Beach Colony
There are approximately 90 homes located on the sand.
234 detached homes
150 attached homes
Del Mar, CA 92014 · Community guide
The Ultimate Del Mar Community Guide
Here is a very in-depth and useful guide to the city of Del Mar. You'll find the history, the beaches and the racetrack, how the neighborhoods are laid out, what homes here actually sell for right now, and the schools.
Del Mar: Sleepy Village by the Sea – 92014
Near-perfect weather year-round attracts a steady stream of repeat visitors who come to Del Mar to enjoy miles of coastline, two beautiful beaches, the famous Torrey Pines State Reserve, and outstanding dining and shopping in a quaint Tudoresque village,
dotted with historical cottages and the finest in innovative architectural design. Del Mar is the closest you will come to finding a true village atmosphere in coastal San Diego County. Thanks to the vigilant attempts of the populace to keep development under control, coupled with the breezy, relaxed atmosphere of the racetrack, Del Mar has the air of a less harried time in California’s past.
The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and Race Track
The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and Race Track is open from late July through early September, packing the town with racing buffs. Beginning in November 2014, the Del Mar Racetrack will host an additional 5 week season of horse racing. The Bing Crosby Season goes from Friday, November 7 through Sunday, November 30th. The track is closed on Monday for the both track sessions. The racetrack was built in the 1930’s as the brainchild of local celebrities, Bing Crosby, Jimmy Durante, and Pat O’Brien. Bing wrote and recorded a song to commemorate the track’s opening in 1937. “Where the Surf Meets the Turf ” is still played before the first race.
Bing Crosby’s Legacy at Del Mar
When Del Mar opened in 1937, Bing Crosby was at the gate to personally greet the fans. On August 12, 1938, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club hosted a $25,000 winner-take-all match race between Charles S. Howard’s Seabiscuit and the Binglin Stable’s colt, Ligaroti. In an era when horse racing ranked second in popularity with Americans to Major League Baseball, the match race was front-page news, as well as the first nationwide broadcast of a thoroughbred race by NBC radio.
Seabiscuit’s Historic Race
In the race, Seabiscuit was ridden by jockey George Woolf and Ligaroti by Noel Richardson. In front of a record crowd that helped make the fledgling Del Mar Race Track a success, Seabiscuit won an exciting battle by a nose. By 1940, Del Mar became the summer playground for many Hollywood stars, including W.C. Fields, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, Red Skelton, Ava Gardner, and Dorothy Lamour. Long-time Track boss, Joe Harper, is himself the grandson of film director Cecil B. De Mille.
Legendary Jockeys and Trainers
Many of the jockeys and trainers at the Del Mar Racetrack have reached legendary status as well. Among them are Johnny Longden, who had the record for the most wins at Del Mar until his record was surpassed by William Lee “Bill” Shoemaker in 1970. Laffit Pincay, Jr. is one of our modern-day greats, and notable trainers include Charles Wittingham, Farrell Jones, Robert Frankel and Bob Baffert.
Opening Day is an exciting day at the track. The Turf Club is a fashion event with women in designer couture and fabulous hats, while men are required to wear either sports jackets or suits. Outside the Turf Club, locals and tourists pack the track wearing beach attire.
Located directly on the Pacific Ocean, the track has a one-mile main dirt track and a seven-furlong turf course. In early 2007, a new $9 million Polytrack surface was installed. There is stabling for more than 1,000 horses.
The Del Mar Fairgrounds
During the off-season, the site of the race track, The Fairgrounds, is home to many attractions including horse shows, trade shows, concerts, and the famous Del Mar Fair, which draws over 750,000 people from mid-June through early July.
Del Mar City Beach: A Sunbather’s Paradise
“You’d catch ‘em surfin’ at Del Mar”(lyric from Beach Boys’ hit “Surfin’ USA)” Del Mar City Beach is a sunbather’s paradise, suitable for swimming, body surfing, boardsurfing, surf- fishing, strolling jogging, frisbee, and paddleball. A grassy play area, Seagrove Park, sits on the short bluffs overlooking the beach from the south end. The park, coastal walkway, and beach are separated from town by railroad tracks.
