Carmel Valley

Carmel Valley lies east of I-5 and Del Mar on the northern edge of the City of San Diego. The earliest settlers were California Indians who left artifacts and metates along the Carmel Creek bed. The Butterfield stage and pony express system ran along what is now El Camino Real. In 1905, a group of Carmelite nuns built a monastery and dairy in the area, changing its name. The area was agricultural and devoted to horse farms until the mid-1970s.

A master plan developed in 1974 wanted to change the name of the area to "North City West" and advocated developing a series of residential neighborhoods on the mesas, leaving the canyons as open space. The name change didn't stick and the local residents changed it back to Carmel Valley in the early 1990s.

Development of the residential areas began in 1983, and there are now a variety of luxury homes, condominiums, and apartments available. Residents can take advantage of the area's open space to bike, skate, walk, and run. The Carmel Valley Community Park offers a sports facility that includes playing fields, a swimming pool and a gym, and concerts are held during the summer.

Please visit Carmel Valley's Chamber Website for more information.