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    4.5 (92 reviews)

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    June 2026
    Candace C.

    Beautiful park and beach with benches, a playground, open lawn and a mix of shady tree spots too. I saw someone hung up their hammock. Nice to have beach access but also sit up top overlooking the ocean. There's a coastal trail and street parking (metered paid to the city) and paid lot parking.

    Beautiful day at Powerhouse  beach
    Veronica R.

    Great beach easy to get to nice to easy to the bathroom. Parking was somewhat difficult bathrooms could use more cleaning.

    Henri V.

    Powerhouse Park and Beach in Del Mar is one best to visit. Parking is a challenge if you can't get lucky with street parking, there's a meter parking lot a block away. This park is popular with locals with all it offers: green lawn with knolls, an open clubhouse for activities and the beach. No street vendors, little tourists, but lots of families, kids and dogs all coexisting having fun. My pup enjoys exploring this park, but doesn't like crowds of people, so she walks a few feet away, across the train track to Seagrove Park, another favorite. Both parks are well maintained and clean. Most people do respect the area and keep it litter free. Powerhouse Park is one of the places along Del Mar and is a great local getaway for some relaxation staycation. Recommend

    Minstrel - Silent Piano
    Jane A.

    RAIN OR SHINE i really like this park/beach. It's elevated over the ocean, close to restaurants and shops, yet secluded to locals or those "in the area". There is street parking and some are metered until 10pm. There is a lot right across with fair prices of 0-2hr for $10, 0-4hrs for $15, etc and I felt it my car was more safe in the lot rather than open narrow streets. The grassy area slants like a hill and overlooks the beach and Ocean. Perfect for sunsets! Very cool when events are hosted here. They hosted a music-mindtravel-experience. Think of "Silent Disco" but instead of club music and dancing it was a live "Silent Piano" performance and more of mind traveling and meditation. Rain or shine, the experience was worth it and I felt the location was PERFECT. People came bundled up (it's the cold Spring weather of rain, wind, and then some sunshine), blankets sprawled out, some chairs folded out. It was best to not be in a chair and laying on the ground - closer to the ground less wind factor. This place is so peaceful when tourists haven't invaded the area or it's not summer time. You will see a lot of locals walking the area with their dogs and minding their business.

    Sherman T.

    So you found yourself at the beach with your kiddos and they don't seem all too pleased with the blistering winds, roaring waves, or the freezing water? Yep, been there but no fret, just up the hill, you'll find Powerhouse Park and Beach where you and your little ones will enjoy a diverse play structure, grassy fields, a moderately clean sand area, and a great view (and ear shot) of the commuter trains every 10 minutes or so. With a beautiful view of the ocean and a constant breeze of fresh air, it's a perfect spot to relax and accompany your child in play. The playground area has a few different modalities including swings, slides, climbing structures, riding structures, and a sand box. For the sand area, you may want to bring your own toys for building sand castles, digging or transferring. Otherwise you can use your hands but the sand may be littered with tree branches and debris due to the proximity to overhanging trees which do end up providing a good amount of shade, too. Parking may be a bit difficult as it's only street parking and the surrounding area seems to be pretty packed. You may find some spots a few blocks away so if it's the playground you're aiming for, then it shouldn't be a problem as you would likely be traveling light. However, if you plan to share time between the beach and park, you may want to consider dropping off the beach gear before parking further away. Overall, it's a unique park in that it oversees the whole beach front and is well maintained and visited by locals. Sharing space with an open field, it's a great place to gather and picnic (assuming the grass isn't wet from rain). There's also access to restrooms near the Powerhouse building (you may learn some history if you look it up), which makes this a convenient location for quick park outings or even in conjunction with a beach day.

    Trying our luck with the kite
    Heliana M.

    Another beautiful spot in San Diego. Del Mar is quite lovely. It has a small park here, a huge endless green field and of course the beach :) kids had fun. Also lots of wedding in this spot. Bathrooms were quite clean considering the big crowd :) Definitely has its own charm. A great spot for kites if enough wind :) a place for all ages!

    Alex D.

    -Bathrooms okay...dirty but not the worst -Wheelchair accessible bathrooms thorough, yay! -Beach was beautiful and they have lifeguards on duty during the daytime. -parking across from the restrooms and beach, but it is not free...you have to pay to park, or park somewhere farther to get free parking.

    Krajicek K.

    This good for families, the young, and the old. Nice park with play structures. Have a wide sandy beach for people to play, run, sit, and sun bathing. There are also many restaurants nearby. Good place to people watch. Parking can be challenging at times.

    Powerhouse Community Center
    Norbert K.

    Powerhouse Park sits at one of the lowest points along the beach in Del Mar. It is great for sitting, walking, enjoying a sunset, having a picnic, or just watching the Pacific Ocean ... or having some fun in it. We've also enjoyed outdoor concerts here in past years. Powerhouse Park and Beach gets its name from the structure that was originally the powehouse for the Stratford Inn (where L'Auberge Del Mar is today). The huge boilers in the building built in 1928 supplied hot water for the pool, the hotel and its cottages, and the hotel's laundry. Today it is the Powerhouse Community Center, which can be rented for special private events year-round. Parking here is its major shortcoming. Street parking fills up quickly, especially in the summer. There's a pay car park across the street, as well as metered parking along Coast Blvd. Public restrooms rooms are available in the Community Center.

    Top of the park look out to beach area.

    Nice & cozy park. Great views. Nice area to walk. There are restaurants all in walking distance. The area is pet friendly. Get there early for parking.

    Showers
    Danny W.

    I know the racetrack is where they say the surf meets the turf, but that saying is probably better represented at PowerHouse Park & Beach. Beautiful patches of grass lead all the way up to the sand and so you don't really have to choose which type of picnic you want to have here. It's the best of both worlds for where you want to spread out a blanket and chill for a few hours. They keep it immaculately clean as they should. It's a serene view and I really can't think of too many places better to catch a sunset. There's always surf schools, bbq's, and a bunch of other stuff to just sit and watch while you feel the cool ocean breeze on your face. If you haven't been to Powerhouse Park & Beach yet, you better bookmark it.

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    Ask the Community - Powerhouse Park & Beach

    I assume dogs are allowed? And the train does not stop in Delmar I don't think?

    Leashed dogs are permitted. And, yes, trains do not stop in Del Mar. Nearest station is in Solana Beach.

    What's the parking situation?

    Metered street parking close to the park and a pay lot across Free on-street parking starts 3-4 blocks north on Coast Blvd.

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