Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in grand style

Kick off summer and celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with a variety of fun activities designed for all ages, blending relaxation, recreation, and lively entertainment. Guests can enjoy unique experiences like meeting the horses, archery sessions, and family-friendly poolside events, alongside specialty offerings such as golf, tennis, and pickleball clinics. Indulge in dining at Amaya and indulge in afternoon tea at the elegant lobby lounge, unwind during happy hour, and let the evening take you into themed soirées such as 80’s Yacht Rock Night and Americana Night at Grand Social. The weekend wraps together engaging daytime adventures with live evening entertainment, creating the perfect balance of fun, leisure, and festive holiday spirit.

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Weekend Events

Child feeding horse

Junior Golf - kid golfing

Thursday, May 21
1:00 pm | Meet the Horses
2:00 pm | Ocean Slime Bar | Resort Pool
2:00 pm | Archery
3:00 pm | Archery

Friday, May 22
1:00 pm | Meet the Horses
2:00 pm | Shark Tales and Workshop | Resort Pool
2:00 pm | Archery
3:00 pm | Archery
4:00 pm to 5:15 pm | Grand Junior Golf Academy ($50 per person)
5:00 pm | Happy Hour at Amaya
6:00 pm | 80’s Yacht Rock Night with DJ Chris Cantore at Grand Social
8:00 pm | Live Entertainment at the Lobby Lounge

Pirate Training

Pickleball at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Saturday, May 23
10:00 am to 11:00 am | Cardio Tennis Clinic ($40 per person)
11:00 am to 2:00 pm | Brunch at Amaya
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | Pickleball Clinic ($40 per person)
12:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Spring Afternoon Tea
1:00 pm | Meet the Horses
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm | Putting Clinic ($50 per person)
2:00 pm | Archery
2:00 pm | The Grand Pirate Training and Show | Resort Pool
3:00 pm | Archery
5:00 pm | Happy Hour at Amaya
6:00 pm | Americana Night at Grand Social
8:00 pm | Live Entertainment at the Lobby Lounge

girl poolside - believe in mermaids

Sunday, May 24
11:00 am to 2:00 pm | Brunch at Amaya
12:00 pm to 3:30 pm | Spring Afternoon Tea
1:00 pm | Meet the Horses
2:00 pm | Archery
2:00 pm | Swim with a Mermaid | Resort Pool
3:00 pm | Archery
5:00 pm | Happy Hour at Amaya

Monday, May 25
10:00 am | Family Canyon Adventure | Canyon Terrace
2:00 pm | Archery
3:00 pm | Archery

Events Calendar Activities

80’s Yacht Rock with DJ Chris Cantore

Set sail on a smooth, sun-soaked journey back to the golden age of Yacht Rock with a special night by DJ Chris Cantore.

Location: Grand Social

Time: May 22nd: 6:00PM - 9:00PM

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Americana

Step into the heart of the American countryside for a night steeped in the spirit of Americana.

Location: Grand Social

Time: May 23rd: 6:00PM - 9:00PM

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Child feeding horse

Meet the Horses

Visit the equestrian center at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar to meet the horses when they are all in the stables. Tuesday through Sunday

Location: Equestrian Center

Time: April 25th: 1:00PM - 1:30PM

Outdoors

Archery

Put your skills to the test at The Grand’s Archery Range at 2:00 pm.

Location: Archery Range

Time: April 25th: 2:00PM - 3:00PM

two people practicing

Full Swing Golf Clinic

Learn techniques to improve your full swing.

Location: The Grand Golf Club

Time: May 1st: 1:00PM - 2:00PM

Junior Golf - kid golfing

Grand Junior Golf Academy

Junior golfers learn the fundamentals of grip, posture, weight shift, speed and course etiquette.

Location: The Grand Golf Club

Time: May 1st: 4:00PM - 5:15PM

Tennis Clinic

Take part in some friendly competition, from lively 3-on-3 challenges to live ball cardio or round robin mixers. This one-hour clinic will be led by our Tennis pro, Lynn Lewis, and will include drills, instruction, and social play.

