The Five Best Spots to Watch Sunset in Del Mar
Southern California sunsets are legendary and, thankfully, there’s no shortage of places to enjoy sunset in Del Mar, from parks and pristine beaches to public spaces and abundant ocean view dining options. Get your phones ready to capture the moment or, better yet, just soak it all in with a friend or family by your side.
Check out these five best sunset spots in Del Mar:
Civic Center Plaza at Del Mar City Hall
1050 Camino Del Mar (map it)
Grab food to go from any of Del Mar’s local restaurants and enjoy your meal at Civic Center Plaza, with seating and plenty of room for the kids to run around. You may just catch the famed green flash as the sun goes down over the Pacific Ocean! Parking is free at Civic Center Plaza; visit the City’s website for more information.
Del Mar Dog Beach/North Beach
Camino del Mar, north of 29th Street (map it)
Bring your pups to North Beach, also known as Del Mar Dog Beach, to enjoy some off-leash sunset play or a walk along the beach. Paid street parking is available. Visit the City of Del Mar’s website for more information about dog friendly beaches in Del Mar.
L'Auberge Del Mar
1540 Camino Del Mar (map it)
Every view at L’Auberge Del Mar is a stunner; it’s a must for a sunset cocktail or a full meal at Coastline, where you can dine deck-side on sustainably sourced seafood and meats, locally farmed produce, craft beers, signature cocktails, and an award-winning wine list. Learn more and make a reservation here.
Looking for other ocean view restaurants in Del Mar to add to your must-dine list? Right this way.
Powerhouse Park
1658 Coast Blvd (map it)
Powerhouse Park is a crown jewel of Del Mar’s public gathering spaces, and the perfect place for a sunset picnic or small group gathering to celebrate the close of another beautiful SoCal day. Enjoy the expansive grass or head down to the sand, or enjoy a sunset dip in the summer and fall (or the winter, if you’re brave!). More information is available at the City of Del Mar’s website.
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Del Mar Plaza Ocean View Deck
1555 Camino Del Mar (map it)
There are so many ways to catch sunset in Del Mar from the Plaza’s Ocean View Deck. Grab a drink or bite as you lounge around fire pits at Monarch Ocean Pub’s “Monarch at the Park” outdoor bar, or dine al fresco at Il Fornaio’s adjacent Enoteca patio – the perfect spot for a glass of prosecco and fresh, delicious Italian fare. During shorter winter months, cozy up with a speciality coffee beverage from Kini Koffee, which is open until 6:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Or grab the kids and enjoy some sunset tunes – Del Mar Plaza features live music throughout the summer, plus games like foosball and cornhole. The Plaza structure features ample parking, free for the first two hours. Check out Del Mar Plaza’s website for more information on upcoming live music and other events.