North County Coastal
Del Mar Real Estate & Homes for Sale
Bluff-top living and one of the county's smallest, most exclusive zip codes. Guided by Lara Gabriele, your local San Diego REALTOR®.
Living in Del Mar
What it’s really like to call Del Mar home.
Del Mar is tiny by design — one of San Diego County's smallest cities, and one of its most expensive. Bluff-top homes look straight down the coast, and the village center still feels more like a beach cottage strip than a downtown.
Because so few homes change hands each year, every sale here is a small event. Sellers need marketing that reaches qualified luxury buyers well beyond San Diego; buyers need patience, preparation, and someone watching for the right home before it's widely advertised.
- Home to the Del Mar Racetrack — "where the surf meets the turf" — and the San Diego County Fair.
- One of the smallest incorporated cities in the county by both size and population.
- Torrey Pines State Beach and its dramatic sandstone bluffs sit right at its border.
- Consistently among the highest median home prices in San Diego County.
A day in the life
A perfect Saturday in Del Mar.
Morning
Dog Beach
Start at North Beach by the river mouth, where dogs run off-leash and the morning surf is usually glassy.
Midday
Lunch with a view
Head up to Camino Del Mar for a long lunch on a terrace overlooking the ocean.
Afternoon
Lagoon or the track
Walk the San Dieguito Lagoon trails — or, from mid-July to early September, spend the afternoon at the Del Mar races.
Evening
Powerhouse Park sunset
Bring a blanket to the lawn at Powerhouse Park for one of the most loved sunsets in North County.
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