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The Torrey Pines State Beach Experience

From beautifully landscaped canyons, to panoramic ocean views, Torrey Pines State Beach and Park has it all. Please continue reading below… The Beach runs between Carmel Valley Road and Torrey Pines Scenic Drive (where the Gliderport is located). Normal beach activities such as swimming, surfing and fishing are popular, however because of its location, many visitor choose […]

April 9, 2019 / No Comment / Read More

Annie’s Canyon Trail | Things to do in San Diego

March 28, 2019 No Comment

Annie’s Canyon Trail tucked away in the southeast corner of the San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Conservancy Reserve in Solana Beach. Just south of this trial is the famous surfing community, Cardiff-by-the-sea. On a clear day from the peaks of the heals of Annie’s Canyon Trail, you can see the both professional and novice surfers. The […]

Dirty Dogs Helps Enhance Dog Park

March 5, 2019 No Comment

Just a short jaunt by leash from Dirty Dogs salon in Carmel Valley, is a wonderful community dog park. This well-maintained canine playground, is a great venue to get the wiggles out of your pooches and give them a chance to socialize. They can romp with each other at the park’s water fountain, which was […]

Carmel Knolls Park – A Great Place to Undwind

November 27, 2018 No Comment

Chances are if you live in or around the Carmel Valley area, you have probably been to Carmel Knolls Park a time or two. Carmel Knolls Park is a favorite of Carmel Valley residents, largely in part due to its gorgeous landscaping, fun playground and overall family friendly environment. It also boasts a big field, […]

A Neighborhood Favorite: Del Mar Trails Park

November 6, 2018 No Comment

After a long day cooped up at work or school, it’s always nice to have a nearby park to go to in order to breathe in some fresh air and unwind after a long day. With Del Mar Trails Park being a central location in Carmel Valley, in particularly for those living near Carmel Mountain […]

Treasure in Torrey Pines

August 31, 2017 1 Comment

Torrey Pines, An All-Time Local Favorite An eternal explorer, Carmel Valley resident and travel writer Cynthia Dial doesn’t have to travel far for a world-class hiking destination. In quest of travel articles I’ve hiked in some exceptional spots . . . from Maui’s Seven Sacred Pools to British Columbia’s Canadian Rockies to Wilder Kaiser in […]

Get Outside San Diego! Aptly Named Web Tool Highlights San Diego’s 1,100 Parks

June 22, 2017 No Comment

“Get Outside San Diego is the first of its kind,” said Dan Rademacher of the nonprofit GreenInfo Network, the site’s creator. “While search engines and web maps can be useful for finding neighborhood parks, they don’t have accurate park details for the entire county. Get Outside San Diego allows users to search for all San […]

Carmel Valley Parks | San Diego, CA

March 14, 2017 No Comment

Carmel Valley Parks & Rec Centers Can you even start to guess how many Carmel Valley parks there are in the our community? I’m sure you’ve passed by many but how many are there and what does each one have that may be unique? If you’re a parent or a kid, my guess is that you […]

Fun at the Carmel Valley Park & Rec Center

March 26, 2015 2 Comments

We hope you all have registered with the Carmel Valley Park & Recreation Center! Currently, Child and Babysitter Safety, Chess Lessons for Kids, Jr. Sports, Laser Tag, Lacrosse, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, X-treme Dodge ball, Gym Kids, Girls on the Run, and Tennis are in session. Registration began on December 10, and youth activities began shortly […]

Solana Highlands School Park in Carmel Valley San Diego

May 20, 2014 No Comment

The Solana Highlands School Park is a quality park in the Carmel Valley community that goes to show the teamwork in our community with the school district and the city of San Diego. Located on the very peaceful and quiet corner of Bernwood Place and Long Run Drive this park has a safe and […]

Wellness Tips at Gonzales Canyon in Carmel Valley

April 7, 2014 No Comment

Hi, my name is Amy Chang, licensed marriage and family therapist and today I am in Carmel Valley San Diego. My goal is to provide you with tips and ideas on how to have a healthier and happier life. One suggestion is going outdoors and being physically active. So, there’s the perfect location called Gonzales […]

Carmel Mission Park – A Local Favorite

March 25, 2014 No Comment

Carmel Mission Park is located at the intersection of Carmel Country Road and Carmel Mission Road. It sits adjacent to Carmel Creek Park and is nestled in the middle a beautiful neighborhood. The park has plenty of parking so you don’t have to worry if you have a large party with you. It has easy […]