Y
ou don't really need more than
the racetrack to make the small
town of Del Mar and the sur-
rounding communities that sit
just north of San Diego special. From the
time Bing Crosby stood at the gates on
opening day of the inaugural season in 1937
to the present, the Del Mar Thoroughbred
Club has represented top-class racing in an
idyllic setting, a boutique meet where there
is an opening day and a closing day and ev-
ery day in between is special.
But if you're coming for this year's Breed-
ers' Cup or to Del Mar for any occasion, your
experience should include more than just a
day at the races. For Del Mar may seem like
a sleepy little town with just 4,300 residents
and you might have been led to believe that
San Diego is a third wheel in California, lag-
ging behind Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Neither is true.
This is an area where there is something
to do and enjoy everywhere you turn. From
the beaches, to the restaurants and bars,
to the scenery, to the hiking trails to the
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with perfection, the Del Mar area is among
the most alluring spots on the map.
So while your Breeders' Cup itinerary
should include plenty of time attending the
races, make room for everything else the
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