Monday, 17 December 2018 - 11:00 am (CET/MEZ) Berlin | Author/Destination: North America / Nordamerika Category/Kategorie: GeneralReading Time: 4minutes
In 1885, Colonel Jacob Taylor purchased 338 acres (1.37 km²) from Enoch Talbert, with visions of building a seaside resort for the rich and famous. Built in 1910, the Stratford Inn Hotel quickly became a magnet for Hollywood stars. In 1959, Del Mar became independent of San Diego. The United States Navy operated a Naval Auxiliary Air Facility for blimps at Del Mar during World War II. Todays population is at 4,300.
Del Mar is also one of few locations in which the Torrey Pine tree grows. The Torrey Pine is the rarest pine in the United States and only two populations of this endangered species exist. The Soledad Valley at the south of Del Mar severs two colony segments of the Pinus torreyana
In terms of public transit, North County Transit District provides their BREEZE bus service across the city limits to many destinations but there is no commuter rail stations in the city anymore. The historic Del Mar station once served passengers on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe RailwaySurf Line and the AmtrakSan Diegan intercity service between the early 1900s until its inevitable closure in 1995, due to the opening of the new Solana Beach station two miles north. The aforementioned station provides Coaster commuter rail and Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner service, but heavy congestion at the station during races and the San Diego County Fair have persuaded the City of Del Mar and LOSSAN to build a “special events” platform near the fairgrounds. If this new platform were to be built, the City of Del Mar would (albeit for a short time) still be provided commuter rail service as before back when the historic Del Mar station was built. Among Del Mar’s attractions are:
Del Mar racetrack, held live during the summer and now the fall at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The Fairgrounds also hosts the satellite wagering facility Surfside Race Place throughout the year when races aren’t live.
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