Del Mar Fairgrounds is a tours and attractions destination spanning 370 acres along the Pacific Ocean coastline at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014. Owned by the State of California and managed by the 22nd District Agricultural Association, this historic venue has anchored the Del Mar community since 1936 and draws roughly three million visitors each year across more than 300 annual events. The marquee attraction is the San Diego County Fair, the longest-running event in San Diego County dating back to 1880, which settled permanently at this location when the fairgrounds opened. Running roughly from late May through the Fourth of July, the fair is the largest in California and ranks among the top four in North America, with average daily attendance exceeding 60,000. Annual themes shape the exhibits and entertainment each summer, and the food scene alone features more than 100 booths serving everything from deep-fried novelty creations to classic fair fare. Beyond the summer fair, the fairgrounds complex includes six exhibit halls totaling over 219,000 square feet, anchored by Pat O'Brien Hall with 68,680 square feet of event space seating up to 6,800 guests. Visitors staying in the area often book a room at L'Auberge Del Mar, one of the village's landmark coastal hotels located just minutes from the fairgrounds entrance. The venue is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM to midnight, offers wheelchair-accessible entrances, restrooms, and parking, and accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Paid parking is available on-site and on surrounding streets, with free street parking in select areas. During the fair, satellite parking with free shuttle service operates from locations including the nearby Del Mar Horsepark. Whether you are exploring livestock exhibits, riding the midway, or attending a holiday market, the fairgrounds remain one of the most versatile entertainment complexes in San Diego County. After a day at the grounds, the oceanfront patio at Jake's Del Mar is a popular spot for sunset drinks and seafood just a short drive toward the village.