2021 Map of Del Mar

About this map

Solana Beach and the planned communities of Fairbanks Ranch and Mira Mesa anchor this 2021 study of the northern San Diego coastal corridor. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, where suburban developments sit atop mesas and ridges separated by deep incisions like McGonigle Canyon and Carroll Canyon. The preservation of open space is evident through the extensive networks of the Del Mar Mesa Preserve Trl and the Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve Trl, which protect the riparian environments of Los Penasquitos Cr. Educational and institutional landmarks, including the University of California San Diego and the Design Institute of San Diego, mark the southern end of the sheet near Sorrento. Historic local identifiers such as Eden Gardens and the Carmel Valley Cem provide grounding for family historians tracking the evolution of these coastal neighborhoods.