Celebrate Christmas and Ring in the New Year in Del Mar Village
The Del Mar Village makes celebrating Christmas and the arrival of The New Year very merry indeed. Gather with family and friends to enjoy the splendor of the season in a seaside village with European charm.
Free Parking
The City of Del Mar will offer free parking in downtown Del Mar for customers throughout the holiday season. The all-day parking gift from the City includes complimentary downtown parking where holiday bags are posted. The free parking takes place on December23-24, 30-31 and January 1.
Holiday Voucher Program – now through December 31
Del Mar Village retail shops and restaurants have teamed up to make shopping and dining in Del Mar during the holidays not only festive but rewarding. Each purchase of $75 at one of over 30 participating local retail shops earns the customer a $15 voucher toward dining at over 15 participating Del Mar Village restaurants. See the full list of participating stores and restaurants here.
Christmas Eve – L’Auberge Del Mar Holiday Concert with Peter Sprague in the Amphitheater
On Sunday, December 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. talented American jazz artist, Peter Sprague will once again perform a concert in the L’Auberge Amphitheater. This annual free event has become a popular, relaxing way to spend Christmas Eve afternoon. And that evening many of Del Mar Village’s most popular restaurants are serving up holiday cheer on the Night Before Christmas including Il Fornaio, Jake’s Del Mar, Kitchen 1540, Oceanview Bar and Grill, Pacifica Del Mar, Poseidon, Prepkitchen, Sbicca and Shimbashi Izakaya.
Christmas Day
Want to let someone else do the cooking? Del Mar Rendezvous, Kitchen 1540 and Pacifica Del Mar have you covered. Each is offering a special prix fixe menu.
New Year’s Eve
Where will you be to say goodbye to 2017 and welcome the arrival of 2018? Del Mar Village has New Year’s Eve options for every taste from regular menu service at Beasalt Balcony, En Fuego, Oceanview Bar and Grill, Prepkitchen and Shimbashi Izakaya to a Prix Fixe 6-Course Dinner and live entertainment at Kitchen 1540. Special holiday menus will be offered at Del Mar Rendezvous, Il Fornaio, Jake’s, Pacifica Del Mar, Poseidon and Sbicca. Zel’s Del Mar will be offering live music throughout the evening and champagne at midnight.
New Year’s Day - 32nd Annual Del Mar Lifeguard Penguin Plunge
Be a part of this annual tradition, or come down and watch those that are taking the plunge! Start the New Year like a penguin and take an invigorating dip in the ocean. The fun takes place at 11:00 AM sharp on the beach in front of City of Del Mar Beach Safety Center at 1700 Coast Blvd. in Del Mar. There will be donuts and refreshments provided courtesy of Poseidon Restaurant and certificates for those who take the plunge. For more info, call Del Mar Lifeguards at (858) 755-1556.For more information about all these Del Mar Village events, visit the event calendar page. Contact the DMVA team via email info@visitdelmarvillage.com, phone (858) 735-3650, or stop by The Del Mar Village Community & Visitor Center at 1104 Camino Del Mar Suite #1, Del Mar, CA 92014.