Many are surprised to hear that Del Mar, CA has a population under 5,000.
It is home to some of the most expensive real estate in the world, offers a quaint tree-lined village, a gorgeous California beach, the Del Mar Race Track and Fairgrounds, and an active train station that once brought the Hollywood crowd down for the Del Mar race season and year round beach gatherings.
Del Mar has a number of fine restaurants, lodging possibilities and is easy to reach by car or train. Many who visit return year after year to enjoy Del Mar’s beach, its village, the Del Mar Fair and of course, Del Mar’s thoroughbred racing.
The lure of Del Mar is a haunting one, and many vacationers end up looking for a second or primary home within its spectacular boundaries.
These Del Mar real estate seekers may not find the precise home or condo they want in Del Mar, and when this occurs we are usually able to locate beach-close properties in adjacent Solana Beach to the north and in La Jolla to the south. Those wanting larger homes that are still close to Del Mar often find Rancho Santa Fe and Carmel Valley to be excellent alternatives. All of these surrounding communities can reach Del Mar via local roads–and without ever driving on the freeway.
Please feel free to search Del Mar real estate and the Del Mar MLS. At the same time, you may wish to explore the surrounding communities of Solana Beach, La Jolla, Carmel Valley and Rancho Santa Fe. Encinitas and the La Costa area to the are also often considered by those seeking real estate with close proximity to Del Mar.
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