No Filter Needed for These Most Instagrammable Del Mar Hotspots
A vacation or day trip is only as good as the photos you post to social media. Luckily, Del Mar has tons of places to capture that picture-perfect moment worthy of your feed. From dishes that will make your followers drool to stunning beach sunsets, these are some of the most-photographed hotspots in Del Mar.
Breathtaking Beach Views:
Of course, one of Del Mar’s main attractions is its gorgeous beaches. So it’s no wonder that the pictures of the beach are among the most popular. Don’t expect to see or take cookie-cutter sunset images, though. Del Mar’s beaches offer plenty of views and variations to make your Instagram image stand out.
- Dog Beach
One of the only things more popular on Instagram than beach photos is a picture of cuddly canines. A day spent at Del Mar’s Dog Beach can lead to an entire camera roll of the cutest shots.
- Scripp's Bluff Preserve
Right above Dog Beach is the Scripp’s Bluff Preserve. This locale offers coastline views of Del Mar and its surrounding neighborhoods to one side and the fairgrounds and racetrack just a little inland. It makes for great bird’s-eye-view shots of the glistening sea and California landscape.
- Sunset Seat
The Sunset Seat is something that is definitely unique to Del Mar. It’s a giant sculpture chair that’s been carved out of an old, decaying Torrey Pine. This life-size work of art is located on the south end bluffs, heading toward Torrey Pines. The Sunset Seat also overlooks the ocean, so you can take pictures overlooking the beach or just in the chair itself.
Delectable Dishes
Del Mar is also a destination for award-winning cuisine, which is why it makes sense that meals are ‘grammed from breakfast through dessert. And, because most of these places are active on their own pages, you might even get re-posted by the restaurant. So whether it’s a Sunday Funday brunch, romantic dinner, or casual lunch, expect to earn a lot of likes.
- L’Auberge Del Mar
L’Auberge Del Mar is one of the larger hotel resorts in Del Mar. The rooms and amenities are picture-worthy themselves, but their restaurants serve stunning photos on a silver platter (or, dinner plate). The dishes at Coastline have the right amount of California-cool to leave your followers salivating. And don’t forget to post your pre- or after-dinner cocktails from any of the L’Auberge’s bars.
- Jake's Del Mar
This seaside restaurant has floor-to-ceiling windows so you can definitely ‘gram the view. Of course, the colorful salads, cocktails, and well-plated seafood dishes are worthy of making your grid, too. Jake’s Del Mar is known to be a Taco Tuesday hangout, so don’t forget to snap a picture of your tacos and margarita no matter what day of the week you’re dining on.
- Stratford Court Café
The Stratford Court Café is Del Mar’s “neighborhood garden café” for a reason. The tables on the outside deck are all colorfully tiled, so a picture of your chocolate-drizzled latte, breakfast sandwich, or pasty will look extra pretty. If you find yourself needing ideas for Instagram, the hashtag #stephenstratfordpics may inspire you.
Events:
While the restaurants and ocean views are here for your picture-taking pleasure year-round, there are always special events that deserve their own moment on your Instagram feed.
- Del Mar Races
The Del Mar Races every summer and autumn offer a chance to get dressed up and enjoy a typically picturesque afternoon with friends and family. Celebrities are even known to document their day at the races. Whether you’re snapping pictures of your fascinator, or of your winning race ticket, your followers will wish they were with you trackside.
- SD County Fair
The San Diego County Fair—held every summer at the Del Mar Fairgrounds—welcomes more than a million locals and visitors every year. Pictures of the Ferris wheel, humongous corn dogs, and farm animals are always popular Instagram choices, but because the fair’s theme changes every year, the photo options are endless.
- Weddings
A wedding in Del Mar deserves its own share of Instagram pictures, if not its own hashtag. From beautiful brides, to spectacular venues, to dinner served by Del Mar’s finest restaurants, weddings provide the perfect opportunity to showcase the best and most unique aspects of Del Mar.Do you have your own artistic snap of these locations? Share your Del Mar-inspired Instagram pictures with us online by following the Del Mar Village Association and tagging us at @visitdelmarvillage.