Exploring Del Mar Bluffs and Dog Beach
Beyond Del Mar City Beach lies the mouth of the San Dieguito River, which is dry at low tide, and the Del Mar Bluffs City Park. A steep wooden staircase laden with sand leads to a spectacular overlook from the top of the bluff. The 360-degree panorama encompasses the ocean, the racetrack and the town.
Here you will find Dog Beach (known as North Beach by the locals), a haven for dogs and their owners. According to Del Mar Dog Laws; dogs are allowed off leash north of 29th Street Beach to just north of the rivermouth from the day after labor day to June 15th. Between June 16th and Labor Day dogs are allowed in the same area but are required to be on leashes. Owners are asked to clean up after their dog.
Seascape Shores and Solana Beach
To the north, straddling Del Mar and neighboring Solana Beach, is Seascape Shores, a sandy stretch of beach reachable from stairways near the 500 and 700 blocks of South Sierra Avenue. These beaches are popular with locals and tourists and, in season, you might catch trainers working their horses on the beach.
Torrey Pines State Beach and Reserve
To the south, Torrey Pines State Beach is a coastal beach just south of Del Mar and north of La Jolla. A quintessential Southern California beach, it is at the bottom of 300-foot sandstone cliffs. At the south end of the beach, the Torrey Pines State Reserve offers hiking trails with magnificent ocean views and the rare Torrey Pine trees.
For divers, the reefs just outside the surf zone are teeming with beautiful local sea life, such as urchins, local fish, Pacific spiny lobster, rock scallops and abalone. For even better diving, the San Diego-La Jolla Underwater park starts at the southern border of Del Mar and ends at Point La Jolla off the La Jolla Cove with warm water and excellent visibility.
Dining & Shopping
For a small community, Del Mar has a large number of superb restaurants, located mostly on the main street of Camino Del Mar,
by the beach, and along Via De La Valle. Small boutiques abound, both on Camino Del Mar and in the Del Mar Plaza which is on
the corner of Camino Del Mar and 15th Street. A number of the dining establishments are dog-friendly.
If you’re looking to explore more of what Del Mar has to offer this season, check out the Best Things to Do in Del Mar in May for a guide to the top local events and experiences.
Early Beginnings of Del Mar
(For a full history of Del Mar, read Del Mar Looking Back by Nancy Hanks Ewing and The Del Mar Picture Book by Dr. Lisa Pluth) In 1882, the Southern California Railroad began its new route from San Diego to San Bernardino. Theodore Loop, an employee of the railroad, instantly fell in love with what he called “the most attractive place on the entire coast.” He and his wife, Ella, built a tent city on the beach, which Ella called Del Mar after a popular poem titled, “The Fight on Paseo Del Mar.”
Colonel Jacob Taylor and the Casa Del Mar Resort
The same year, Colonel Jacob Taylor Shell stumbled upon Del Mar and the following year bought 338 acres of land for $1,000. Colonel Taylor built a seaside spot named Casa Del Mar, which he thought would become a resort destination for the rich and famous. The hotel, dance pavilion, bathhouse and pool, and railroad depot thrived briefly before succumbing to bankruptcy, flood, and fire by 1890.
The Rise of The Stratford Inn and Hollywood Appeal
Several years later, the South Coast Land Company eventually built a new hotel called The Stratford Inn. From the moment it opened its doors in 1910, the hotel became a focal point of town and a magnet for Hollywood stars.
During the 1920’s, San Diego Gas and Electric brought electricity to San Diego, at which time the residential areas of Del Mar began developing at a record pace. The town received a facelift with a rebuilt pier and new roads into town. The Fairgrounds opened in 1936, and the racetrack a year later.
Incorporation and Modern Governance
By 1958, the residents of Del Mar were faced with the decision of remaining part of the city of San Diego or achieving independence
through incorporation. In 1959, residents chose incorporation and established a council-manager form of government, which
continues today.
The city of Del Mar (encompassing Beach Colony, Del Mar Bluffs, and Olde Del Mar) is now distinct from the rest of Del Mar 92014. There is a five-member City Council, elected by voters, that sets city policy, determines budget priorities, allocates city resources, and hears Planning Commission appeals. The Council appoints the City Manager and City Attorney. The rest of 92014 has a Del Mar Post Office zip code but is governed by the CITY of San Diego.
