Del Mar North Beach

Del Mar North Beach offers families the perfect combination of beautiful sandy shores and convenient beachside dining. This laid-back stretch of coastline features gentle waves ideal for young swimmers, plenty of space for sandcastle building, and a casual eatery right on-site serving breakfast and lunch with kid-friendly menu options, so you won't have to drag sandy kids far for a meal.

• ✓Gentle waves perfect for beginning swimmers and boogie boarders
• ✓On-site beachside restaurant serving kid-friendly breakfast and lunch
• ✓Wide, clean sandy beach with plenty of room for beach games and sandcastles
• ✓Outdoor showers and restroom facilities nearby
• ✓Beautiful views and excellent sunset watching location

1. 1.Arrive early (before 10am) to snag free street parking along Camino Del Mar and claim a good beach spot before crowds arrive
2. 2.Bring a beach tent or umbrella as natural shade is limited, and don't forget reef-safe sunscreen which is better for the ocean
3. 3.The on-site eatery gets busy during peak lunch hours (12-2pm), so consider an early or late lunch to avoid long waits
4. 4.Pack beach toys, but also bring a kite,this beach often has great afternoon breezes perfect for kite flying
5. 5.Download the Del Mar beach webcam app to check crowds and conditions before you leave home

Visit on weekday mornings (Tuesday-Thursday) between 9am-12pm for the best experience. You'll avoid weekend crowds, enjoy calmer ocean conditions before afternoon winds pick up, and have easier access to parking and the beachside restaurant. Summer mornings offer the warmest weather, though Del Mar's mild climate makes it pleasant year-round.

Street parking along Camino Del Mar is free but fills quickly, especially on weekends and during summer. The beach itself is free to access, and the on-site restaurant offers affordable casual dining with high chairs and outdoor seating where sandy feet are welcome.

Del Mar Beach is accessible year-round with mild weather, though summer (June-August) offers the warmest ocean temperatures. June Gloom may bring morning clouds that burn off by afternoon. Winter months have fewer crowds but cooler water, making it better for sandcastle building than swimming. Lifeguards are on duty daily during summer and weekends only in off-season.