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How To Capture Great Smartphone Pics Every Time

June 27, 2014 No Comment

Hey guys, Natalia, Full Circle Images here. Thanks for joining me again and happy June, happy summer in San Diego. I hope you’re as excited as I am. I’m here today in Del Mar on the beach, and I wanted to give you a quick little tip that you can use anywhere, any time, but […]

The Importance of Dance, Music and the Arts in Our Local Schools

June 19, 2014 No Comment

It is good to be back in the writer’s chair again. I want to thank David Moya and his incredible and supportive staff for allowing me to take some time from my regular articles appearing on The Carmel Valley Life website to spend additional time with my wife as we tended to the needs of […]

Carmel Valley Sharks Fundraiser at Dirty Dogs Shows Team Support

May 27, 2014 No Comment

The Del Mar and Carmel Valley Sharks hosted a fundraising dog wash at the Dirty Dogs locations in Carmel Valley and Cardiff-by-the-sea. People were able to get a clean dog and make a donation to a good organization. The $20 goes to support team costs and tournament travel. The DMCV Sharks is a non-profit, volunteer […]

Cabo San Lucas – Sandos Finisterra Cabo Restaurant Options

May 24, 2014 No Comment

I’ve been in all inclusive experience was important for us coming out to Sandos Finisterra and we definitely had a lot of options here while we were vacationing in terms of eating, drinking, whatever and I talked about the Cup Cake Cafe which is behind us. Let’s talk a little bit about the other Cabo […]

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 […]

Sandos Finisterra Cupcake Cabo Cafe

May 19, 2014 No Comment

I think it is safe to say that food is important for everyone especially when vacationing. A Cabo Cafe that serves food and coffee is especially a treat. Here in Sandos Finisterra, there are six or seven different options for you on a daily basis. I am inside Cupcake Cafe which is one of our favorites. We were […]

Ashley Falls PTA Spring Carnival

May 13, 2014 No Comment

On May 4th the Ashley Falls Elementary School PTA organized their Spring Carnival, this annual event is a fundraiser for the school. The atmosphere was alive with a carnival feel to it, there were game booths, jump castles, a silent auction, an obstacle course, a rock climbing wall, a game truck, photo booth, […]

Spring Celebration & Easter Egg Hunt at FasTracKids Del Mar

April 29, 2014 No Comment

Kristen Rude: Good morning and Happy Spring to you, this is Kristen Rude owner and director of FasTrack Kids of Del Mar and today is our Spring celebration so we’re going to be dying eggs, making carrot cake muffins, and we’re going on an egg hunt. So, let’s take a walk inside and see what […]

Perry’s Previews Movie Review – The Wind Rises

April 8, 2014 No Comment

Ever since he was a young boy in Japan, Jiro dreams of flying and designing beautiful airplanes, inspired by the famous Italian airplane designer Caproni. Growing up with an obsession for engineering, Jiro joins a Japanese aviation company and becomes one of the world’s most radical and accomplished airplane designers. He spends decades attempting to design the fastest and […]

NorthEats – A North County – Centric Food Festival & Competition

April 1, 2014 No Comment

Founder of I Love Poke festival, Nino “Neens” Camilo, introduces “North Eats” a North County-Centric Food & Lifestyle Event Chefs, Restaurants and Food Brands from north of the 56-Freeway Converge with Pro Skaters and Surfers at The Hilton Oceanfront Carlsbad _______________________________________________________________________ WHAT: Nino “Neens” Camilo, founder of the I Love Poke Festival, one of the most successful, […]

One of the Best Dog Parks in San Diego

March 28, 2014 No Comment

Hi, this is David Moya, with thecarmelvalleylife.com. I wanted to show you guys this really cool spot in Carmel Valley. It’s the dog park at the Torrey Hills Shopping Center. I’m here, with my dog, Milo and he loves coming here. He’s, actually, met his girlfriend out here, Luna. But there’s a ton of toys. […]

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 […]