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Del Mar         

<b>Distance:</b> 104 miles one-way<br><br>

If you know anything at all about Del Mar, it's that the seaside town north of San Diego is the place to play the ponies. The horses aren't the only thoroughbreds in the track's history; you'll hear it connected to such names as Bing Crosby, W.C. Fields, Red Skelton, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, jockey Willie Shoemaker and, my favorite, Seabiscuit. But I'd encourage a Del Mar visit any time except the July 18-Sept. 5 racing season, just for the peace and quiet.<br><br>

-- Catharine Hamm<br><br>

Read more: <a href="http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-delmar-20120513,0,571156.story">Dog-friendly Del Mar a relaxing getaway outside of race season</a>

Del Mar bluffs

( Del Mar Visitors Bureau / May 9, 2012 )

Dusk falls over the bluffs at Del Mar.

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