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Del Mar Fall Racing - Bing Crosby Season 2026 — November 6–29, 2026

Del Mar Fairgrounds (Del Mar Thoroughbred Club), San Diego · Villas in San Diego

Fall at Del Mar: Bing Crosby Season racing, Nov 6-29, 2026

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About Del Mar Fall Racing - Bing Crosby Season 2026

Del Mar's autumn meet, the Bing Crosby Season, brings Thoroughbred racing back to the seaside track north of San Diego on a mostly Friday-to-Sunday rhythm, with stakes days, craft beer gardens and sunset card finishes minutes from the beach. Opening Day is Friday, November 6, and the meet runs through November 29.

A private villa gives your group the coastal base a trackside hotel cannot: host an aprs-race barbecue by the pool, keep everyone within a short ride of the grandstand, and make the stakes weekends feel like a shared autumn tradition.

Highlights

Opening Day November 6

The fall meet kicks off Friday, November 6, 2026.

15 stakes races

The autumn meet is carded with 15 stakes, per the published fall schedule.

Thanksgiving Day racing

The meet runs through November 29, including racing on Thanksgiving Day, November 26.

Seaside track setting

The grandstand sits just inland from Del Mar beach - classic coastal racing atmosphere.

Dates and program as published by the organizer — official event information: https://www.dmtc.com/racing

Available for these dates

Private homes in and around San Diego that show open for a 4-night stay around Del Mar Fall Racing - Bing Crosby Season 2026 (Nov 25 – Nov 29) and whose minimum stay fits it. Availability and rates are re-confirmed with each homeowner before anything is final.

From our journal

The Maruca Group Journal Del Mar Fall Racing 2026: The Bing Crosby Season, Where to Stay and an Insider's Guide Read the guide →

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Del Mar Fall Racing - Bing Crosby Season 2026 — FAQ

When is the 2026 Bing Crosby Season at Del Mar?

The fall meet runs from Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 29, 2026. Opening Day is Friday, November 6, with a mostly Friday-to-Sunday post schedule.

Does Del Mar race on Thanksgiving Day in 2026?

Yes. The 2026 fall meet includes a Thanksgiving Day program on Thursday, November 26, and the meet closes on November 29.

How many stakes races are in the fall meet?

The 2026 autumn meet at Del Mar is carded with 15 stakes races across November 6-29.

Where should we stay for Del Mar fall racing?

Private villas in Del Mar, Solana Beach, Carmel Valley or Rancho Santa Fe keep your group within a short drive of the Fairgrounds, with a pool, kitchen and shared living space that a hotel room cannot match. Book early: the best coastal rentals fill up for fall meet weekends and Thanksgiving.

How far is Del Mar Fairgrounds from San Diego airport?

Del Mar Fairgrounds is roughly 30 minutes from San Diego International Airport without heavy traffic. Allow extra time on Friday afternoons during meet weekends, when coastal I-5 traffic builds.

Can a villa fit a large group for the racing weekend?

Yes. Larger rentals in the area run five to eight bedrooms, which suits multi-couple or multi-family groups and often costs less per room than coastal resorts in November.

What else can our group do near Del Mar between races?

Del Mar beach and the Torrey Pines coastal path are minutes from the track, Encinitas and Solana Beach are a short drive north, and downtown San Diego is about 30 minutes south for dinner or an evening out. The Friday-to-Sunday card pattern leaves Sundays open for the beach and brunch.

How we screen every stay

Every home we represent is someone's personal residence, in a real neighborhood, and we've committed to the owner and their neighbors that we'll place it only with guests whose plans fit the home. So, like most professionally managed homes, we confirm a few details with every guest before a reservation is finalized — who is staying, the purpose of the trip, and agreement to the house rules and rental agreement. This is the same for everyone who books with us, and it's meant to protect you too: it keeps the neighborhood quiet and welcoming, keeps the home in the condition you expect, and ensures the property truly matches what you need. Once confirmed with the homeowner, we'll send the final quote for signature within one business day.

  • Maximum occupancy is the number shown for each home — no additional overnight guests, no day visitors beyond the registered group.
  • No undisclosed parties, events, gatherings, dinners, or photo/film shoots. Any event must be disclosed in advance, approved by the homeowner in writing, and paid for (event fee/deposit), and must follow city ordinance and house rules.
  • The primary guest must be 25+ (or the owner's minimum), must be staying on-site, and signs the rental agreement and provides ID.
  • Pet policy: pets by approval only. Service and assistance animals are always welcome — tell us in advance.
  • Quiet hours 10 PM–8 AM; this is a residential neighborhood.
  • Every guest is screened and the homeowner has final approval on every reservation.
  • Rates are confirmed with the homeowner before the quote is final.

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