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    Del Mar Racetrack

    3.8 (584 reviews)
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    Pinay M.

    Always fun! I have two friends who is a member of the turf club and always sends an invite every opening day or any other day of the races... it's always fun! I love their truffle fries, it's the best finger food to nibble while enjoying your drinks watching the race... we also ordered their cheeseboard and burgers, etc. Foods and drinks are expensive. One margarita drink is $30, for a glass of beer is $22 plus tip...pricey! But the race is fun! My favorite time to come is the opening day because everyone is on their best fit and lots of beautiful hats!

    MaDonna W.

    Pleasantly surprised on how easy it was to get a box online $23 a person per seat. You can bring a cooler with foods no alcohol . Sit back and enjoy and watch the races. The food at the concessions are still not up to my liking ... I feel they really should do individual charcuterie boards. People would love that. We did find a kettle corn vendor right before you go into the races and that was very nice . Drinks are $$$ I recommend spending your time in the shade if you can. GA is standing, 100% Sun All the folks that work at the Delmar racetrack are incredibly friendly .... Go! bet! Have fun!

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    Allison L.

    Opening weekend to the summer races we reserved 3 tables in the stretch run. We had a close up view of the track, table service, and plenty of shade. If you like the Turf Club but don't want to have to wear a suit the stretch run is the place to be. In the summer try to get a table in the shade. A hat is recommended if you are not in the shade. In the fall bring a jacket. It gets cold and windy. Colder than some might expect. Layers are your friend.

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    Norbert K.

    Delightful Saturday afternoon with friends in the Turf Club for drinks, lunch, and 11 races ... OK we missed the first two. Our table was directly over the Finish Line ... high enough to see the entire tracks, both dirt and turf. This was the last Saturday of the Bing Crosby Season (aka Fall Meet). Food was unremarkable; drinks were very good; service was good; betting windows very convenient with excellent/friendly cashiers. The overall experience was outstanding.

    Audrey L.

    Came here this past weekend to watch the horse races! Although my betting skills can use some work, I still had a blast! We had a couple tables at the stretch run. The sun was intense, but being able to order at the table with a server was great. Our server Susie was on it! She checked in with us regularly and recommended some apps. The shrimp cocktail was delicious, but the pretzel bites were the star.

    Kyna S.

    Del Mar is where the turf meets the surf -- beautiful seaside vibes and the energy of the races make it an unforgettable outing. We placed a few bets...and happily, we won! A great day of racing, cheering, and pure excitement. Highly recommend for a fun, spirited experience with friends.

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    Eddie C.

    Free and Easy Thursday is a great day to visit the track. Free admission if you have the Diamond Card (you can sign up at the racetrack)and then can use the card for 1/2 off Michelob ultra and discount on hotdogs. Friend got great reserved seats in the shade and steps to do your betting and not busy at all. Had a great 4th race which the winnings paid for my day at the track. Also great day to hangout with my buddy.

    Melody K.

    Vacationing in Del Mar, you have to go at least once even if horse racing is not your cup of tea. My friend and I and not gamblers. We went to the track for a "Taco and Tequila" event last August. We liked the track, inside was clean, we even placed a couple bets on a horse race which was fun to see. The actual Taco and Tequila festival was horrible $76.00 for 2 tickets, 1 stars at best. The tequila sampling were all pre-made out of the machines, way too sweet concoctions. They did have one tequila company there serving real samples with the longest line because they were the only company doing it. The taco truck "Big Boyz Tacos" was a joke, we waited in line to finally get up to the front place our order and paid for (2) 3 taco Combo (your choice of meats or potato) to be told when they were putting our orders together all they had left was the dried up pork which I didn't want. Mind you, this was midway through the event. We are glad we went to the race track to see once, disappointed on the event, would never go back.

    Stanley S.

    What a great venue! I've come here twice now as a vendor for an event they host a couple times a year called Uncorked Wine Festival. It's a big space, obviously, but not just for the horses. The atmosphere is always upbeat with the guests and the workers are always so friendly/helpful. Come here to enjoy a fun day under the sun and put some money on the horses! I recommend coming here for a fun day with a group of friends to do something different than your usual Saturday activities.

