Del Mar, CaliforniaDel Mar Heights
Hilton San Diego/Del Mar
Racetrack courtyard waystation
Del Mar Heights Del Mar, California
Renovated
2014
Price
$$
Rated for
Wellness Social LocalOutside the door
The house
HiltonRacetrack courtyard waystation
Palm trees shade a central open-air courtyard, where guests gather around outdoor fire pits after days at the nearby track.
What it’s good at
Listed
A heated outdoor swimming pool and two courtyard whirlpools alongside a 24-hour cardio and weights room.
Listed
Casual drinks and bites at Coastal Cantina, extending outside to courtyard fire pits and patio seating.
Listed
Directly facing the Del Mar Racetrack with California coastal dining served at the on-site Coastal Kitchen.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds sit directly across the street, with Pacific coast beaches a five-minute drive west.
The rooms
Simple, comfortable rooms feature soft coastal tones, with select options opening onto private balconies that overlook the garden courtyard.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool and gym
A heated outdoor pool and two whirlpools sit in the central courtyard among palm trees and sun loungers.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Coastal Kitchen prepares California coastal dishes, and the indoor Cantina bar pours drinks that carry out to courtyard fire pits.
How it began
Established in 1989 along Jimmy Durante Boulevard, the hotel was built to host crowds heading to Del Mar's historic racetrack.
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Silver
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Bronze
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Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.