who had the best citrus fruit, who baked the best pie, and who had the fastest horse. After that first fair, the county fair was … — Around 1880, a group of San Diegans organized an agricultural fair to bring county farmers together to share ideas, see who had the best citrus fruit, who baked the best pie, and who had the fastest horse. After that first fair, the county fair was held annually with a few exceptions at different county locations until 1936- then it became know as the Del Mar fair ( or the San Diego County Fair.) To find out more about tickets, shows, and the history. go to: http://www.sdfair.com/index.php?fuseaction=info.history

At the far right upper right side of the intricate art displayed, you see a woman wearing a flower decorated hat- a true tradition at many Horse Race Track's opening Day. The bigger the hat- the better! Check this link for catagories and prize info: http://www.delmarscene.com/hats