CA, USA · 3,903 residents

DEL MAR

Good: solid options nearby, with a few sports standing out.

Metro access. Good outdoor options for a metro area, but little public land nearby and few visitor services. Not a destination town.

Adventure Score

72/100

How it works →

★ In-depth guideSan Diego (La Jolla), CASea-cave kayaking, snorkeling and beginner surf at La Jolla Cove and Shores, with Torrey Pines cliffs and the Mission Trails peaks a short drive away.

What's close

KNOWN FOR

The named spots closest to town for each of its best sports, with the distance from the town centre.

Surfing100

Climbing92

Running69

Mission Bay Loop22 km
Mission Bay Park Loop22 km
Mission Trails Regional Park26 km
Balboa Park Loop28 km
San Diego Embarcadero to Balboa Park29 km

Hiking61

How Del Mar gets to 72

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Four categories add up to the score. How the score works

ActivitiesExcellent

Best activityExcellent
Second activityExcellent
Third activityGood
VarietyStrong
Out the doorStrong

Wild landSome

Public landSome

BasecampExcellent

Places to stayExcellent
CampingExcellent
FoodExcellent
KidsExcellent
Rainy-day backupsExcellent
Outfitters and rentalsExcellent
Fuel and groceriesExcellent

Adventure townSome

Visitor lodging per residentNone
Outdoor businessesGood

Where they are

DEL MAR AND ITS TOP SPOTS

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