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Fairmont Grand Del Mar

5300 Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego, CA, USA, 92130
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Gather with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders in a soulful sanctuary where ideas flow naturally, collaboration thrives, and new perspectives are born. Unveil a product launch in our majestic ballroom, complete with a built-in stage; conduct a board meeting framed by canyon vistas; or choose from a selection of other stunning venues nestled in nature. Along with our unforgettable backdrop, Fairmont Grand Del Mar entices with elegant accommodations, award-winning dining, and limitless adventures for unique team-building experiences in our coastal canyon setting. With dedicated on-site event specialists who will provide a fully bespoke approach, rest assured your corporate event will fulfill your every objective. Bask in the sunshine of San Diego and enjoy our coastal canyon lifestyle. Fairmont Grand Del Mar is surrounded by 400 acres of lush outdoors, creating a sublime backdrop for one-of-a-kind meetings and events. With more than 20,000 square feet of flexible event space, providing natural lighting and gas burning fireplaces, this is the ideal location to reconnect friends, clients and colleagues. Unique offerings include guided group hikes, archery, equine exploration, Bocce, and pickleball. Challenge the team on our Tom Fazio-designed golf course or at one of the two dozen weekly outdoor activities. Fine unwinds into fun after a day’s work, find balance at our holistic spa, take a dip in our heated palm-lined pools, sip handcrafted cocktails from the bar, and dine on locally inspired culinary offerings, including San Diego’s only Michelin-three-star restaurant, Addison.

Venue Details

ChainAccor
BrandFairmont HotelsPeregrine Hospitality
Built2007
Renovated-
Total meeting space31,666 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms234
Venue typeResort

Industry Ratings

AAA
Forbes Travel Guide
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
RESORT • 2009 – 2025 AAA Five Diamond • 2025 Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards - Top Hotels in Southern California #3 • La Liste top hotels in the United States (#2) • 2024 Best Golf Resort Smart Stars - Smart Meetings • 2024 Green Key Global - 5-key eco-rating - only hotel in San Diego and 29 in the US • 2024 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating Spa and ADDISON restaurant, Four-Star rating hotel • 2024 Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards - Top Hotels in Southern California • 2022 & 2023 US News & World Report ranked it #1 within the Best San Diego Hotels, #4 Best Hotels in California, and #13 in Best USA Hotels with a gold badge • 2023 – TripAdvisor Top 10% of Hotels Worldwide • 2023 – Smart Meetings Platinum Choice Award Winner • 2017 “#1 Luxury Hotel in the United States” by TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice • 2017 #Condé Nast Traveler ranked Fairmont Grand Del Mar number four for “Top Mainland U.S. Resorts” and “Best by Service” with a perfect score of 100 • 2017 – 2022 Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Awards ADDISON • 2022-2025 Michelin Guide Three Starred Restaurant • The Best Chef Awards Three Knives Distinction (October) • 2023 – The 50 Most Powerful People in American Fine Dining, Robb Report • 2010 – 2023 Relais & Chateaux Property • 2009 – 2023 Forbes Travel Guide Five – Star Restaurant • 2009 – 2023 AAA Five Diamond Restaurant • 2023 – La Liste #6 • 2023 – 10 Best Hotel Restaurants in the US #7 • 2009 – 2023 Grand Award, Wine Spectator THE GRAND GOLF CLUB • 2024-2025: Golf’s Top 100 Luxury Golf Resorts in the World • 2023 Golf Week: Best Golf Courses 2023 | Number 18 in California • Distinguished Golf Destinations: Exceptional Golf Experience • 2022-2023 Golf Digest Best Teachers • 2022 Treat Yourself: the 25 Most Luxurious Resorts from GOLF’s Top 100 Resorts, Golf • 2013-2022 GRAA Top 50 Golf Range / Private Facilities • 2021 Golfweek’s Best of 2021: Top 200 Resort Golf Courses in the U.S. • 2019 Top 25 Luxury Golf Resorts, Golf Magazine FAIRMONT SPA • 2012 – 2023 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating • 2023 Robb Report: “12 of the Best Spa Destinations Around the World” (September)

Venue Highlights

3D Event Space
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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Rental car service
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jan 25, 2026 - Mar 1, 2026
Mar 5, 2026 - Mar 30, 2026
Apr 23, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Jun 17 - Oct 29
Shoulder season
Jan 20 - May 31Oct 30 - Dec 31
Low season
Jan 02 - Jan 19Jun 01 - Jun 16

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
31,666 sq. ft.
Largest room
9,702 sq. ft.
Space (private)
20,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
11
Second largest room
6,900 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
8,000 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Ballroom A-1 Download PDF
Ballroom A-1
Ballroom AB Download PDF
Ballroom AB
Reflection Courtyard South Download PDF
Reflection Courtyard South
Addison Dining Room Download PDF
Addison Dining Room
Solana Terrace Download PDF
Solana Terrace
Wine Room 2- Burgundy Download PDF
Wine Room 2- Burgundy

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
234
Single (1 bed)
163
Single (1 bed) rate
$299.00 - $599.00
Double (2 beds)
43
Suites
31
Tax rate
7.75%
Occupancy rate
12.75%

Location

Getting Here

• San Diego International Airport – 20 miles/30 minutes • McClellan-Palomar Airport – Carlsbad (Private Planes) – 20 miles/30 minutes • John Wayne Airport – Orange County – 73 miles/90 minutes • Long Beach Airport – 91 miles/110 minutes • Los Angeles International Airport – 110 miles/150 minutes • Tijuana Airport (CBX skywalk is an enclosed pedestrian bridge between San Diego and the Tijuana Airport) – 41 miles/60 minutes
Distance from airport 21 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $70.00/day )
Bus parking

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Torrey Pines State Nature Reserve
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Best hiking location in all of San Diego! Torrey Pines State Beach is a coastal nature and beach preserve located south of Del Mar and north of La Jolla. Coastal erosion from the adjacent Torrey Pines State Reserve makes for a picturesque landscape. It is a local favorite among surfers and remains a quintessential Southern California beach. Best hiking location in all of San Diego!
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Grand Del Mar offers

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• 20,000 square feet of flexible meeting space • A 10,000-square-foot ballroom with stage • Unique social settings • San Diego’s only Tom Fazio-designed golf course • Forbes Five-Star spa and fitness center • Six dining venues, including San Diego’s first and only MICHELIN three-starred restaurant, Addison • Four wine-inspired meeting rooms • Private dining wine cellar • Equestrian center, four heated pools, two tennis courts, pickleball, archery and daily fitness classes • Team building opportunities with 37 miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails in the adjacent 4,100-acre Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve • Kids Explorer’s Club, hosting family-friendly activities and nature-based programming for guests ages 5 to 12 • Nearby shopping and cultural activities • Five miles from the beach • 20 minutes from San Diego International Airport

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Fairmont Grand Del Mar Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Fairmont Grand Del Mar's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://all.accor.com/fr/sustainable-development/index.shtml
Does Fairmont Grand Del Mar have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Action : Sort your hazardous waste & at least 2 types of waste from the following: paper, glass, cardboard or plastic

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Fairmont Grand Del Mar and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Fairmont Grand Del Mar's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://group.accor.com/-/media/Corporate/Investors/Documents-de-reference/OPT_ACCOR_DEU_2021_MEL_US_300322.pdf

Health and Safety

Were practices at Fairmont Grand Del Mar developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does Fairmont Grand Del Mar clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
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