First Bank's Del Mar branch at 2600 Via De La Valle, Suite G102, Del Mar, CA 92014, sits inside the Flower Hill Promenade Plaza just off the I-5 Freeway, bringing over 110 years of independent banking heritage to the coastal community. The branch opened in late 2023 with a 1,260-square-foot modern layout that pairs personal service with advanced technology, including an Interactive Teller Machine (ITM) that connects clients with a live, on-screen First Bank banker for deposits, check cashing, balance inquiries, loan payments, and transfers. The ITM extends access beyond lobby hours, operating from 7 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday and 7 AM to noon on Saturdays, while also functioning as a standard ATM outside those windows. Branch manager Alberto Velazquez brings nearly 20 years of financial services experience to the Del Mar location, having worked in banking throughout the area before joining First Bank. Banking specialist Ruth Sintay works alongside Alberto with an impressive 40 years in financial services. First Bank is a Member FDIC institution with NMLS ID 551928, offering personal and business checking and savings accounts, credit cards, mortgage lending, personal loans, and commercial credit lines. Alberto has become active in the local business community, joining the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce and regularly meeting with area business owners about lending needs that other institutions have been unable to fulfill. The branch held its official grand opening in November 2023, establishing it as one of the newest banking options along the Via De La Valle financial corridor. Just steps away in the same Via De La Valle stretch, Poppy Bank at 2673 Via De La Valle offers another community-oriented banking alternative with strong SBA and commercial lending programs. In-person banking hours run Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Nearby wealth advisory services are available through Weatherly Asset Management for clients looking to pair their deposit accounts with professional portfolio management.