“The beach scene in Del Mar starts at 17th Street. Here you’ll find the main lifeguard tower, beach & sport rentals, showers & more. Both Poseidon & Jake’s Del Mar restaurants are here (right on the sand!) & offer some of the freshest catch in town. My catch is fresher, but I ain’t sharing!” Sandbag C. Gull, Maitre D’
If you can score a spot in the public pay lot right next to the lifeguard tower, then you’re in luck! Otherwise, plan to join the legions looking for street parking, and get ready to tote in your sundries for a beautiful day at the beach.
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[Note: Route is heading northbound]
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Logistics
- Lifeguard services → if any ← varies by season, day, hours, even weather!
- Restrooms and shower spigot available at 17th St. Lifeguard tower, located at west end of Poseidon Restaurant parking area. One row of metered spaces are available for public parking. Paid parking lot also located across the street.
- Specialized beach wheelchairs available. Call (858) 755-1556 for information
- Dogs are permitted on a leash from the day after Labor Day to June 15th. Dogs are prohibited from June 16 through Labor Day
- Parking is extremely limited west of Camino Del Mar (Highway 101), and better luck may be had on the higher numbered streets, on 101 or to the east of the highway. Streets seem to be most congested between Powerhouse Park and the Lifeguard Station at 17th Street
Directions
Take Interstate 5 to Del Mar: Exit west at Del Mar Heights Road. Turn right on Camino Del Mar, and continue north. At 15th Street, turn left to reach Coast Boulevard. Turn right to travel north until you reach 17th Street and vicinity. Enjoy!
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