Residential Del Mar 92014
The entire Del Mar 92014 Zip Code can be divided into the following distinct residential communities and the corresponding number of homes:
Del Mar Bluffs
103 detached homes
316 attached homes
Del Mar Heights
1,644 detached homes
406 attached homes
Del Mar Terrace
305 detached homes
428 attached homes
Olde Del Mar
826 detached homes
826 attached homes
Via De La Valle and North
760 detached homes
239 attached homes
This area includes all the Del Mar properties east of I-5 and north of Via De La Valle, including Rancho Del Mar, as well as the land south of Via De La Valle from El Camino Real to the Polo Club development. The Del Mar 92014 Zip Code is made up of 3,871 detached and 1,550 attached homes.
The market right now
What homes in Del Mar actually sell for
These are closed sales, not asking prices. I keep the full picture, including every recent sale and my own closings, on my Del Mar Realtor page, and I refresh these numbers monthly.
Updated October 2, 2026. Closings from San Diego MLS (92014, residential, close of escrow 10/2025–10/2026, n=166). Active listings from San Diego MLS as of October 2, 2026.
166homes closed in 92014
Oct 2025 – Oct 2026
Oct 2025 – Oct 2026
$3.06Mmedian sold price
over that same year
over that same year
97.2%median sale-to-list
most sold under asking
most sold under asking
45homes on the market
as of Oct 2, 2026
as of Oct 2, 2026
Median asking price, homes for sale now$4,650,00045 active listings · SD MLS, Oct 2, 2026
Median sold price, past 12 months$3,062,500166 closed sales · SD MLS
The gap is mostly a mix problem: 34 of the 45 listings are detached houses, and the detached asking median alone is $5,397,500. It does not mean values jumped by fifty percent.
Where the 166 sales landed
166 closed sales in 92014, all residential property types.
Detached houses had a median of $3,950,000 across 119 sales. Condos and townhomes had a median of $1,560,000 across 47 sales. Twelve homes sold for more than $7,000,000. By neighborhood, the past year's median was $4,800,000 in Olde Del Mar, $3,925,000 in the Beach Colony and $2,510,000 in Del Mar Heights.
Schools
Schools serving Del Mar 92014
Del Mar is served by three public districts. Del Mar Union covers elementary for most of 92014 and the western half of 92130. Solana Beach School District covers elementary for Solana Beach and a slice of Carmel Valley. Both send their students on to San Dieguito Union for middle and high school. Attendance boundaries do not follow city lines or zip codes, so check the address before you assume a school.
Del Mar Union SD (K-6)Solana Beach SD (K-6)San Dieguito Union HSD (7-12)DMUSD elementary school
How the public schools performed, 2025
The State tests every public school student in grades 3 through 8 and grade 11 each spring. The figures below are the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard on the 2025 Smarter Balanced tests, with the district average and the statewide figure for comparison. I update this table each autumn when new results are released.
| School | English | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Del Mar Union School DistrictGrades K-6 · 3,497 students · district average | 82% | 83% |
| Ashley Falls | 76% | 77% |
| Carmel Del Mar | 86% | 88% |
| Del Mar Heights | 88% | 84% |
| Del Mar Hills Academy | 78% | 82% |
| Ocean Air | 89% | 92% |
| Sage Canyon | 87% | 88% |
| Sycamore Ridge | 74% | 74% |
| Torrey Hills | 75% | 78% |
| Solana Beach School DistrictGrades K-6 · 2,620 students · district average | 84% | 82% |
| Carmel Creek | 68% | 77% |
| Skyline | 83% | 73% |
| Solana Highlands | 84% | 89% |
| Solana Pacific | 88% | 89% |
| Solana Ranch | 85% | 85% |
| Solana Santa Fe | 85% | 82% |
| Solana Vista | 75% | 71% |
| San Dieguito Union High School DistrictGrades 7-12 · 12,055 students · district average | 80% | 69% |
| Carmel Valley Middle | 82% | 80% |
| Diegueno Middle | 77% | 68% |
| Earl Warren Middle | 78% | 73% |
| Oak Crest Middle | 72% | 58% |
| Pacific Trails Middle | 86% | 81% |
| Canyon Crest Academy | 93% | 86% |
| La Costa Canyon High | 74% | 51% |
| San Dieguito High Academy | 73% | 51% |
| Torrey Pines High | 80% | 56% |
| California, all public schools | 49% | 37% |
Source: California Department of Education, CAASPP Smarter Balanced results, spring 2025, via EdSource. District enrollment from CDE, 2024–25. Test scores are one measure among many; visit the schools.
