Top 2024 Travel Trends to Try in Del Mar Village, California

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to travel more, you may well be ready to do things differently, and you’re not alone. 2024 travel trends indicate that travelers will be embracing a mix of traditional and less-trodden kinds of escapes. Here are some of the new year’s hottest travel trends — and how you can try all of them in the glamorous coastal destination of Del Mar Village, California.

2024 Travel Trends, SoCal Style

If you need to get away in new ways this year, think dreamy Southern California vibes:

  • Set-jetting. Set-jetting (traveling to iconic places you’ve seen depicted on screen) is back in a big way, so why not get meta with a Hollywood-adjacent destination? Del Mar has been an idyllic retreat for celebrities since the Golden Age of Hollywood, and you can take in the same settings that have long captivated iconic stars.

  • Cultural “slow” travel. Travelers now yearn for authentic, unhurried cultural experiences over packed itineraries and touristy hotspots. In addition to having plenty of world-class restaurants to take your tastebuds on a trip, Del Mar offers a fascinating equestrian culture, including horseback riding lessons and thoroughbred horse racing

  • Wellness getaways. Self care is king when it comes to health-related New Year’s resolutions, and wellness vacations are a must for surviving today’s high stress levels. Head to any of Del Mar’s spas, salons, or wellness centers. Alternatively, try meditation or yoga at its beaches, city parks, or nature preserves. 

  • “Bleisure” trips. Does your work calendar include a business trip in San Diego County? Get in on the new bleisure travel trends by scheduling a full-length or mini-vacation before or afterward in the tranquil haven of Del Mar. Better yet, see if you can hold a work event right at one of the village’s hotel conference spaces or other venues.

  • Ultimate luxury. Are you really getting the most out of your vacation if you aren’t doing it in exceptional style and comfort? Pamper yourself and get a taste of the glam life at any of Del Mar’s Insta-worthy luxury hotels.

Enjoy Fresh Travel Trends at Del Mar Village

Del Mar Village is a quaint seaside community rich in history, striking natural beauty, and European charm. First renowned during the golden era of the movie industry, Del Mar was the retreat for Hollywood’s biggest movie stars, who came to enjoy its peaceful ambiance, pristine beaches, and exhilarating thoroughbred horse racing. Today, you can enjoy all this while staying at one of our luxurious hotels.

Located just 20 miles north of San Diego on the Southern California coastline, Del Mar Village is unique in its offering of a vibrant small-town atmosphere, sprawling natural playground along the Pacific Ocean, and the casual sophistication of a world-class destination. Here, you’ll have easy access to gorgeous beaches, state parks, marine wildlife, and upscale shops and services.

If you’re ready to enjoy the best that SoCal has to offer, check out our Visitor Guide and subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on our latest events and offerings.


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