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Carmel Valley Neighborhood Guide San Diego, CA
About
Carmel Valley is a well-established, upscale neighborhood located in the northwestern part of San Diego, California. It is nestled between Interstate 5 and Interstate 15, with easy access to State Route 56. This thriving community is adjacent to Del Mar and Torrey Pines State Reserve, known for its magnificent beaches and renowned golf course. Carmel Valley is characterized by its top-rated schools, family-friendly parks, and thriving business environment.
What You Will Love About Carmel Valley, San Diego, California
- Carmel Valley is prized for its blend of urban conveniences and suburban tranquility, with a bounty of shopping centers, restaurants, and recreational areas.
- The community is proud of its excellent academic repertoire, boasting some of the city's best public and private schools.
- Carmel Valley is just minutes away from the beach, offering residents a quick escape to the shore.
What's Nearby
Carmel Valley's strategic location places it near some of San Diego's most famous attractions. It's a short drive to downtown San Diego, home to the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter and Petco Park. The gorgeous San Diego beaches, La Jolla Cove, and the popular shopping area, UTC Mall, are also nearby.
Lifestyle
Life in Carmel Valley offers a balanced mix of California casual and upscale living. Residents enjoy active outdoor lifestyles with numerous parks, hiking trails, and proximity to the beach. The neighborhood also offers a thriving business environment with a multitude of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
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Rental Trends in Carmel Valley
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||||||
| $3192 | $3050 | $3044 | $3000 | $2940 | $2950 | $2950 | $2962 | $3050 | $3142 | $3154 | $3154 | $3154 |
| $3702 | $3687 | $3610 | $3615 | $3621 | $3677 | $4174 | $4200 | $4330 | $4253 | $4033 | $4642 | $4607 |
| $4540 | $4134 | $4150 | $4435 | $4187 | $4213 | $4906 | $4936 | $5015 | $5181 | $4934 | $5012 | $5012 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 194 restaurants, 18 grocery stores, and 35 parks within a mile of the Carmel Valley neighborhood.
Merge Carmel ValleyRetail, Shopping Plaza
•1.0 mile
5550 Carmel Mountain Rd
- Piazza Carmel
Retail, Shopping Plaza
•1.4 miles
3810 Valley Centre Dr
PavilionsRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.4 miles
3850 Valley Centre Dr
- Torrey Hills Center
Retail, Shopping Plaza
•1.5 miles
4639 Carmel Mountain Rd
- Vons
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.5 miles
4627 Carmel Mountain Rd
- Carmel Country Plaza
Retail, Shopping Mall
•1.5 miles
12750 Carmel Country Rd
BodyPureHealth and Medicine, Nutritionist, Retail, Cosmetics Store, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Organic Grocery, Medical Supply Store
•1.4 miles
3830 Valley Centre Dr
- Lysulin
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Health Food Store
•1.4 miles
3525A Del Mar Heights Rd
- Pavilions
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.4 miles
3850 Valley Centre Dr
- Vons
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•1.5 miles
4627 Carmel Mountain Rd
- Carmel Liquor Store
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•1.6 miles
12750 Carmel Country Rd
- Ike''s Love & Sandwiches
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Italian Restaurant, Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Gourmet Store
•1.6 miles
3545 Del Mar Heights Rd
AddisonDining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant, French Restaurant
•0.5 miles
5200 Grand Del Mar Way
- Cent' Anni
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Café, Restaurant
•0.6 miles
5300 Grand Del Mar Ct
- Amaya
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, American Restaurant, Italian Restaurant, Mediterranean Restaurant
•0.6 miles
5300 Grand Del Mar Ct
- North Italia
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Pizzeria, Italian Restaurant
•0.8 miles
3715 Caminito Ct
- 77 Social Club
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, Spanish Restaurant, Tapas Restaurant, Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant
•0.8 miles
12000 Carmel Country Rd
- Cafe Vida
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Café, Restaurant
•0.8 miles
12000 Carmel Country Rd
- Be One Training
Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.7 miles
11500 Clews Ranch Rd
- Markim Pet Resort
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Grooming Service, Pet Sitting and Boarding Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.7 miles
4393 Carmel Valley Rd
- Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery
Retail, Garden Center
•0.7 miles
4343 Carmel Valley Rd
- Del Mar Orchid World
Retail, Garden Center
•0.8 miles
4343 Carmel Valley Rd
- Purecare Pharmacy
Retail, Drugstore
•1.0 mile
5550 Carmel Mountain Rd
- Merge Carmel Valley
Retail, Shopping Plaza
•1.0 mile
5550 Carmel Mountain Rd
San Dieguito River ParkLandmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.4 miles
12655 Sandy Crest Ct
- Del Mar Trails Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.7 miles
4498 Del Mar Trails Rd
- Carmel Knolls Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.7 miles
12760 Carmel Canyon Rd
- Carmel Mission Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.8 miles
12600 Carmel Mission
- Sage Canyon Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•1.1 miles