Which Del Mar Union elementary school serves your street
Each color below is one school’s attendance area. Hatched areas are option areas, where families can choose between two schools. Del Mar Hills Academy does not have its own attendance area; it hosts the district’s Spanish Language Immersion Program, which families anywhere in the district can apply to. Confirm any address with the DMUSD School Locator before you rely on it.
Ashley FallsCarmel Del MarDel Mar HeightsOcean AirPacific SkySage CanyonSycamore RidgeTorrey HillsOption area
Addresses and contacts
Del Mar Union School District
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
DEL MAR UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT11232 El Camino Real, Ste. 100 / San Diego, CA 92130 · Phone: (858) 755-9301 / Fax: (858) 755-4361 · www.dmusd.org
To determine which school your child will attend please go to www.dmusd.org.
Click on Student Registration then Del Mar Union School Locater.
Enter address in the search box at the top to find your schools of attendance.
ASHLEY FALLS (K-6) 13030 Ashley Falls Dr. / San Diego, CA 92130 · Phone: (858) 259-7812
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM & PRESCHOOL ASHLEY FALLS13030 Ashley Falls Drive / San Diego, CA 92130 · Phone: (858) 793-0071
CARMEL DEL MAR (K-6) 12345 Carmel Park Dr. / San Diego, CA 92130 · Phone: (858) 755-1060
DEL MAR HEIGHTS (K-6) 13555 Boquita Drive / Del Mar, CA 92014 · Phone: (858) 755-9367
DEL MAR HILLS ACADEMY (K-6) 14085 Mango Drive / Del Mar, CA 92014 · Phone: (858) 755-9763
OCEAN AIR (K-6)11444 Canter Heights Dr. / San Diego, CA 92130 · Phone: (858) 481-4040
SAGE CANYON (K-6)5290 Harvest Run Drive / San Diego, CA 92130 · Phone: (858) 481-7844
SYCAMORE RIDGE (K-6)5333 Old Carmel Valley Rd. San Diego, CA 92130 · Phone: (858) 481-6789
TORREY HILLS (K-6)10830 Calle Mar De Mariposa, San Diego, CA, 92130
Solana Beach School District
Elementary Schools
SOLANA BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT309 North Rios Ave. / Solana Beach, CA 92075 · Phone: (858) 794-7100 / Fax: (858) 794-7120 · www.sbsd.k12.ca.us
To find out which school your child will attend go to the www.sbsd.k12.ca.us.
Look under About Us. Click on Attendance Boundaries and plug in the address.
CARMEL CREEK (K-3)4210 Carmel Center Rd. / San Diego, CA 92130 · Phone: (858) 794-4400 / Fax: (858) 794-4450
SOLANA RANCH (K-6)13605 Pacific Highlands Ranch Parkway · San Diego, CA 92130 · Phone: (858) 350-6600
SKYLINE (4-6)606 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. / Solana Beach, CA 92075 · Phone: (858) 794-3600 / Fax: (858) 794-3650
SOLANA SANTA FE (K-6)6570 El Apajo / Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 · Phone: (858) 794-4700 / Fax: (858) 794-4750
SOLANA HIGHLANDS (K-3)3520 Long Run Dr. / San Diego, CA 92130 · Phone: (858) 794-4300 / Fax: (858) 794-4350
SOLANA VISTA (K-3)780 Santa Victoria / Solana Beach, CA 92075 · Phone: (858) 794-3700 / Fax: (858) 794-3750
San Dieguito Union School District
Middle
SAN DIEGUITO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT710 Encinitas Blvd. / Encinitas, CA 92024 · Phone: (760) 753-6491 / Fax: (760) 635-0591 · www.sduhsd.net
Go to www.sduhsd.net
Look under About SDUHSD and click on Boundaries Map. Click on Davis Demographics & Planning.
Enter the address in the search box at the top to find your school of attendance.
