Community Experts Dave Clegg is a self-taught amateur chef and recipe creator who has always been inspired by his mom’s great cooking.  He has been cooking for over 40 years and has lived in Carmel Valley with his family since 1985.  He created “Carmel Valley Kitchen” as a way to share his passion.  Dave was […]

Local Community Experts   Bobby Buchanan is a Branding and Communication Expert. Along with being a Carmel Valley resident and local business-owner, he is a father to three wonderful kids and a husband to his life-long love Darcy Buchanan. Besides running Buchanan Designs and Detour Photography, Bobby enjoys gardening, collecting orange objects and cooking for […]

858Teen Mentors Martie Meyer is The Carmel Valley Life’s 858Teen Founder & Director.  She is a Carmel Valley resident, mother to a wonderful family, former Art Director for a National Magazine, and a former radio personality. Additionally, she has published and designed several books.  In the past, she mentored teens with the San Diego Children’s […]

More than 250 Playgroups Countywide! The Parent Connection brings San Diego families together to provide support, share experiences and information, enjoy social activities and build lasting friendships. For only $20 per year per family, Parent Connection membership entitles you to a wide variety of valuable benefits.  With more than 3,000 members, the Parent Connection is […]

North County San Diego Real Estate Location, location, location!  North County San Diego has some of the most beautiful real estate in the world.  That being said, we felt up-to-the-minute information regarding real estate in North County San Diego was necessary. It has been often said that people buy benefits and not features, but I […]