Housewarming Party Ideas For Your Del Mar Homes

How often do you host a meeting in your Del Mar home, only to realize that you spent minimal time socializing?  Parties require creative advanced planning. This may seem obvious, but too often important details are missed. You need to better prepare yourself and your Del Mar home for success.

Below are suggestions to support you as the host:

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Kick Off Your Shoes and Learn To Dance Around Your Del mar Homes

We have all seen the celebrity dance shows where celebrities from all corners gather to compete in dance competitions while showcasing their best efforts in famous dance ensembles like the tango and salsa dancing. Now you can learn to do the same moves near your Del Mar homes. The Davis Dance Studio offers private lessons that will have you dancing like the stars and doing the tango around your Del Mar homes.

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Horseback Riders of all skill levels from around the country will showcase their dressage skills during an annual competition, the "Dressage Affaire," that runs through Sunday at the Del Mar Horsepark. This event highlights the skill of both rider and horse as they perform complex maneuvers in response to the rider's barely perceptible movements.  While most of the competitions are open to the public at no cost, it costs $5 per person to attend the musical freestyle performances that begin at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. For $60 you can purchase tickets to the  champagne breakfast which is served at 10 a.m. on Sunday.  The breakfast has limited space available so you need to get your reservations in quickly. Throughout the weekend, competitors will vie for commemorative plaques or ribbons as they subtly guide their horses to execute graceful and controlled movements, including the rein-back, a backward movement where the horse is supposed to step evenly with front and hind legs; and the more advanced half-pass that requires the horse to move at a slant or diagonally. The maneuvers have been described as - dancing with horses.  Competitors in this equestrian sport can spend a lifetime perfecting their skills. The event is organized by the California Dressage Society's San Diego chapter. In addition, the event gives some riders the chance to qualify for the Pan American Games and the United States Equestrian Federation's national competition. During the event  riders with various skill levels will be trying out for the equestrian federation's national competitions on Friday and Saturday afternoons in the covered arena. Watching the strong connection between rider and horse is what makes dressage so special. The event takes place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday and from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Del Mar Horsepark, at 14550 El Camino Real in Del Mar.

In the 1930's America was in the midst of the Depression.  Its effects were felt everywhere including Del Mar. However, in 1933, eight members of the 22nd Agricultural District had a envisioned a county fairgrounds located in the small seaside town of Del Mar.  This one vision set set in motion the actions that have created town we have today. These eight visionaries purchased the current site with a $25,000 grant from the State Department of Fairs & Expositions. The first county fair was held in October 1936. Even before the first fair was held, plans were being made for the addition of a racetrack.  To the fairgrounds this would be an asset that would make the fairgrounds self-sufficient. Because of its close proximity to Los Angles, the climate, and seclusion the area offered, film stars were frequent visitors to the area. Among them was Bing Crosby, a racing enthusiast,who became instrumental in the development of the Del Mar Racetrack. Bing Crosby and the fair board agreed on a lease arrangement with the newly created Del Mar Turf Club for $35,000. Serving on the Turf Club's first Board of Directors was Bing Crosby as President, Pat O'Brien as Vice President, with Oliver Hardy, Joe E. Brown, Gary Cooper, Leo McCary and others serving on the executive boards. Through the years the horse racing in Del Mar has brought people from all over the world to watch the finest horses compete.  With the Clubs growth came growth to the town of Del Mar.  Situated along the pacific coast, Del Mar offered horse enthusiasts the best of all worlds, world class horses, perfect weather, and an ocean to play in.  All this while remaining close to two great cities San Diego and Los Angeles.  Today Del Mar still retains its secluded charm and offers people the opportunity to live like Gary Cooper or Bing Crosby.  If you want the best in life look to make your home in Del Mar.

1937 -- Bing Crosby is there to greet the first fan through the gate as Del Mar opens.

1938 -- The famous Seabiscuit-Ligaroti match race is held on August 12 and it draws 20,000 to the track and a nationwide radio audience. After a furious duel, Seabiscuit under George (The Iceman) Woolf and 130 pounds beats Ligaroti and Noel (Spec) Richardson at 115 by a nose.

1942-43-44 --Del Mar is 'dark' as the U.S. plunges into World War II. Initially, the grounds are used for training by the Marines, then as a manufacturing site for parts to B-17 bombers.

1945 -- The war ends and Del Mar begins again. When Japan surrenders, President Truman declares a national holiday for August 15 and 20,324 turn out at the track and bet a whopping $958,476, a Del Mar record.

1946 -- Indian Watch and War Allies deadheat for the win in the first running of the Bing Crosby Handicap. The six-furlong dash goes on to become the track's annual sprint championship and year after year draws the quickest in the west for speed battles deluxe.

1947 -- The Santa Fe Railroad brings both racehorses and bettors south to Del Mar to do their thing. Cheering the arrival of the "racetrack special" from Los Angeles becomes a popular tradition for the locals.

1948 -- A new crop of Hollywood types makes Del Mar the spot to be for summer frolic. Among the celebs who join in the turf and surf fun this year are Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Betty Grable, George Jessel, Mickey Rooney and Jimmy Durante. Durante becomes such a regular that the track eventually names its turf course in his honor.

1949 -- A young rider out of Texas sets a Del Mar record of 52 wins at the meet and becomes the first apprentice to claim the track's riding title. His name is William Lee Shoemaker, and his history and that of the track will become entwined hereafter.

The Del Mar lifestyle can be summed up in three words Homes, Horses, and Hospitality. You can find a house anywhere, but a home needs a special place. Del Mar is that special place. Located just a short drive from downtown San Diego, Del Mar provides an exceptional seaside community, offering a cozy small town feeling while being close to one of the greatest cities in America. Del Mar is also a horse lovers dream for it is home to the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, a premiere horse racing venue. Del Mar is also a community of families who share a love of the good life and are open to sharing it with their neighbors. They live in Del Mar for the picturesque beauty of the Pacific Coast and the charm of a small town atmosphere. Adults and children alike will be captivated by the many recreational opportunities Del Mar offers. The fairgrounds offer concerts by nationally known singers, musicians, and comedians. The ocean provides opportunities for surfing, scuba diving, fishing, and sailing, and the mountains offer some great trails for biking and hiking. For the golf enthusiast, Del Mar could not be better situated for it is close to some of the best golf courses in California, including the world famous courses at Torrey Pines. Anyone searching for the perfect home needs only to look in Del Mar, and just by clicking on the link provided above, you will be able to begin your search for the right house to make a home.