Family Friendly
- Have an organic latte while you wait for a table at Claire’s on Cedros in Solana Beach.
- Grab a great burger and beer at Chief’s Burgers and Brew in Solana Beach. This place is right near the train station.
- Stroll/shop/eat on Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach.
- Looking to watch the game, then head over to Crush Solana Beach –
- Enjoy summer activities in Solana Beach.
- Hike Annie’s Canyon Trail.
- Play a round at Pelly’s Mini Golf across the street from the track.
- Craving organic and healthy, try Flower Child across from Milton’s.
- Head to Milton’s Deli for breakfast or an early lunch. This is a favorite spot amongst jockeys and trainers.
- Take a sandwich from Board and Brew and walk or drive to the beach, Seagrove Park, or Powerhouse Park to enjoy the sunset.
- Enjoy concerts in Powerhouse Park all summer long.
- Take in the scenery on a beautiful coastal drive and visit the beaches of La Jolla, Del Mar, Solana, Cardiff, Encinitas, and Carlsbad.
- Spend an afternoon at Birch Aquarium in La Jolla at UC San Diego.
- Stroll downtown La Jolla and La Jolla Cove. Enjoy Happy Hour at George’s at the Cove Oceanview Restaurant. Visit the seals at the children’s pool at La Jolla Cove.
- Ride the downtown ferry across the bay to Coronado.
- Check out Legoland theme park in Carlsbad.
- Spend the night in a tent right by the elephants at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido. This is a great place to walk around; if you plan ahead, you can stay overnight.
- Rent 4-seater car bikes on Coronado and ride all day around the island. You can also book fishing, kayak trips, and other outdoor activities at Hotel Del Coronado.
- Visit Sea World San Diego.
- Stop by Old Town San Diego if you’re feeling like Mexican food. Visit the Old Town Tequila Factory.
- Jeff Lifson says Del Mar Pizza is a must!
Things to do with Adults
- After the races, enjoy a drink at Brigantine Seafood Restaurant. Don’t forget Fish Taco at the bar area while you sit on the balcony and watch the tractors prepare the racetrack for morning training.
- Have a drink at Viewpoint Brewing — within walking distance from the track. They have great Flights of beer and smoked mac n cheese and Adobada Fries.
- Enjoy dinner at Alce 101 Kitchen and Tequileria. Then walk over to enjoy music/dancing at the Belly Up in Solana Beach.
- Craving Italian overlooking the ocean, head to Il Fornaio in the Del Mar Plaza, where you can also shop before dinner.
- Have dinner and/or drinks and enjoy the sunset at Jake’s Del Mar.
- Enjoy happy hour at Altitude Sky Lounge at the Marriott right across the street from Petco Park in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. Altitude is a nightclub as well.
- Have a sunset cocktail at the Hotel Del Coronado. Stroll the beaches and sidewalks.
- Have some time and go wine tasting in a Temecula Cable Car or take a hot air balloon ride over Temecula.
- Check out Monarch Ocean Pub, it’s the best sports bar in town.
Del Mar is a great place to enjoy great racing and the beach.