Why Del Mar Ranks One of the Best Suburbs in San Diego

Walkability

In Del Mar it’s all about two things: proximity to the beach and walkability. Del Mar has such a cute downtown village and boasts great walkability, perhaps the best in all of San Diego County… So we recommend taking this heavily into consideration when selecting your home in Del Mar. This is an incredibly nice feature, especially as the summer months get busy with tourism and parking can be harder to come by.

Nature

Del Mar has some incredible opportunities for you to put on your hiking shoes and go wandering through the natural habitat. Hiking opportunities include Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve - amazing ocean views, Crest Canyon, Scripps Bluff Preserve, San Dieguito Lagoon, Riverpath Del Mar, and San Elijo Lagoon.

Schools

Del Mar is also ranked as the #1 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in San Diego. We believe those rankings are primarily due to the time and effort expended in creating one of the best public school systems in the United States. Torrey Pines is known as the best high school in San Diego and is nestled right in Del Mar.

Area Growth

Del Mar is a neighborhood that is constantly evolving and growing, with several planned developments and revitalization projects in the works. These developments are expected to further enhance the already desirable area and make it an even more attractive place to live. Not to mention property values going up?!

One of the most significant planned developments is the construction of new housing developments. These new developments will bring a variety of new housing options to the area, including single-family homes, townhouses, and condos, catering to the needs of different types of buyers.

According to the city of San Diego's website, there are several new housing developments proposed in the area that include luxury single-family homes and multi-family units, expected to meet the growing demand for housing in the area.

The Fairgrounds

Having built a reputation as a vibrant coastal getaway, Del Mar’s excitement and vibrancy is unmatched anywhere else in San Diego’s North County. And arguably, the city's most exciting attraction is the famous Del Mar Fairgrounds.

A magnet for major events, the Fairgrounds' calendar is filled with concerts, festivals, and expos throughout the year. Most notable is the venue's role as host of the San Diego County Fair and the location of the Del Mar Racetrack.

Del Mar is a placed loved by many, not just families raising kids, but young people, couples, singles, retirees, horse-lovers, beach-goers, etc. So depending on what is important to you and what you desire most Del Mar may just be the perfect fit for you! What’s not to love?