Travelling To Del Mar: What To Pack

There are few more popular race days on the international calendar than the Breeders’ Cup, with the event attracting worldwide interest due to the talented equine stars on the track.

It is one of the most popular global meetings of the year, with runners from the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the United States all going head-to-head for lucrative prizes. Therefore, the Breeders’ Cup has been a hugely popular tourist event in modern history, with thousands making the journey to North America to check off an event on their bucket list.

That promises to be no different in the 2024 Breeders’ Cup betting events, as fans will flock to California to take in the Breeders’ Cup in person at Del Mar. But what are some of the key things that visitors should remember to pack for their trip to the iconic course?

Dress For The Occasion

For most, the two-day meet at Del Mar will be the main attraction when traveling to California, and as one of the biggest racing events on the calendar, it is a showcase of fashion.

Therefore, if you’re attending the race, you will want to dress up in your finest clothes. Men typically wear shirts and trousers, with dress shoes typically the choice among many.

Meanwhile, female visitors will wear dresses or skirts. Bright colors are typically the order of the day for racing fans in the United States, meaning that all visitors will be free to express themselves at the track at Del Mar this year.

Bring Swimwear

Del Mar is located in a beautiful area of California, with San Diego a short trip down the coast. The track is nicknamed ‘turf meets the surf’, and visits to the beach are the perfect way to unwind when no action occurs on the track.

Therefore, for many, swimwear will be a must-pack essential when traveling to the racing in November, as a visit to one of the many beaches would be a good day trip before the attention switches to the action taking place on the track.

Even if you aren’t thinking of a visit to the beach, swimwear should also be packed, as the vast majority of hotels in the surrounding areas have swimming pools to cool down from the hot year-long temperatures in California.

Pack For Cooler Evenings

Like many locations in the winter months, while the daytime will reach over 20 degrees, the nights can be slightly cooler in California. Therefore, visitors attending the Breeders’ Cup should also pack a sweater or jumper to stay warmer should the temperatures work in the evenings.

While this isn’t assured, it is always good to be on the safe side to avoid catching a chilly if you are walking around the areas in the evenings or sitting at an outdoor beach bar. Visitors should also consider packing a rain jacket in case there is a downpour of rain during their visit to California.

A light jacket is considered the best choice, as a big waterproof may leave visitors too warm as the temperatures don’t drop drastically even in downpours.

Key Items For Warm Race Days

Like many racing events on the calendar, the Breeders’ Cup will require visitors to be on their feet for over six hours in the daylight. Therefore, you should pack accordingly with this in mind. Sunglasses will rank high on the agenda for things to pack for many visitors, not only to look the part in California but also to ensure that you can see the action on track should the sun be facing your viewpoint.

Meanwhile, hats are a popular accessory many racing fans wear. This is a huge fashion angle that many female fans look to address, as big hats are not uncommon at racing in the United States. However, it should be a key item for most visitors looking to avoid the sun being on their faces throughout the day, as hats will offer an extra layer of sun protection for the day at Del Mar.

For racing fanatics, binoculars can also be taken into Del Mar for the racing. This is a bonus for fans looking to avoid watching the big screens throughout the race, as they could instead use the binoculars to follow the action when the race moves to the far side of the track.

Other Items To Pack

As well as the key items to enhance your racing experience at Del Mar, visitors to California should also ensure that they have packed enough sunscreen for their trip. Given high temperatures throughout the start of November, sunscreen will be the best way to ensure you avoid getting burnt while watching the racing on track.

As a result, racing fans will also want to pack their rechargeable battery packs, as this will avoid the risk of your phone dying during the day when trying to take photos of the bucket-list race track and ensure that you can continue to make bets on your mobile betting app.