The Del Mar Fairgrounds is a 370-acre (1.5 km2) event venue in Del Mar, California. The annual San Diego County Fair is held here, which was called the Del Mar Fair from 1984 to 2001. In 1936, the Del Mar Racetrack was built by the Thoroughbred Club with founding member Bing Crosby providing leadership.
Aerial view of the Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack looking northwest along the Pacific Ocean coastline
Aerial view of the Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack looking northwest along the Pacific Ocean coastline.
Horses crossing the finish line at the Del Mar Racetrack
Panoramic view of the Del Mar Racetrack from the grandstand
Del Mar is a beach town in San Diego County, California, located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Established in 1885 as a seaside resort, the city incorporated in 1959. The Del Mar Horse Races are hosted on the Del Mar racetrack every summer. The population was 3,954 at the 2020 census, down from 4,161 at the 2010 census.
The Del Mar racetrack
The historic Mission Revival style Canfield-Wright House.
Surfside Raceplace.
The Paddock at Del Mar Racetrack.