4081 Carmel Brooks

Many residents are drawn to the Carmel Valley area because of the award-winning school districts. Carmel Valley elementary students are serviced by both the Solana Beach Elementary School District and the Del Mar Union School District. Middle school and high school students attend schools within the San Dieguito High School District. Torrey Pines High School has been recognized by Newsweek Magazine as one of “America’s Best High Schools,” while the San Diego Jewish Academy and Cathedral Catholic High School are widely considered to be among the country’s best private Catholic and Jewish institutions.

Carmel Valley’s main shopping areas are the Del Mar Highlands Town Center and One Paseo. Two additional shopping plazas, Piazza Carmel and Torrey Hills Center offer an abundance of dining, retail, grocers, and services for the community. The One Paseo development, located directly across the street from the Del Mar Highlands Town Center offers Carmel Valley residents a unique alternative for retail, office space, and residential living. To the east, the Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch also offers a mixed-use center, which allows residents access to dining, grocery, boutiques, and a fitness gym.

Carmel Valley is home to the luxury golf resort and spa, the Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Situated on 400 acres of land, the Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond luxury resort feature a Tom Fazio designed course, a Five-Star spa, pools, tennis, fitness classes, Club M nightclub, and several dining options including Addison, Southern California's only Five-Star and Five Diamond restaurant. The Meadows Del Mar residential community is a collection of luxury homes surrounding the Fairmont Grand Del Mar resort, many with stunning views of the golf course and resort. Meadows Del Mar is divided into two sections: the West Gate is a combination of custom estates and semi-custom homes built by Davidson, and the East Gate, which is a collection of stunning custom estates.

Residents in Carmel Valley foster an active lifestyle with a multitude of recreational options. The Carmel Valley Recreation Center offers a sports facility that includes playing fields, a swimming pool with waterslides, and a gym. Bay Club Carmel Valley offers its members aquatics, fitness, racquetball and squash, tennis, social events, spa services, child care, and more. Bay Club acquired Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, allowing members the option to combine their membership with the golf and social amenities available at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club. Trails throughout the various local preserves, the Torrey Pines State Reserve, and the State Route 56 Bike Path are ideal for hiking, biking, and running. For those that enjoy a slower pace, watching the hot air balloons soar overhead is the perfect way to spend another great day in the life of a Carmel Valley resident.