At the north end, past 29th Street and running to the Solana Beach border is North Beach, which includes the scenic San Dieguito River Lagoon. At this beach, people can bring their dogs year round, but the dogs must be leashed during the summer months.

See how to get to Del Mar.

This shopping area is a well designed outdoor mall with three levels. There are places to eat, upscale boutiques to shop in and it's generally a pleasant place to walk around, enjoying the ocean views.

There's also an outdoor patio with tables. You can pick up picnic foods at the Harvest Ranch Market and have yourself a picnic at the beach or Seagrove Park.

The Del Mar Racetrack is at the Fairgrounds. American Thoroughbred horse racing season runs every summer from around mid July through mid September.

If you don't want to hassle driving and parking, there is a free shuttle from the Solana Beach Train Station. You'll find information on train service by clicking on getting to Del Mar California.

For more information on the racetrack, call 858-755-1141 or see www.dmtc.com/

At the fair, you can enjoy a multitude of exhibits covering the arts, animals, gems, homemade beer and wine, photography and more.

There are fun rides for the big kids and adults in the Fun Zone, and Kiddieland has rides for the little ones.

All kinds of food is available at different areas around the fair, such as the Turf Club, or the Heineken Red Star Cafe. You can get everything from health food to gourmet food to junk food to gluten free. You can even bring in your own food if you prefer.

A wide range of entertainment, from music concerts to horse shows to motorsports shows to dancing happens throughout the fair season. See sdfair.com for more info.

Besides the county fair and horse races, the fairgrounds is also host to numerous events throughout the year such as the Del Mar National Horse Show, the Holiday of Lights in December, Meguiar's Hot Rod & Custom Car Nationals, the Halloween Scream Zone, professional soccer matches with the San Diego Sockers, professional bull riding, horse racing and much, much more. (over 350 events!)