DEL MAR RACETRACK: The Era of Bing is Back!
Photography by Ashley Williams
Summer in San Diego is never complete without a trip to the horse races at the Del Mar Racetrack. However, if you missed the races over the summer, you're in luck! With the closure of Hollywood Park last December, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has picked up another season of racing with Bing’s Season.
The season began November 7th and will run through November 30th (with racing days Thursday to Sunday). This is the first time, since the 1960’s, that Del Mar has had a racing season in the Fall. That's why this season is being coined as “Bing’s Season”, after Bing Crosby -- throwing it back to when racing first started in Del Mar in 1937.
Concerts and festivals are planned throughout the season so there is something for everyone this Fall. And Kentucky Derby, Preakness Winner and Race Horse of the Year, California Chrome, is scheduled to race again on November 29th at the Del Mar Racetrack. Don't miss out on your own fun-filled memories at the racetrack.
When
Friday, November 7 through Sunday, November 30.
Dark Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays (15 Racing days)
Telephone
858-755-1141 • Information Line 858-793-5533
Location Directions
In the city of Del Mar, 20 miles north of downtown San Diego, 100 miles south of Los Angeles on I-5.
Post Times
12:30 p.m. every Racing Day; Thanksgiving (Nov 27) 11:00 a.m.
Gates Open
11:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. on Sundays.
Admission Buy Online
Thu. & Fri./ $4 – Sat./$8 - Sun./$6
Free Admission/Active Duty Military & Dependents (Daily)
Parking
General $10 • Early Bird $10 • Valet $20
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ashley Williams was born and raised in Encinitas, a beach community in Northern San Diego. She has been photographing weddings and lifestyle photography for the past four years and loves it! Living in Southern California, she enjoys road tripping and exploring this beautiful state of California. She is looking forward to sharing her travels and being a part of the Established California Team. Keep an eye out for her as she shares this beautiful state we are all lucky to call home!