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About Del Mar City Beach in Del Mar, California
The Main Beach of Del Mar City Beach starts at Powerhouse Park and goes north all the way to the lagoon entrance at the San Dieguito River. This long strand is a popular one as it’s the main beach in Del Mar.
On sunny days Del Mar Beach could be crowded so parking spaces in the lots and on side streets can be hard to find. A large paid parking lot on Coast Boulevard is your best bet for parking. Get an early start to enjoy this beach for the entire day and then watch the sunset.
Powerhouse Park near the main parking lot is a perfect place to make your base for a day trip to Del Mar Beach. This grass park has picnic tables and benches overlooking the beach and there are restaurants, shops, and other services nearby.
The two-story lifeguard building has a full view over the beach just north of the park and has public restrooms. This is a safe place to hang-out on the beach if you have children playing near the water.
Jake’s Del Mar and Poseidon Restaurant are on the beach between Powerhouse Park and the lifeguard bldg. The Del Mar Snack Shack is behind Poseidon if you want something quicker and cheaper to eat. They have ice cream, burgers, salads, and drinks.
If you walk south from Powerhouse Park you will be on South Beach tucked below steep colorful eroding bluffs. Note that at high tide the beaches of Del Mar can be narrow.
At the far north end of Del Mar Beach next to a lagoon you’ll find Del Mar North Beach. This is the city’s “Dog Beach” as dogs can be spotted there at almost any time of day.
- Address
- 1660 Coast Blvd
Del Mar, CA 92014 - Phone
- 858.755.1556
- Park Name
- Powerhouse Park, Seagrove Park
- Owner
- City Beach
- Pet Details
- Dogs not allowed on beach June 16th to Labor Day, but ok on-leash rest of year
- Fees
- Fee for parking in lots
- Activities
- Swimming, Sunbathing, Beach Walking, Picnicking, Surfing, Bodyboarding, Grunion Runs
- Amenities
- Grass Park, Picnic Tables, Kids Play Area, Lifeguard, Restrooms, Benches, Hotels, Restrooms, Shops

Nearby Beaches
South Beach of Del Mar
0.5 miles away
South Beach in Del Mar is best described as south of Powerhouse Park all the way to 6th Street...
Del Mar Dog Beach – North Beach
0.8 miles away
North Beach in Del Mar is also known as Dog Beach because it’s the only place dogs can be...
Del Mar Shores Beach Access
1.1 miles away
Del Mar Shores Beach Access gets beachgoers down a steep bluff to a sandy beach in the city of...
Nearby Attractions
Powerhouse Park
0.1 miles away
Powerhouse Park is the main waterfront park in Del Mar. It has large grass lawns, walking paths, showers, a...
Seagrove Park
0.2 miles away
Seagrove Park is a small grassy park on the bluff just steps from downtown Del Mar. This beautifully landscaped...
Nearby Lodging
Del Mar Motel on the Beach
0.1 miles away
Del Mar Motel is located at the beach and offers a variety of great restaurants within walking distance. For...
L'Auberge Del Mar
0.2 miles away
Enter the gates of the L’Auberge Del Mar property and find yourself hooked on a room with a view....
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