Carmel Valley Neighborhood
Carmel Valley, San Diego (92130) is centrally located in San Diego County, which provides easy access to all the fun activities and amenities San Diego offers. Within Carmel Valley itself, there are several fantastic outdoor shopping centers featuring a variety of restaurants, boutiques, grocery stores, gyms, and community events. For lovers of the outdoors, there are miles of hiking, biking, and walking trails throughout Carmel Valley.
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One Paseo is an urban village shopping area brimming with curated shops, stellar dining and one of a kind finds and services. It combines a relaxed coastal feel with a country style.
3725 Paseo Place, San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 523-2298
The Del Mar Highlands Town Center is a premium open-air shopping center of stores, casual dining, various services, and a luxury cinema. It offers seasonal outdoor live music and other activities.
12925 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 793-5757
Piazza Carmel is a neighborhood shopping center located in the heart of West Carmel Valley. It offers convenient shopping, dining, various services, and more. Piazza Carmel offers seasonal outdoor live music and other activities.
3810 Valley Centre Dr., San Diego, CA 92130
(760) 630-8247
The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch
The Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch was designed to be a one-stop destination for local residents. It offers convenient shopping, dining, various services, and more.
13490 Pacific Highlands Ranch Parkway, San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 546-4604
Retail & Shopping
Dog Parks
The majority of parks located throughout Carmel Valley are dog-friendly. However, dogs are required to be on leash. There are a few dog parks where dogs are allowed to be off-leash.
Pacific Highlands Dog Park
5977 Village Center Loop Rd., San Diego, CA 92130
M-F 6:00AM - 9:30PM
SAT-SUN 6:00AM - 9:30PM
Torrey Highlands Dog Park
3710 Del Mar Heights Rd., San Diego, CA 92130
M-F 6:00AM - 8:00PM
SAT-SUN 6:00AM - 8:00PM
Torrey Hills Dog Park (Dirty Dogs Dog Park)
4639 Carmel Mountain Rd. (Torrey Hills Center), San Diego, CA 92130
M-F 7:00AM - 7:00PM
SAT-SUN 7:00AM - 7:00PM
3902 29th St., Del Mar, CA 92014
* Del Mar Dog Beach is technically not in Carmel Valley (92130), but is definitely worth mentioning. Please check the City of Del Mar's seasonal access and off-leash rules.
Parks & Recreation
Carmel Valley has a several parks and recreation centers that are worth visiting.
Carmel Valley Recreation Center
3777 Townsgate Dr., San Diego, CA 92130
Pacific Highlands Ranch Recreation Center & Park
5977 Village Center Loop Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
Ocean Air Recreation Center (Torrey Hills)
4770 Fairport Way, San Diego, CA 92130
1330 Ashley Falls Dr., San Diego, CA 92130
4260 Carmel Center Rd., San Diego, CA 92130
San Diego, CA 92130
4770 Fairport Way, San Diego, CA 92130
5252 Harvest Run Dr., San Diego, CA 92130
13184 Janetta Place, San Diego, CA 92130
4260 Calle Mejillones, San Diego, CA 92130
Hiking & Outdoors
The Carmel Mountain Preserve is a series of hiking trails in the bluffs overlooking Carmel Valley. The Preserve is a popular trail for hiking, trail running, and walking. Recommendation: Best experienced in the early mornings and early evenings. Easy access point next to the Ocean Air Recreational Center (west side).
Torrey Pines State Reserve
Torrey Pines State Reserve is a 2,000 acres of coastal state park located along the coast near North Torrey Pines Rd. The State Reserve features a series of hiking trails with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Recommendation: Best experienced in the early mornings and early evenings. Weekends can be crowded. Parking along the beachfront at Torrey Pines State Beach. No bicycles/vehicles or pets.
Trail Map (PDF)
Torrey Pines State Park Reserve Extension
The Torrey Pines State Reserve Extension Trail is a series of trails located to the north of Penasquitos Lagoon and can be entered from Del Mar Scenic Parkway (via Carmel Valley Rd.) or from Mar Scenic Dr. or Mira Montana Dr. (via Del Mar Heights Rd.). The trail is hidden gem to escape the crowds. Recommendation: Best experienced in the early mornings and early evenings. No bicycles/vehicles or pets.
Trail Map (PDF)
The State Route 56 Bike Path provides a traffic-separated connection between inland and coastal San Diego County. The 9.1 mile point-to-point route gradually inclines (230 ft) traveling inland and parallels State Route 56 closely for much of the way. The trail is frequented by bikers, inline skaters, hikers/walkers. Recommendation: Best experienced in the early mornings and early evenings. Parking near Clews Ranch Rd. and Carmel Country Rd.