Commute to and from Del Mar is by rail to downtown San Diego and coastal cities to the north, and is very convenient to the 5 Freeway. Highway 101 runs right through town.

Del Mar is of course home to the world famous Del Mar Racetrack. The Del Mar Racetrack is an American Thoroughbred horse racing track at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The Del Mar fairgrounds contain the racetrack, as well as hosting horse shows and other events like the annual county fair. The San Diego County Fair annual Fair is held in June and July. More than 1.2 million people visit the 2008 San Diego County Fair each year. Del Mar also has one of the best beaches in the county, Torrey Pines State Beach. Torrey Pines State Beach runs for three miles between Carmel Valley Road and the Glider Ports at Torrey Pines Scenic Drive.

From the late 60s to the early 80s locals spoke of creating more "open space", thus Seagrove Park was born. The 80s marked an increasing emphasis on beautification, coupled with progress and a higher cosmopolitan profile. During that time, Del Mar grew to become home to a major publishing concern and attracted artists, writers, and other new business.

Del Mar is comprised of several areas, each with its own special character.

The Village - Quaint cottages and bungalows mix with eclectic custom homes. The core of the village was built in the 1920's and has seen many fine new homes built in the 1940's, 1960's, 1970's. It is an extremely desirable area, and homes in the village have a very special and unique character, making them among the most desirable properties to own. The centerpieces of new Del Mar Village area are L'Auberge - a beautiful hotel designed with the Stratford Inn in mind - and the elegant shops and boutiques of the picturesque seaside shopping center, Del Mar Plaza.

The Beach Colony area - Near the racetrack is the San Dieguito River and estuary, just south of where the river enters the Pacific Ocean is a strip of land bordered on both sides by water. The Beach Colony area, which is approximately a 90-home-long strip of cottages along Coast Blvd, contains bungalows and 2 story beach houses reminiscent of many beach communities across the U.S. Although the dwellings are generally constructed with straightforward architectural designs, they are some of the most valuable in the city.

Torrey Pines State Reserve - On the south end is the Torrey Pines State reserve. On the hillside overlooking the estuary are many custom houses, often with views of the state preserve and the Pacific Ocean. This area runs along streets including Camino Mar Villa and is kind of a hidden, artsy community, and property in this area is much sought after.

The Highlands is an area just west of the 5 Freeway, and has many contemporary custom residences. Some are on the hillside which slopes down to the ocean giving them a sweeping sunset views. Nob Avenue runs along the top of the ridge, and Crest Way is one of the prominent streets.

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