CARMEL VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL (7 -8)3800 Mykonos Lane / San Diego, CA 92130 · (858) 481-8221 / cv.sduhsd.net
DIEGUENO MIDDLE SCHOOL2150 Village Park Way / Encinitas, CA 92024 · (760) 944-1892 / dg.sduhsd.net
EARL WARREN MIDDLE SCHOOL (7-8)155 Stevens Avenue / Solana Beach, CA 92075 · (858) 755-1558 / ew.sduhsd.net
OAK CREST MIDDLE SCHOOL (7-8)675 Balour Drive / Encinitas, CA 92024 · (760) 753-6241 / oc.sduhsd.net
San Dieguito Union High School District
HIGH SCHOOLS
SAN DIEGUITO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT710 Encinitas Blvd. / Encinitas, CA 92024 · Phone: (760) 753-6491 / Fax: (760) 635-0591 · Web: www.sduhsd.net
Go to www.sduhsd.net
Look under About SDUHSD and click on Boundaries Map. Click on Davis Demographics & Planning.
Enter the address in the search box at the top to find your school of attendance.
4 COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOLS
CANYON CREST ACADEMY (9-12) 5951 Village Center Loop Road · San Diego, CA 92130 · (858) 350-0253 / cc.sduhsd.net · Open enrollment determined by lottery.
LA COSTA CANYON (9-12) 1 Maverick Way · Carlsbad, CA 92009 · (760) 436-6136 / lc.sduhsd.net · Boundary–see map. Intra-district transfer required · to attend Torrey Pines High.
SAN DIEGUITO HS ACADEMY (9-12)800 Santa Fe Drive · Encinitas, CA 92024 · (760) 753-1121 / sd.sduhsd.net · Open enrollment determined by lottery.
TORREY PINES (9-12)3710 Del Mar Heights Road · San Diego, CA 92130 · (858) 755-0125 / tp.sduhsd.net · Boundary–see map. Open enrollment. Intra-district · transfer required to attend La Costa Canyon High.
2 CONTINUATION & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
NORTH COAST ALTERNATIVE (9-12) 684 Requeza Street · Encinitas, CA 92024 · (760) 753-3860 · Referral or application required.
SUNSET (9-12)
684 Requeza St.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-3860 / ss.sduhsd.net
Referral or application required.
Popular Private Schools Nearby
North San Diego County is home to some of the finest private schools in the nation. The following private schools are within a reasonable driving distance from Del Mar. The grade levels are indicated for the elementary and high schools. Refer to their web sites for more detailed information on the schools and their accomplishments.
92130 PRIVATE SCHOOLS
CATHEDRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (9-12)5555 Del Mar Heights Road / San Diego, CA 92130 · 858-523-4000 / www.cathedralcatholic.org
DEL MAR PINES SCHOOL (K-6) 3975 Torrington Street / San Diego CA 92130 · 858-481-5615 / www.delmarpines.com
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY (K-8) 4343 Del Mar Trails Rd / San Diego, CA 92130 · 858-509-2300 / www.ndacademy.com
SAN DIEGO JEWISH ACADEMY (K-12) 11860 Carmel Creek Rd. / San Diego, CA 92130 · 858-704-3716 / www.sdja.com
ENCINITAS / CARDIFF
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
A CHILDREN’S GARDEN2241 Whisper Wind Lane / Encinitas CA 92024 · 760-942-2327 / www.acgpreschool.com
A CHILDREN’S GARDEN1421 Burgundy Road / Encinitas CA 92024 · 760-436-5370 / www.acgpreschool.com
BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL &KINDERGARTEN · 925 Balour Drive / Encinitas CA 92024 · 760-753-2471 / www.blcenc.org
CARDIFF KID’S COTTAGE240 Birmingham Drive / Cardiff CA 92007 · 760-943-1244
CHILDREN’S NEXT MONTESSORI1170 Arcadia Road / Encinitas CA 92024 · 760-942-3744
DEL MAR PRIVATE SCHOOLS
DEL MAR HILLS NURSERY SCHOOL 13692 Mango Drive / Del Mar CA 92014 · 858-755-8338 / www.dmhns.com
TORREY PINES MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL 2586 Carmel Valley Road / Del Mar CA 92014 · 858-481-9501
