Del Mar Arena is a 3,500-seat multi-purpose venue located within the Del Mar Fairgrounds complex at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014. Originally built in 1991 and remodeled with a permanent roof in 2009, the arena hosts sporting events, concerts, trade shows, and special gatherings throughout the year. It sits on the 370-acre fairgrounds property that has served as a cornerstone of San Diego culture since Bing Crosby helped establish the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in 1936. The arena is one of six exhibit halls on the grounds, and its flexible layout makes it a popular choice for everything from jiu-jitsu tournaments and equestrian competitions to holiday craft fairs and community expos. The venue features wheelchair-accessible entrances, restrooms, and parking, along with on-site parking lots that typically charge $10 to $15 per vehicle depending on the event. The broader fairgrounds campus also includes The Sound, a state-of-the-art concert hall operated by Belly Up Entertainment that opened in 2023. Event-goers heading to the arena for a weekend show often stay at the Best Western Premier Hotel Del Mar, a short drive east on Jimmy Durante Boulevard. Grabbing dinner before an event is easy with High Marea nearby in the Del Mar Highlands Town Center, offering elevated seafood just minutes from the fairgrounds entrance.