Del Mar Racing Venue

  Pony Boy Plush Giveaway (Children 12 & Under Only) Opening Day for the Del Mar Racetrack 2009 Season is this Wednesday, July 22nd but you'll want to buy your tickets now for Family Fun Day , taking place on Sunday, July 26th. Head to the infield to enjoy the FREE kid-friendly attractions. Racetrack admission is FREE for children under 18, adults are $6 . Activities include: The Rad Hatter - Create and decorate your own hat with the famous Rad Hatter Seabiscuit Horse - Come see the starring horse from the Oscar nominated movie "Seabiscuit" Rock Climbing Walls Bungee Trampolines Carnival Games Pony ... Read Full Story

The Del Mar Racetrack Part II So, Back in Southern California from Buenos Aires. Where am I now? Near the Pacific, to be specific. July only means one thing if you are in the US: The Del Mar Racetrack (or Saratoga Race Track, so I guess it means two things). In case you don’t know your West Coast G History, The Del Mar Racetrack (AKA "Where The Turf Meets The Surf.") has been taking place since 1937 in the sunny, seaside, ocean breezy village of Del Mar, California. It was created by Bing Crosby, actor Pat O’brien, funnyman Jimmy Durante and Charles S. Howard ... Read Full Story

by Ross Everett Southern Californias Del Mar Racetrack has been is often overshadowed by East Coast venues like Churchill Downs and Belmont Park. The reality is that the 72 year old track has a history to rival their better known counterparts that includes the greatest horses and jockeys in the sport, as well as a healthy dose of show biz glitz. Operated by the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and located 20 miles North of San Diego, its perhaps most famous for its iconic slogan Where The Surf Meets the Turf. The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club was founded by a group of well heeled enthusiasts ... Read Full Story

Owners of luxury real estate in San Diego should be celebrating because of the long-awaited arrival of Sotheby’s International Realty. It’s been a long time coming, but luxury listings in San Diego County will now reach the plasma displays at Sotheby’s Auctions throughout the world. Passing by the Sotheby’s real estate desk, an equestrian property in Rancho Santa Fe might tweak the interest of buyers attending a contemporary art sale in London–or an Asian Art auction in Hong Kong. A Del Mar oceanfront estate might capture the bidding fancies of venture capitalists and oil barons who are simultaneously vying for masterpiece tapestries at Sotheby’s ... Read Full Story

by Roberta Murphy San Diego Christmas and holdiay spirits will come to life in Del Mar on Sunday, December 2 from noon to 5:30 pm Bring friends, loved ones or the entire family for an afternoon of San Diego fun. The entire downtown Del Mar will be turned over to strolling carolers, Santa Claus, the famous Del Mar Holiday Cake Walk, On the Edge dance performance, holiday gift bazaar, horse and carriage rides, face painting, musicians, kid’s activities and Tastes at Del Mar Retaurants. Be sure to stop by the L’Auberge Del Mar Ampitheater (northwest corner of 15th Street and Camino Del Mar / ... Read Full Story