WINSTON SCHOOL OF SAN DIEGO (5-12)(Specialized school for learning disabled children) · 215 9th Street / Del Mar CA 92014 · www.thewinstonschool.com
LA JOLLA PRIVATE SCHOOLS
ALL HOLLOWS ACADEMY (K-8) 2390 Nautilus Street / La Jolla CA 92037 · 858-459-2975 / https://www.allhallowsacademy.com/
BISHOP’S SCHOOL (7-12)
7607 La Jolla Blvd. / La Jolla CA 92037
858-459-4021 / www.bishops.com
THE CHILD TIME CHILD CARE4545 La Jolla Village Drive / La Jolla CA 92037 · 858-452-9732
CHILDREN’S SCHOOL (K-6)2225 Torrey Pines Road / La Jolla CA 92037 · 858-454-0184 / www.tcslj.org
DELPHI ACADEMY (K-5)8660 Gilman Drive / La Jolla CA 92037 · 858-922-4044
GILLISPIE SCHOOL (PK-6)7380 Girard Avenue / La Jolla CA 92037 · 858-459-3773 / www.gillispie.org
RANCHO SANTA FE
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
CHILDREN’S SCHOOL (K-6) 2225 Torrey Pines Road / La Jolla CA 92037 · 858-454-0184 / www.tcslj.org
CONGREGATION BETH EL PRESCHOOL 8660 Gilman Drive / La Jolla CA 92037 · 858-587-1967
DELPHI ACADEMY (K-5) 8660 Gilman Drive / La Jolla CA 92037 · 858-922-4044
EVANS SCHOOL (K-6) 6510 La Jolla Scenic Drive South / La Jolla CA 92037 · 858-459-2066 / http://home.san.rr.com/evansschool/
GILLISPIE SCHOOL (PK-6) 7380 Girard Avenue / La Jolla CA 92037 · 858-459-3773 / www.gillispie.org
SAN DIEGO PRIVATE SCHOOLS
FRANCIS PARKER SCHOOL (6-12) 6501 Linda Vista Road / San Diego, CA 92111 · 858-569-7900 / www.francisparker.org
SANTALUZ and DEL SUR
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
MARANATHA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Preschool)10752 Coastwood Road / San Diego, CA 92127 · 858-613-7803 /www.maranathachristianschools.org
MARANATHA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL(Elementary / Junior High School /High School) · 9050 Maranatha Drive / San Diego, CA 92127 · 858-759-9737 / www.maranathachristianschools.org
SOLANA BEACH PRIVATE SCHOOLS
CAL COAST ACADEMY (6-11)983 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Suite G / Solana Beach, Ca 92075 · 858-481-0882 / https://www.facebook.com/CalCoastAcademy/
LEARNING TREE PRESCHOOL336-340 North Acacia Avenue / Solana Beach CA 92075 · 858-755-4454
SANDY HILL NURSERY SCHOOL1036 Solana Beach / Solana Beach CA 92075 · 858-481-1378 / www.sandyhillnurseryschool.org
SANTA FE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (PK-2)838 Academy Drive / Solana Beach CA 92075 · 858-755-8900 / www.sfcs.net
SANTA FE MONTESSORI SCHOOL (1-6)1010 Solana Drive / Solana Beach CA 92075 · 858-788-3232 · www.privateschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/1146
San Diego’s Renowned Community Colleges
San Diego is widely known for its exceptional and affordable community colleges, which serve as a gateway to California’s prestigious 4-year universities. Two of the most popular and closest community colleges are MiraCosta College, with campuses in Oceanside and San Elijo, and Palomar College, located in San Marcos. These colleges provide students with solid educational foundations before transferring to four-year institutions.
Other Community Colleges in the Region
In addition to MiraCosta and Palomar, several other community colleges are available across the region. These include:
- Cuyamaca College (El Cajon)
- Grossmont College (La Mesa)
- San Diego City College (Downtown San Diego)
- San Diego Mesa College (Linda Vista)
- San Diego Miramar College (Mira Mesa)
- Southwestern College (Chula Vista)
Each of these institutions offers diverse programs and transfer opportunities, making them accessible and valuable for students throughout San Diego County.