    Lyle O.

    Another great experience at Del Mar Racetrack, and my opinion is because the ALL the staff there are GREAT! The staff are all friendly and are ready to help answer questions, give directions, or anything you need. Lots of seniors, so I'm guessing that's the reason why they know how to provide top-notch customer service... They all seem to be having fun! Valet parking is $30.00 (a little pricey), but it's worth it if you don't want to take a 5 minute walk to the gates. Del Mar Racetrack is a perfect way to spend the day with the family enjoying good racing.

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    Henri V.

    Opening Day 2024 at the Del Mar race track in Del Mar was the event not to miss. Tickets were sold out but I was among the lucky ones to get an invite entry into the Turf Club, where the dress code is enforced, jackets required for men! And if you're like me and don't want to put more miles on your Louboutins, Valet parking was available for a fee of course. It was my third time at Del Mar race track but my first time at Opening Day, which is the first race on the season. Del Mar race track is beautiful, with the beach nearby, the weather was cooler with marine layer clouds, perfect for the horses. The racing guide and other reading programs with expert's daily picks can help you decide on which horses to place your bet on. Betting combinations always fascinated me: Exactas, Boxed, Trifectas, Win, Place, Show, Quinella and Superfecta are just examples, but there are more exotic wagering combinations lol Make sure you walk down to the area known as the paddock, where the horses, trainers and staffers prep the horses before the jockeys mount the horse. You can admire the horses closer and notice any unique qualities that can sway you into wagering a bet on that horse. When I see a horse make eye contact with Me and actually wink at Me, I will place a bet on that horse to win, lol...sometimes I actually win! Other times, I take into consideration many factors: the horse's winning track record, who the trainer is, whether it will have a winning jockey, and whether I like the colors the horse and jockey are sporting. The point is, there is No exact formula to chose a winner, anything is possible, even Long shots with unfavorable odds can take the win. It's fun to see the spectacular Hat Contest. Hats are creatively designed and decorated flamboyantly with colors and materials to match the wearer's personality. There are many areas that serve food and drinks. The Turf Club and The Club House are both restaurant style with servers. There are other areas that are food stands that offer casual food and drinks. On big events like Opening Day, it was so crowded everywhere and service was a tad slow even at the turf club :( Once we got our food and drinks, Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler!! Whether is Opening Day or not, a day at the Del Mar Racetrack is worth a visit. Recommend!

    Gabe J.

    Fun filled day with clients at the racetrack. We bought a special club area for a group of 40. We also bought about $2200 in food vouchers, which was not quite enough for the fair food they offer and they come in increments of $5, NOTHING is $5, so it's time consuming for vendors amd client to count out $95-100 for each visit to booth for hot dogs, nachos, pretzels, beer or candy. Sadly the only restaurants with better food were closed due to private parties. Cocktail drinks were about $30. The food vouchers were not available for pick up until 2 days of the opening & on day of opening they notified us the misprinted tickets and they would be moving our party to different seating area. Surprised it's not more well-organized. I got to the opening at 11 am, via Uber and the ticket agents were confused on where to send "club ticket holders" . Leaving Del mar on Uber is a nightmare, pretty chaotic with staff yelling at people trying to get to Uber drivers if they deem they are not ready to have people crossing. It's my first time to the opening, so perhaps I expected more...

    Emily N.

    Came here for the Del Mar Horse Races (my first time) for a company event and it was super cool! I'm not into gambling at all but it is a fun time to bet on the races. I definitely did not win any money though (,: A huge problem for me was the event staff. The event area is split into different parts for different events, but the people from other events kept coming to our event and stealing our food!!! The food was good though. Also minus an additional star because I feel so bad for the horsies (,:

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    What do most people wear?

    California casual usually....nice button down shirts, light dresses, hats, etc;

    Is there a dress code for general admission? I only see guidelines for the Turf Club. Thanks!

    No dress code for GA

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    Review Highlights - Del Mar Racetrack

    The races were fun to watch, the betting is easy and exciting and the food and drinks are just perfect.

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