Free Flight is a nonprofit exotic bird sanctuary at 2132 Jimmy Durante Blvd in Del Mar, CA 92014, tucked just south of the Del Mar Fairgrounds along the San Dieguito River valley. The AAHA-accredited Animal & Bird Hospital of Del Mar operates next door at the same address, giving this stretch of Jimmy Durante Blvd a rare concentration of avian expertise. Founded in 1981 by Dr. Robert F. Stonebreaker as a breeding and boarding facility, the sanctuary evolved into a hands-on rescue dedicated to sheltering, re-socializing, and rehoming companion parrots. Visitors walk through a lush tropical garden filled with colorful macaws, cockatoos, and Amazons perched in open air, many of whom will happily chat, dance, or accept scoops of fresh-cut fruit and vegetables. A koi pond anchors the grounds, and volunteer docents share the name, backstory, and personality of each resident bird. General admission is $10 when booked in advance online or $15 on the day of visit, and reservations are required year-round. Free Flight is open daily from 11 AM to 4 PM, with wheelchair-accessible pathways throughout. The sanctuary also runs educational field trips for school groups and scout troops at $7 per person, youth summer camps, and outreach programs that bring birds to schools, libraries, and nursing homes. Featured by Atlas Obscura and Hidden San Diego as one of the region's best-kept secrets, Free Flight holds a 4.8-star Google rating across more than 540 reviews. Annual memberships grant unlimited visits and the privilege of handling the birds under staff guidance. Adoption is available for families ready to commit to a parrot's complex emotional and physical needs. Del Mar Dog Beach sits just minutes west on the coast, and many visitors pair a morning at the sanctuary with an afternoon on the sand. The combination of interactive bird encounters and coastal scenery makes this corner of Del Mar unlike anything else in San Diego.