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July is my favorite summer month, primarily because it is the start of many months where San Diego’s weather is at its best.  May gray and June gloom have been swept away with the tide and replaced with pristine blue skies and perfect seventy-five-degree weather.  The month starts off with a bang – quite literally […]

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The Carmel Valley real estate market continues to be one of San Diego’s most stable and strong neighborhoods.  Driven by a growing employment base, excellent schools and abundant community amenities. Welcome to our very own Carmel Valley, San Diego community “Lifestyle Tours!”  You’re about to see on the spot conversations with real estate professionals in […]

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On a beautiful 4th of July morning, hundreds of Del Mar residents came together to participate in the Del Mar Foundation’s annual 4th of July parade.  As a local resident, I was on site, with my family and friends, ready to enjoy the day of festivities! Everyone is welcome to come and join in on […]

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The Del Mar Foundation kicked off its 30th Annual Summer Twilight Concert series on June 18th at the Powerhouse Park in Del Mar.  The first of this four concert series featured the returning band, Atomic Groove, which rocked the crowd with its high energy dance music.  The Donnis Trio performed the opening act with their folk rock […]

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Del Mar is a small, seaside hideaway approximately 20 minutes north of downtown San Diego.  This charming laid back town is best known for it’s exceptional weather, world famous thoroughbred racetrack, the county fair and fabulous beaches.  In 1959 Del Mar incorporated as a city and is now the smallest municipality in the booming San […]

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It’s that time of year again!  The San Diego Fair has already started and runs daily through July 4.  Note that the fair is closed Mondays, except for July 1.  Convenient for Carmel Valley residents, this event is located at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The theme of the fair this year is “Game on!” which will underscore “classic and […]

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The first Summer Twilight Concert in Del Mar, took place in 1983.  Ever since then, these concerts have been bringing together the community for amazing fun-filled family events.  Check out the schedule below or click on the link to visit the foundation’s website. 2013 SUMMER TWILIGHT CONCERT DATES Tuesday, June 18, 2013 (Sunset: 7:59 PM) […]

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Now that your kiddos are out for the summer, here are some ways to keep the learning going. Tip 1:  Create a bucket list with your child Include “places I will go” and “things I will do.”  This can even be done with preschoolers with a little help. Tip 2:  Read Reading is one of […]

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Carmel Valley residents, are you ready to get down and dirty?  While the Del Mar Mud Run doesn’t descend on the Del Mar Fairgrounds until October, registration has already started! If you weren’t sold at the words “mud run,” the details that follow are sure to convince you that this is the greatest charity run […]

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Here are some fun Reading Activities for Ages 3-5: 1. Fun With Letters Children enjoy copying words out onto paper.  Write your child’s name and have him copy it himself with alphabet stamps, stickers, or magnets.  Encourage him to “write” his own words using the letters.  Your child will write letters backwards, spell seemingly randomly, and may […]

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Del Mar Beach Welcomes Visitors 365 Days of the Year The beach in Del Mar is one of the most beautiful and enjoyable in San Diego.  The two plus miles of sandy beach offers a great place to relax, walk, or run.  This area is home to many Triathletes – and why not – here […]

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The Parent Connection – A Long History of Helping Parents This last Sunday, The Parent Connection held its annual Spring Fling luncheon for members at the Del Mar Hilton. As I photographed the attendees coming in and The Carmel Valley Life publisher David Moya filmed, I wondered how many of you knew about The Parent […]

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