Del Mar, CA
Living in Del Mar
Del Mar is one of the smallest cities in San Diego County, with about 4,000 residents along the bluffs between Solana Beach and Torrey Pines. The village along Camino del Mar has restaurants, shops and ocean views from Powerhouse Park and Seagrove Park.
The Del Mar Fairgrounds hosts the San Diego County Fair and the summer racing season. The 92014 zip also takes in Del Mar Heights and nearby neighborhoods that are part of the City of San Diego.
- Homes
- Beach and bluff homes, village homes on small lots, and condos. Supply is limited because the city is small.
- Schools
- Del Mar Union for elementary grades and San Dieguito Union High for middle and high school.
- Getting around
- Interstate 5 is just east of town. The nearest Coaster and Amtrak station is in Solana Beach.
Homes in Del Mar
13083 Caminito Pointe
1117 Solana Dr.
13452 Portofino
12911 Via Grimaldi
3310 Caminito Daniella
13951 Durango Drive
2171 Del Mar Heights Rd
1986 Zapo Street
4557 Vista De La Tierra
1715 Coast Blvd
13723 Recuerdo Drive
390 Hidden Pines Rd
Schools in Del Mar
Public schools with an address in Del Mar, and the share of their students who met or exceeded the state standard in reading and math on the 2024-25 state tests. Best results first.
Elementary schools (2)
| School | Students | Met reading | Met math |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Mar Heights Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Del Mar Union Elementary · Grades K-6 | 294 | 88% | 84% |
| Del Mar Hills Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab) Del Mar Union Elementary · Grades K-6 | 229 | 78% | 82% |
| California average | 49% | 37% | |
- Del Mar Heights Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab)
Del Mar Union Elementary · Grades K-6
- Met reading
- 88%
- Met math
- 84%
- Del Mar Hills Elementary (school website, opens in a new tab)
Del Mar Union Elementary · Grades K-6
- Met reading
- 78%
- Met math
- 82%
California average: 49% reading, 37% math.
Source: California Department of Education, 2025-26 school list and 2024-25 CAASPP results. Private schools are not included. Which school serves a specific address depends on the district's attendance boundaries, so check with the district before you buy.
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