WHAT TO
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For burgers, pizzas, fresh salads and delicious sandwiches, try one of the following: Clubhouse Terrace Restaurant Located trackside, with all the essential concessions. Stretch Run Grill You’ll see the horses as they head for the finish line. Plus, this place offers soft-serve ice cream handpacked ice cream for when the temps start to climb.
Flat Rock Eats For fresh, locally-sourced, inventive dishes covering breakfast, lunch and dinner, visit this casual American eatery. 102 Aberdeen Drive | Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 760.633.4852 | www.flatrockeats.com
To dine in a style worthy of your exquisite hat, and without missing a detail of the action or a penny of the potential winnings, try Il Palio Restaurant Trackside dining at the Penthouse level, with tons of television monitors, a wagering window, multiple cocktail bars and a beautiful patio view. Experience the track and grab a bite from the exclusive Turf Club, if you’re a member. Guests can enjoy lunch and cocktails on the level 4 terrace overlooking all the action. Celebrity treatment is guaranteed. For an eatery that looks out onto the Paddock, try one of the following: 17 Hands Located on the first floor, you’ll be right in the middle of it all. Grab a craft beer or cocktail and save room for the gourmet taco bar. Blue Moon Celebrity Grill Enjoy paddock and ocean views, a pairing menu and tons of great old vintage photos from Del Mar’s hey day. The Charlie Whittingham Pub A gathering of BBQ Pulled Pork, Hot Link Sandwiches, ice cold spirits and amazing racing memorabilia. Recommendation: order Del mar’s signature cocktail, the “Del Margarita.” The Don Julio Veranda Café For a bird’s eye view of the Paddock, this is the place, offering a giant patio and no end of Del Margaritas.
Brigantine Just across the tracks from the track with a sweeping view of Del Mar, Brigantine offers a lively oyster bar, top quality seafood dishes, award winning fish tacos, and an “all night” happy hour on Monday nights. 3263 Camino Del Mar | Del Mar, CA 858.481.1166 | www.brigantine.com Burlap “Asian Cowboy cuisine” from the lovable Executive Chef Brian Malarky paired with cocktails from Pick & Rocks. 12995 El Camino Real | Del Mar, CA 858.369.5700 | www.burlapeats.com Cucina Enoteca A new location in the Urban Kitchen family, this Flower Hill Promenade spot will have its own exclusive menu where the flavors of Italy will meld with the organic freshness of California. Opening in July 2013 | For more info, visit www.cucinaenoteca.com Sea + Smoke Opening this summer, a modern American Brasserie from Chef Matt Gordon of Urban Solace/Solace & the Moonlight Lounge. 2690 Via De La Valle #D210 | Del Mar, CA 760.753.2433 | www.seaandsmoke.com Burger Lounge Before you head home, grab a bite at Burger Lounge and say goodbye to quaint Del Mar. The menu has something for everyone, with grass-fed beef burgers and health-conscious options for vegetarian and gluten-free diners. 2720 Via de la Valle | Del Mar, CA 858.720.1200 | www.burgerlounge.com
A GUARANTEED SEAT:
NATIVE Knowledge BEHIND THE SCENES: THE PADDOCK: It’ll be a packed crowd, but try and shimmy your way in for a look at the horses, so you can get a feeling for how they look and how confident they seem before the races. THE DEL MAR STABLES: Located at the north end of the track, this is where the prices racers hangout during race day
You can reserve a seat in the Stretch Run or Clubhouse for just $5 to $10 more than the price of general admission ($15 on Opening Day) if you want a guaranteed spot to watch the races INFIELD PICNIC: Pack up some blankets and lawn chairs, get a general admission ticket, and then setup a picnic camp at the foot of the Grandstand or in the Infield (no alcohol allowed however). If you’re in the Infield, make sure to steal away to the backstretch to watch a race on the turf course.
Apparently you can hear the jockeys’ talk and jeer each other while they race past.
THE VIEWS: SEABISCUIT SKYROOM PATIO: One of the best views of the track, Del Mara and all the way to the Pacific Ocean can be found here, at the west end of the grandstands. THE GRANDSTANDS: want to be in the thick of it all, sit amongst the patrons, seasonal fans, newbies, and out-oftowners.