Del Mar, Spanish for by the sea is an upscale, residential Pacific beach town on the Southern California coast. Located 20 miles north of San Diego and just north of the Torrey Pines State Reserve, this delightful community was homesteaded by Enoch Talbert in 1882. Purchased from Talbert in 1885, Jacob Taylor had visions of building a seaside resort for the rich and famous. It wasn’t until the early 1900‘s, though, that his dream was realized. Del Mar incorporated as a city in 1959. Del Mar’s subtropical/Mediterranean climate represents probably one of the most desirable climates in Southern California and the U.S. Del Mar homes represent some of the most desirable, high-demand real estate in the same region.
Del Mar, has a population of about 4,200 and has 2,600 housing units in two square miles. The character and charm of Del Mar real estate echos in its winding streets, the multi-million dollar homes scattered in canyons and hillsides, and breathtaking ocean lookouts in San Diego County. Camino Del Mar runs through the town, from the upscale shops and galleries in sophisticated Del Mar Plaza to the charming, original Village of Del Mar with specialty boutiques in buildings dating from the 1880s. A sense of unique, high-end appeal runs through Del Mar real estate.
Del Mar is a small village with a large heart, opening its arms to tourists and affluent residents alike. Come enjoy the warm sand, the sparkling blue waves and the welcoming community of Del Mar in the Southern California. Consider enjoying living, working and playing, while owning one of the exceptional Del Mar homes available today.