5252 Harvest Run Dr
- Ashley Falls Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•1.1 miles
13030 Ashley Falls Dr
Party Fitness Social ClubArts and Entertainment, Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.6 miles
4659 Mission Gorge Pl
Del Mar FairgroundsArts and Entertainment
•0.7 miles
5TH Ave
- Man Cave Billiards
Arts and Entertainment, Business and Professional Services, Home Improvement Service, Mover, Retail, Furniture and Home Store
•1.3 miles
3960 Del Mar Mdws
- Hanna's Murals
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•1.3 miles
Carmel Creek, San Diego , 92130, United States
- Top Dog Tickets
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue
•1.4 miles
4524 Calle Mar De Armonia
- Dance With Reiko
Arts and Entertainment
•1.5 miles
3880 Valley Centre Dr
Healing Natural OilsBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service
•0.2 miles
5195 Del Mar Mesa Rd
- Furry Friends Dog Walking and Pet Sitting
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Sitting and Boarding Service
•0.6 miles
Carmel Valley Rd, San Diego , 92130, United States
- The Spa at The Grand Del Mar
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Spa
•0.6 miles
5300 Grand Del Mar Ct
- Wonder Spray
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Skin Care Clinic
•0.6 miles
4930 Bradshaw Ct
- Markim Pet Resort
Business and Professional Services, Pet Service, Pet Grooming Service, Pet Sitting and Boarding Service, Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.7 miles
4393 Carmel Valley Rd
- Miss Lynda's Pre School
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare
•1.0 mile
4019 Santa Nella Pl
South Coast EquestrianSports and Recreation, Equestrian Facility
•0.2 miles
5275 Del Mar Mesa Rd
Palacio Del Mar Recreatn CentrSports and Recreation, Recreation Center
•0.3 miles
4853 Caminito Exquisito
- Meadows Del Mar Golf Club
Sports and Recreation, Golf, Golf Course
•0.4 miles
5300 Meadows Del Mar
- The Grand Golf Club
Sports and Recreation, Golf, Golf Course
•0.5 miles
5200 Grand Del Mar Way
- Tai Chi Healthways
Sports and Recreation, Martial Arts Dojo
•0.5 miles
5051 Sterling Grove Ln
- Strive 4 Fitness
Sports and Recreation, Personal Trainer
•0.6 miles
12542 Cavallo St
77 Social ClubDining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, Spanish Restaurant, Tapas Restaurant, Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant
•0.8 miles
12000 Carmel Country Rd
- Crust
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Restaurant, Pizzeria, Italian Restaurant
•1.5 miles
4653 Carmel Mountain Rd
- Boochcraft
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Brewery
•1.6 miles
12841 El Camino Real
- Ambrogio15 Del Mar
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Restaurant, Pizzeria, Italian Restaurant
•1.6 miles
12841 El Camino Real
- Crafthouse at Sky Deck
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant
•1.6 miles
12841 El Camino Real
- Ambrogio15
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Restaurant, Pizzeria, Italian Restaurant
•1.6 miles
12841 El Camino Real
Carmel Valley PreschoolBusiness and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.3 miles
5020 Del Mar Heights Rd
- Carmel Valley Branch Library
Community and Government, Library
•1.5 miles
3919 Townsgate Dr
- San Diego Public Library
Community and Government, Library
•1.5 miles
3919 Townsgate Dr
- Hopscotch
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.6 miles
3777 Townsgate Dr
- KinderCare Learning Center
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.6 miles
3790 Townsgate Dr
- Midou Montessori Preschool
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•2.1 miles
10833 Corte De Marin
- Scripps Clinic
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•1.5 miles
3811 Valley Centre Dr
- San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Station 24
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•1.6 miles
13077 Hartfield Ave
- Skylight Healthcare Systems
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•2.2 miles
10935 Vista Sorrento Pkwy
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•3.1 miles
10385 Vista Sorrento Pkwy
- FBI San Diego Field Office
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•3.1 miles
10385 Vista Sorrento Pkwy
Carmel Valley Apartments and Rentals
121 Rental properties in Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 5.2% | 115% |
| utilities | 4.5% | 20% |
| food | 0.5% | 14.2% |
| transportation | 1.7% | 34.5% |
| healthcare | 3.8% | 3.6% |
Carmel Valley Demographics
Carmel Valley Reviews
Noise Late At Night
No
Say 5 of 5 renters
Area Has Litter
No
Say 5 of 5 renters
Near Grocery Stores
Yes
Say 5 of 5 renters
Area Has Potholes
No
Say 5 of 5 renters
Good Place To Raise A Family
Yes
Say 5 of 5 renters
Maintained Yards
Yes
Say 5 of 5 renters
Carmel Valley Transportation
Somewhat Walkable
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal Transit
United Guard Services
Other
5035 Camino Andorra
Sorrento Valley Coaster Station
Train Stop
11170 Sorrento Valley Rd
Source: foursquare.com
Sorrento Valley Coaster Station
Train Stop
11170 Sorrento Valley Rd
Source: foursquare.com
United Guard Services
Other
5035 Camino Andorra
Source: foursquare.com
Carmel Valley Schools
- 8/10
Grades K-6 • Public
- 7/10
Grades K-6 • Public
- NRNo Rating
- NRNo Rating
Grades PK-8 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Cathedral Catholic High School
Grades 9-12 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Charter
- 4/10
Grades 6-12 • Charter