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LEGOLAND California
Carlsbad theme park designed for families with children aged 2–12, featuring over 60 LEGO-themed rides and attractions.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Del Mar
California, United States · North America
About Del Mar
Del Mar works well as a base: 5 minutes from Solana Beach, 19km from LEGOLAND California.
Del Mar is in California, United States, with about 4,400 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Solana Beach, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Del Mar?
Within an hour or so of Del Mar: LEGOLAND California (19 km), SeaWorld San Diego (22 km), San Diego Zoo (27 km), San Diego Zoo Safari Park (29 km).
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The nearest famous roads are Tijuana-Ensenada Scenic Highway.
Where is Del Mar?
Del Mar is in California, United States, about 4 km from Solana Beach.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 4,351
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 32.9595, -117.2653
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from Del Mar
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
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SeaWorld San Diego
Southern California's marine life park offering animal experiences, aquarium exhibits, and amusement rides.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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San Diego Zoo
World-renowned zoo in Balboa Park home to over 12,000 animals of more than 650 species in naturalistic habitats.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Expansive wildlife sanctuary in Escondido where animals roam in vast open-range enclosures mimicking their native habitats.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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