Location: Pickleball/Tennis Courts

Time: May 2nd: 10:00AM - 11:00AM

Pickleball at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Pickleball Clinic

Calling all pickleball enthusiasts - join us for our weekly pickleball clinic. This one-hour clinic will be led by our Tennis pro, Lynn Lewis, and will include drills, instruction, and social play.

Location: Pickleball/Tennis Courts

Time: April 25th: 12:00PM - 1:00PM

golfers gauging swing distance

Putting Golf Clinic

Learn techniques to improve your putting game.

Location: The Grand Golf Club

Time: April 25th: 1:00PM - 2:00PM

shark tooth activity

Shark Tales and Workshop

Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of sharks.

Location: Resort Pool

Time: May 29th: 2:30PM - 3:30PM

swimming mermaid

Mermaid Show

Delight in mesmerizing swim performance, compete in lively pool games, and listen to enchanting stories from their underwater world.

Location: Resort Pool

Time: May 24th: 2:00PM - 3:00PM

Man and woman hiking through trail.

Canyon Hike with Trail Guide

Explore more than 37 miles of hiking trails beginning on the property grounds.

Location: Movement Studio

Time: April 28th: 12:15PM - 1:15PM

Pirate Show

Join Bruce GrayBeard, his sidekick, Scallawag Skipper, and Patchy the parrot puppet for an interactive pirate adventure. Master your sword skills, steer the ship on stage, walk the plank, engage in a stirring cannonball battle, and listen to thrilling pirate tales from the Seven Seas.

Location: Resort Pool

Time: May 23rd: 2:00PM - 3:00PM

explorers club kids hiking

Family Canyon Adventure

Join us for a short hike on the Shaw Trail with the family and learn about the animals that live around our trails.

Location: Canyon Terrace

Time: May 25th: 10:00AM - 11:00AM

Resort Activities

Family

Kids Explorer's Club at Grand Del Mar

Kids Explorer’s Club

Breathe deeply, dream wildly. Discover a place that naturally engages the curiosity of children.

Family

Pools & Cabanas

Bask in the warm San Diego sunshine by one of Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s four heated pools.

Family

The Equestrian Center

Grand Del Mar’s Equestrian Center is Southern California’s most exquisite stable and riding center.

Sports & Fitness

A tree on a golf course with the sunset shining through

Golfing

With the stunning Los Peñasquitos Canyon as his canvas, Tom Fazio created a masterpiece of dramatic elevations, diverse bunkering and lush fairways.

Sports & Fitness

Archery

Put your skills to the test at The Grand’s Archery Range. With complimentary bows & arrows, you’ll learn the basics as you take aim.

Sports & Fitness

Man and woman hiking through trail.

Hiking

There is plenty of room to roam on The Grand’s expansive 400-acre property.

Sports & Fitness

Biking

Classic meets cool with our Zybra e-bikes. Breeze through our beautiful coastal canyon or set out for a two mile ride to Del Mar’s white sandy beach. The ride doesn’t get any easier than on one of our new electric bicycles.

Sports & Fitness

Tennis

Enhance your backswing at The Grand’s two professional-style tennis courts, a lush lawn and shaded viewing terrace set the scene for phenomenal play.

Sports & Fitness

Pickleball Courts

Pickleball

Perfect your Pickleball game. This booming sport has captured the interest of individuals far and wide.

Sports & Fitness

Pickleball at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Racquet Sports

Enjoy friendly competition or refine your skills with tennis and pickleball courts, offering expert instruction, weekly clinics, and a beautiful canyon-side setting perfect for players of all levels.

Dining Options

Family Dining at Amaya

Kid Friendly Dining

Children 5 years of age and under eat for free when ordering from the Amaya or Clubhouse Grill kid’s food menu when accompanied by an adult guest. Children 6-12 years of age can order from the regular menu and receive a 50% discount when accompanied by an adult guest.

Amaya Reservations

Spring Afternoon Tea

Indulge in classic afternoon tea with a Southern California twist. Enjoy a selection of finger sandwiches prepared with exceptional local ingredients, accompanied by traditional tea scones, and an array of cakes and pastries, all complemented by champagne, specialty teas, and coffee.

Saturdays and Sundays | 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Tea Reservations