March is just days away, and Del Mar’s community calendar is already packed. The coast is warming up, and locals and visitors alike have a lot to look forward to, from free live music by the water and family-friendly community gatherings to big concerts and spring deals at local shops.
Here’s everything coming your way in Del Mar this March, so you can start planning now.
Live Concerts Worth Booking Right Now
The Sound at the Del Mar Fairgrounds has a strong March lineup, and with the first show just days away, now is the time to grab your tickets before they sell out.
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Jim Breuer on Monday, March 2, at 8:00 PM (this one’s right around the corner!)
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The California Honeydrops on Saturday, March 14, at 8:00 PM
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Rodney Atkins on Thursday, March 19, at 7:00 PM
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Evil Woman (The American ELO Tribute) on Saturday, March 21, at 8:00 PM
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Peaches on Monday, March 23, at 8:00 PM
All shows are at The Sound, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014.
Free Music With an Actual Ocean View
If you’d rather not spend on tickets, Del Mar Plaza’s Seaside Sessions is the move. Starting in March, free live music runs every Thursday and Saturday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on the open-air ocean view deck. Local artists rotate through the lineup, and the setting makes it worth showing up early. Grab dinner at one of the plaza’s restaurants, browse the shops, or just enjoy the view.
Del Mar Plaza is at 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014.
Want to stay in the loop on more events like this as they get announced? Head over to Del Mar Coastal Connections for regular community updates throughout the season.
Yes, Banksy Is Coming to Del Mar This March
The Art of Banksy exhibition opens this March at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, running daily starting at 12:00 PM. The show features over 150 original works and reproductions from the world’s most well-known anonymous street artist. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or just looking for a unique afternoon out, this is worth adding to your list before the month fills up.
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014.
Reel It In at the Pacific Coast Sportfishing Show
Fishing enthusiasts, this one belongs on your radar before it opens. The Pacific Coast Sportfishing Show is coming March 19 through 22 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, featuring gear exhibits, live demonstrations, and expert conversations to help you gear up for spring and summer fishing. It’s one of the biggest sportfishing gatherings on the West Coast, so mark those dates now.
Baskets Ready: Easter Egg Hunt Coming to Del Mar Village
Families with young kids, save Sunday, March 22. Pemberley Realty is hosting a free Easter Egg Hunt from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 1237 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014. It’s a free, two-hour community morning in the village, and since it wraps up by noon, you’ve got the rest of the day open. Plan to arrive right at 10:00 AM to make the most of it.
March Deals Already Running at Del Mar Highlands
Before March even officially kicks off, Del Mar Highlands Town Center has deals you can take advantage of starting now:
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Mendocino Farms: Get a free medium deli side with any purchase, valid through March 31
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Kiin Extraordinary Thai: Drink specials running all month long throughout March
The center is at 12925 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130, a quick drive from Del Mar Village.
Plan Ahead: A Few Things to Know Before March Hits
A little prep goes a long way when events are this close:
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Book concert tickets now through the Del Mar Fairgrounds website, since shows at The Sound consistently sell out
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Parking at Del Mar Plaza is free, making it an easy stop before or after dinner along Camino Del Mar
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For the Easter Egg Hunt, arrive right at 10:00 AM since the event is only two hours long
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Bring a light jacket to March evening events outdoors, Del Mar coastal nights still run cool this time of year
March is coming in fast, and the best way to keep up with new events, local deals, and community happenings as they get added is to check in regularly at Del Mar Coastal Connections. New articles go up throughout the month, so you’ll always know what’s coming up next along the coast.
Sources: delmarfairgrounds.com, delmarplaza.com, delmarfairgrounds.com, eventbrite.com, delmarhighlandstowncenter.com
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