Summer Fun

Del Mar Horse Races
Wednesday, July 21 — Wednesday, September 8
And they're off at the world-renowned Del Mar Racetrack. Revel in the non-stop excitement and majestic beauty of thoroughbreds vying for bragging rights — and record-breaking purses. Grab a pair of Stretch Run reserved seats, a couple of Mint Juleps, an overnight stay at this premier San Diego resort, and so much more, with A Day at the Races Package.

The Ladies Only Golf & Wine Experience
Thursdays, July 1, August 5 & September 16
Golf Instruction: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Wine Tasting: 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Calling all ladies with a penchant for good sport and fine wine. Join PGA-certified golf instructor Derek Uyeda and Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning wine director Jesse Rodriguez as they share their secrets for perfect swings and perfectly paired wine. Sign up for one (or all) of these fun, informative and simply delightful sessions.

$40 per person; open to all levels of golfers and wine enthusiasts
Reservations:  858.314.1930

Surf's Up: The Grand Beach Service at The Grand Del Mar
The alluring Pacific Ocean — a mere five miles away — beckons, and The Grand Del Mar's beach service offers an easy way to soak up the San Diego sun. Service includes roundtrip transportation to/from Del Mar's 15th Street beach; set-up of beach chairs and umbrellas; beach towels and bottled waters.

Complimentary for resort guests, based on availability.
24-hour advanced notice requested.
Reservations: 858.314.1988

Make a Splash: Pools at The Grand Del Mar
Soak up the sun your own way, by one of four sparkling pools at The Grand Del Mar. Whether you're looking to recline in peace, or splash up some family fun, this San Diego luxury resort has plenty of poolside experiences to suit your sunbathing style.

To immerse yourself in utter serenity, retreat to the adults-only Relaxation Pool for patio cuisine, beverage service and underwater music. Or, turn up the volume with a visit to the Resort Pool where you can kick back in a cabana, settle into a plush lounge chair or unwind in white sand seating.

When you're ready to get your feet wet, dive into the family pool or wade with the kids in a water-filled playground. There's also a full bar and menu of light fare for your refreshment.

Doglegs of Summer: Golf at The Grand Del Mar
San Diego's only Tom Fazio-designed golf course winds through the rugged beauty of Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, where native chaparral-cloaked hillsides and tree-topped ridgelines create a stunning natural playground — soon to be yours.

Improve your game with one-on-one, on-course instruction from The Grand Golf Performance Academy's PGA-certified instructors... try the latest clubs... or simply relax in the utter comfort of the Clubhouse.

A player's paradise awaits at The Grand Del Mar, a San Diego golf resort beyond compare.

Play the Course

Calm Your Wake: The Spa at The Grand Del Mar
Retreat from the world and slip into a relaxed state at The Spa at The Grand Del Mar, the premier resort spa in San Diego.

Gleaning resources from the adjacent Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, a natural wonderland replete with an abundance of flora and fauna, our spa experts designed exclusive treatments to reconnect you with enriching elements of the earth: warm mineral muds and clays, native herbs, soothing stones and calming botanicals.

Spend a morning, an afternoon or even an entire day indulging, and emerge revitalized.

Experience Bliss

Savor Summer: Dining at The Grand Del Mar
The imaginative chefs of The Grand Del Mar embrace the intricate craftsmanship of the resort's stunning architecture and exquisite details, creating a fluid transition from place to plate.

Six venues offer a multitude of options from Five-Star/Five Diamond dining at Addison to casual poolside fare, gourmet espressos and cocktails with evening entertainment. An extensive wine program, seasonal menus, Afternoon Tea, cooking classes with our executive culinary team, and events for oenophiles, epicureans and connoisseurs enhance the resort's culinary offerings throughout the year.

Entice Your Taste Buds

Fun in the Sun: Activities at The Grand Del Mar
The Grand Del Mar, a San Diego luxury resort, is nestled in the heart of Southern California, drenched in year-round sunlight and surrounded by a coastal canyon nature preserve — the possibilities for discovery, exploration and adventure are endless.

A mere five miles away, the Pacific Ocean hosts a wide array of activities. Take a kayak tour of the La Jolla Sea Caves. Snorkel your way to an encounter with gentle leopard sharks (only visible for a few months each year). Take a boarding lesson with locally acclaimed instructors. Or soak up the summer sights — and plenty of sea air — with a coastal hike in the majestic Torrey Pines State Reserve.

Begin Your Adventure

For the Kids: Family Fun at The Grand Del Mar
The Grand Del Mar and the surrounding preserve is full of wonder for even the youngest of guests. Soak up some family fun at the Resort Pool, where you can dive right into the action, or watch your little ones play from the comfort of a plush lounge chair or cabana.

Craft a sandcastle with your mini architects at one of the nearby beaches. Develop your junior golfer's game with a session at the TPI Junior Performance Center.

Or, entice your child's inner adventurer via The Explorer's Club, with supervised activities ranging from arts and crafts, board games and movies, to video games, outdoor sports and environmental activities.

Visiting on the weekend? Each Saturday this summer, children ages 5 to 12 are invited to discover the basics of etiquette – and art. Presenting Growing Up Grand, a signature program combining art appreciation with courtesy education.

Find More Kid-Friendly Fun

See the Sights: Local Attractions Near The Grand Del Mar
Should you venture beyond the beautiful borders of this luxury San Diego resort, you'll find the region's top attractions, art galleries and museums, lively shopping districts and miles of coastal bliss, all minutes away.

Starting July 21, 2010, you can experience the non-stop excitement of one of America's favorite pastimes at the world-renowned Del Mar racetrack. Beyond the beauty of thoroughbreds, animals of every stripe can be viewed (and sometimes even petted) at the famous San Diego Zoo, or equally acclaimed SeaWorld®.

And of course, no visit to San Diego would be complete without a visit to your childhood, at LEGOLAND®.

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