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If you are looking for a great place to indulge on some delicious food, while enjoying an incredible view of the Torrey Pines Reserve Lagoon, you should definitely check out Iris Restaurant in Del Mar.  The restaurant is situated directly across the Los Penasquitos lagoon, on Carmel Valley Road, offering delicious lunch and dinner menus […]

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Since Carmel Valley first came to be in the 1980’s, the community has always had Del Mar Heights Road as its natural “equator” line separating the northern and southern neighborhoods.  The area to the north was dubbed Del Mar Highlands, because while Carmel Valley was just getting on the map many considered it a natural […]

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As a Carmel Valley resident for almost 30 years I’ve watched our town grow right before my eyes, with new developments, roads and community facilities added year by year.  One thing that hasn’t changed though is the strong heart of Carmel Valley, the collection of shopping centers, parks, homes and condos located south of Del […]

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There is something about a farmer’s market that I just love.  I’m not sure if it’s the idea of supporting local farmers, being able to buy organic fresh produce or just seeing some of the same vendors every week and developing a personal relationship with them.  I recently stumbled across the Del Mar Farmer’s Market, […]

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Real Living Lifestyles does more than just sell homes and provide great customer service.  They strongly believe in giving back to the community and making the communities around them better.  This past weekend Real Living Lifestyles hosted their 11th Annual Community Service Day Fair in the parking lot of the Torrey Hills Shopping Center.  The […]

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It’s no secret that many little girls dream of becoming a famous ballerina, wearing a frilly pink tutu, and dancing beautifully across the stage in a room full of people.  This dream is what inspired many of the amazing dancers to enroll in classes at The Scripps Performing Arts Academy, located in the Torrey Hills […]

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The Torrey Hills Shopping Center, located on the intersection of Carmel Mountain Road and East Ocean Air Drive, is more than just a shopping center. It truly is a gathering ground for the whole community. On any given day you will see families and their children sitting out in the comfortable courtyard drinking Starbucks, mixing […]

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If you live in or around the Carmel Valley community and are looking for top-quality framing services, you must visit Maggie at Art and Framing by Munro Gallery, located in the Torrey Hills Shopping Center.  Not only do they offer thousands of choices of frames and mouldings from hundreds of different manufacturers, they also offer […]

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With “Flu Season” around the corner Dr. Steve Ronco and David from The Carmel Valley Life, discuss the question “Are you thinking of getting a flu shot?” Before getting the flu vaccine this season, ask yourself the following questions: What is the flu? What is the flu vaccine? What is in a flu vaccine? Are […]

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Going to the dentist can be a slightly overwhelming experience for some people.  Many people begin to have feelings of anxiousness and fear just thinking about getting their teeth drilled on!  Luckily, for Carmel Valley residents, Torrey Hills Dental, a family and cosmetic dental practice located in the Torrey Hills Medical and Dental Plaza, understands […]

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On Saturday, October 6, 2012 Real Living Lifestyles Real Estate will hold their Annual Community Service Day.  Mark Loscher, COO/CFO announced, “This day of giving means so much to all of us. Each year we close our offices – and together – agents, owners, and staff, participate in a special service event to benefit the […]

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For the past seven years, the Supercuts located in the Torrey Hills Shopping Center, has been providing Carmel Valley residents with salon-value haircuts and styles for only a fraction of the cost.  With a full-range of hair services, as well as waxing services and tea tree scalp massages, the Supercuts staff is well-trained and ready […]

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