California State Universities vs. University of California Schools
The higher education system in California is divided into two main branches: California State Universities (CSU) and University of California (UC) schools. CSUs, which offer programs up to the Master’s level, admit the top third of high school seniors in the state. In contrast, UC schools, which award doctorates, admit the top 13-18% of high school seniors, offering more advanced degrees and research opportunities.
Notable Higher Education Institutions in San Diego
San Diego is home to a wide array of higher learning institutions, including universities, law schools, and specialized colleges. Some of the notable schools in the area include:
- Alliant International University
- Bethel Seminary
- California State University (San Diego and San Marcos)
- California Western School of Law
- National University
- Point Loma Nazarene University
- University of California San Diego (UCSD)
- Thomas Jefferson School of Law
These institutions provide students with a range of academic programs, from undergraduate degrees to advanced doctoral and law degrees.
Important Del Mar telephone numbers
City offices, emergency services, schools and utilities for the 92014 zip code.
City of Del Mar
City Manager(858) 755-9313
City Clerk(858) 755-9313
Planning Dept(858) 755-9313
Code Enforcement(858) 755-9313 x170
Finance Dept(858) 755-9354
Parking Enforcement(858) 755-1556
Permits, Powerhouse Community Center(858) 755-1524
Public Works, Water and Maintenance(858) 755-3294
After Hours Emergencies(858) 756-1126
Del Mar organizations
Animal Shelter, North County(760) 438-2312
Del Mar Chamber of Commerce(858) 755-4844
Del Mar Foundation(858) 635-1363
Del Mar Library(858) 755-1666
Voter Information(858) 565-5800
Del Mar Times(858) 756-1451
Health and public safety
Police / Fire Emergency911
California Highway Patrol(760) 757-1675
Del Mar Fire Dept(858) 755-1522
Del Mar Lifeguard Dept(858) 755-1556
North Coast Urgent Care(760) 943-9111
North Coast Urgent Care, emergency line(760) 755-1555
Poison Control(800) 222-1222
RSF Fire Protection(858) 756-5971
San Diego City Police Dept(619) 531-2000
San Diego Fire Dept(619) 533-4300
Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla(858) 457-4123
Scripps Memorial Hospital, Encinitas(760) 753-6501
Sheriff’s Dept, Encinitas(858) 565-5200 / (760) 966-3500
Post office
Del Mar Branch(858) 350-9513
Recreation
Del Mar Fairgrounds(858) 755-1161
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club(858) 755-1141
Powerhouse Community Center(858) 755-1556
Powerhouse Park(858) 755-1556
Surf Conditions(858) 755-2971
Schools
Del Mar Union School District(858) 755-9301
San Dieguito High School District(760) 436-6136
Solana Beach School District(858) 794-7100
Utilities
Cox Communications(760) 943-9000
Ferrell Gas(760) 471-0636
Olivenhain Water District(760) 753-6466
Orion Cable(760) 591-9600
Verizon, residential(800) 256-4646
Verizon, business(619) 811-3411
San Diego Gas & Electric(800) 411-7343
San Diego Utility, after hours emergencies(619) 527-7500
San Diego Water Authority(619) 515-3500
San Dieguito Water District(760) 633-2650
Santa Fe Irrigation(858) 756-2424
Suburban Propane(760) 737-0440
Charter Spectrum(888) 438-2427
Source: City of Del Mar, delmar.ca.us. Numbers change; confirm before relying on one in an emergency.
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Buying or selling in Del Mar
If you are thinking about actually buying or selling here, I keep a Del Mar Realtor page with current prices, what each neighborhood costs, and every recent sale in 92014. I update the numbers monthly.
Kelli Miller
Realtor, Compass · DRE 01840131
1953 San Elijo Ave, Ste 101, Cardiff, CA 92007
858.784.1674
miller.kelli@gmail.com
Realtor, Compass · DRE 01840131
1953 San Elijo Ave, Ste 101, Cardiff, CA 92007
858.784.1674
miller.kelli@gmail.com
Market data from San Diego MLS, closed residential sales in 92014 for the twelve months to October 2, 2026 (n=166), and active listings as of the same date. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Kelli Miller, DRE 01840131. Compass, DRE 01527365. Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws.