Carmel Valley

A suburban planned community in San Diego

Carmel Valley is a master-planned neighborhood  located along the Interstate 5 corridor that offers a chance to pursue a lifestyle that you enjoy. It was formally created in 1975, taking its name from the Carmelite Sisters of Mercy, who operated a dairy farm in the vicinity. Despite the increase in population, there is still space for you and your family to establish a home.

Living in Carmel Valley

Living in Carmel Valley offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. It is a Great Family Town and is ranked #5 in Niche.com‘s list of the best San Diego neighborhoods for raising a family. Respondents to the survey said that Carmel Valley has a strong feeling of community and that newcomers should make an effort to get to know their neighbors.

Carmel Valley is clean, safe, family and dog friendly. I have a short 15 minute commute to work in La Jolla or the beach at Torrey Pines. There are plenty of childcare options in the area and plenty of recreational activities for young children and families. Police are present in the area, so we feel safe walking through the neighborhood at night. The neighborhood is diverse, and the people are friendly and welcoming.

The schools are excellent with teachers who care, and the Del Mar school district puts children’s well-being first. Education is an important reason anyone would want to raise a family in a community. The public schools in Carmel Valley receive high ratings Niche.com gave the following an A+.

Carmel Valley was initially planned to permit the canyons to maintain their natural appeal. Nature is everywhere, and the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is close by. This wild area of land is located inside the boundaries of San Diego. 1500 acres were purposefully set aside as San Diego was beginning to experience rapid expansion. Torrey trees, immaculate beaches, and a lagoon used by migratory seabirds are all present. It’s important to realize that this is not a park. Despite being a protected area, you can still stroll along the pathways and enjoy the breathtaking views.

The Carmel Valley Recreational Centers System has several parks that are worth taking the family to visit and enjoying a wonderful day. Below are some of great parks to bring the children so they can let off some steam, and you might be able to unwind a bit.

Ashley Falls Park

Carmel Creek Park

Carmel Del Mar Park

Sage Canyon Park

Several San Diego suburbs form San Diego’s North edge city (University City, Sorrento Mesa/Sorrento Valley, Torrey Pines, Del Mar Heights/Carmel Valley). This is a major center of employment in the San Diego area. Employers include US Bank, Scripps Health, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, and The Allen Group. In addition, Neurocrine Biosciences and ICW Group Insurance Companies have their headquarters in this area.

Aside from these, Carmel valley also offers the best restaurants that you would gladly return again. It has a unique location near where most of California’s food is grown. So the restaurants that source locally, have amazing ingredients and can serve incredibly fresh cuisine. Whether you’re in for the day or a long weekend, you can’t go wrong with these restaurants in Carmel valley. Below are some of the restaurants that you should try:

Cafe Rustica

Corkscrew Cafe

Lucia Restaurant & Bar

Valley Kitchen