Carmel Valley

When I moved to Carmel Valley in 2016 from Rancho Santa Fe, I immediately realized how much closer I was to almost everything in San Diego! It only took me 2 minutes to get to the nearest grocery store, and 7 minutes to get to the beach! When you live in Carmel Valley you’re just minutes from Solana Beach, Del Mar and Rancho Santa Fe, so traveling to events and activities nearby is a breeze. I love how family-friendly Carmel Valley is also! If you’re looking for a home in San Diego, make sure to check out this incredible area.

Carmel Valley Neighborhoods

Rancho Pacifica

North of Del Mar Heights Road

Pacific Highlands Ranch

Torrey Del Mar

South of Del Mar Heights Road

Del Mar Mesa

Carmel Country Highlands

Torrey Hills

 

School Information

 

Carmel Valley Posts

Pacific Highlands Ranch Has Everything Your Family Needs 

Pacific Highlands Ranch is a newer area of Carmel Valley, crafted especially for family living by Pardee, the popular home building company. This area features various neighborhoods with homes ranging from 3 bedrooms and 2,200 square feet to 5 bedrooms and over 5,000 square feet. People who live in Pacific Highlands Ranch love the highly rated school systems, 1300+ acres of surrounding preserved natural habitat, and… Read More>>

Coffee and Conversation with a Police Officer 

I recently took my son down to meet local police officers at Starbucks in The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch. The officers were hosting “Coffee and Conversation” and I thought it would be a great way for my son to become familiar with the people who work to protect our community every day. The officers were very friendly, and talked about… Read More>>

Fleet Feet Sports Opens

Fleet Feet San Diego, a running specialty store located in the Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch, opened the first day of September of this year. Fleet Feet Sports is a national chain, but each store is locally franchised. The north San Diego location is Kevin Lachenmyer’s first store, which he hopes to turn into… Read More>> 

Dolce at the Highlands Brings California/Italian Cuisine

Dolce at the Highlands is a new “farm-to-table seasonal California/Italian” restaurant located within 5 minutes of any home in Pacific Highlands Ranch, a community in Carmel Valley, San Diego. Even though it on everyone’s “favorite” list around our neighborhood, I’m sure people come from all over San Diego to experience the atmosphere and cuisine! My family and I have been going… Read More>>

Why I Love Vitality Tap

We all try to live a healthy lifestyle, but as we all know, it is not an easy lifestyle to live. I always try to look for new places that are delicious, healthy, and nutrient-filled to help fulfill the healthy lifestyle I try and live. A new shopping center recently opened up in Carmel Valley, called The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch. The location is very accessible to where I live, so I tend to… Read More>>

North County Dance Arts is a Passionate Studio

Growing up a dancer, you can imagine now as a young mother of 2 little girls how high my hopes were that one of them would enjoy this form of physical art and expression like I did. But I was happy with whatever path they chose. Yet at the age of 3 my oldest daugther Amber (who was already slaying living room dance parties, of course) stepped into her first real dance studio to give a drop-in class a try. She had fun and… Read More>>

Check Out the Vibe at Westroot Tavern

If you’re looking for dinner in Carmel Valley, there are a few casual dining, grab and go type places, but if you want a sit down meal with a cool vibe, Westroot Tavern is the way to go. Westroot offers indoor and outdoor dining options, two separate bars and a mix of high and low tables… Read More>>

Crudo Elevates Pacific Highlands Ranch to Another Level

The menu at Crudo is based on the flavors from the Mediterranean coast, with Japanese-inspired infusions. My favorite item on the menu is the “Crudotinis” which are small bites of different flavors on top of a crostini. I always get the short rib Crudotini, that comes with a hazelnut and an apple slice. The other two that I gravitate toward are the burrata and tomato Crudotini, and… Read More>>

Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas is a San Diego Hit

One of our families’ most anticipated leisure activities is watching a movie at Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas! Cinepolis gives you a one-of-a-kind experience where you can watch movies in big, comfy chairs with almost any candy/food/beverages you can imagine! Although it is a bit more expensive, Cinepolis provides everything you need for an incredible night out at the movies! Here are three… Read More>>