Surf Challenge
Tournament at a glance
The honest overview
Surf Challenge
Stub guide. Surf Challenge runs out of Del Mar, drawing roughly 116 teams. Travel-guide writeup coming.
Where it's played
Exact venue location: Del Mar-area complexes.
Near the field
What's within five miles of Del Mar-area complexes.
Restaurants nearby
15 within 5 mi- Americana Restaurant Restaurant 0.0 mi · 0 min walk
- Sbicca Restaurant americannew american 0.0 mi · 0 min walk
- Tamarindo Restaurant mexican 0.0 mi · 0 min walk
- Del Mar Pizza Restaurant pizza 0.0 mi · 0 min walk
- Monarch Ocean Pub Restaurant 0.1 mi · 2 min walk
- Il Fornaio Restaurant italian 0.1 mi · 2 min walk
- Del Mar Rendezvous Restaurant chinese 0.1 mi · 2 min walk
- Shimbashi Restaurant sushi 0.1 mi · 2 min walk
- Board & Brew Fast food sandwich 0.2 mi · 4 min walk
- Bohemian Alchemist Cafe 0.2 mi · 4 min walk
- Starbucks Cafe coffee shop 1.2 mi · 2 min
- Jersey Mike's Subs Fast food sandwich 1.2 mi · 2 min
- Starbucks Cafe coffee shop 1.3 mi · 2 min
- McDonald's Fast food burger 1.7 mi · 2 min
- Chipotle Fast food mexican 1.8 mi · 3 min
Between games
6 within 5 mi- North Bluff Preserve Park 1.2 mi · 2 min
- North Seascape Surf Park Park 1.8 mi · 3 min
- Cinepolis Movie theater 2.0 mi · 3 min
- Los Peñasquitos Waterfowl Refuge Park 2.2 mi · 3 min
- Martian Mountains Attraction 2.8 mi · 4 min
- Cardiff-By-The-Sea Towne Centre Shopping Center Shopping 4.4 mi · 6 min
Distances are straight-line from the venue's GPS coordinates. Place data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Weather to plan around
Typical January weather in CA based on 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals. Pack accordingly.
Cold-weather tournament. Gloves, beanie, hand-warmers. Heated tents at fields are common. Expect rain. Pack a poncho and a backup pair of cleats.
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For the parents and siblings not playing
Tournament weekends have downtime. We pull the activities, museums, and excursions worth booking near Del Mar-area complexes.
- Day trips & city tours
- Family-friendly attractions
- Outdoor & adventure
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