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Travel Expert – Check Out Off Season

How to hit the world’s great destinations when the crowds aren’t there Though San Diego’s Carmel Valley is known for its year-around perfect weather, making every season “high season” in our locale of perfection, local resident and travel expert, Cynthia Dial shares why traveling to around-the-world spots at a time of the year when it’s […]

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Del Mar Dog Beach A Local San Diego Favorite

May 2, 2019 No Comment

Where the surf meets the turf, Del Mar, CA is an upscale coastal community boasting a rich history and old-world charm. Del Mar is Spanish and when translated it means “of the sea” or “by the sea”. Although this city that translates to by the sea, there is so much more to offer than their […]

Saving the Earth & Saving Money At The Family Swap Meet

April 18, 2019 No Comment

Local Families Line Up for Bargains on Baby Gear and Kids Items With Earth Day coming up, many local parents are thinking about how to reduce the amount of baby and kids items that they use for a short time and then throw away. For years, local parents have flocked to Parent Connection’s family swap […]

The Torrey Pines State Beach Experience

April 9, 2019 No Comment

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 […]

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 […]

Whale Watching Tours in San Diego

January 31, 2019 No Comment

What are your resolutions for the new year? Go to the gym more (or start going to the gym)? Eat healthier? Be more altruistic? Engage in more activities around San Diego? If the final resolution rings a bell for you, why not start off 2019 with a bang? If you’re anything like me, you’ve always wanted to […]

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 […]

Carmel Valley Rec Center: a Place for Life-long Friendships

May 6, 2018 No Comment

Activities at the Carmel Valley Rec Center When you think of summer in Southern California and specifically in the Carmel Valley San Diego community, you think of the beach, pool parties, and fun in the sun. Well, that’s exactly what the Martins family was doing when we stopped them for a quick little interview. We met […]

San Diego Holiday Activities Close to Home

November 23, 2017 No Comment

Happy Holidays from Your Neighbors! If you are looking for some San Diego Holiday Activities close to home, Encinitas has events that offer the friendliness of Carmel Valley and the charm of the beach. Plus, its just up the freeway from the Carmel Valley San Diego community. On December 8th, 15th, and 22nd, participating shops located […]

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 […]

The Oldest Producing San Diego Winery is Just Around the Corner

April 27, 2017 No Comment

Just East of Carmel Valley is a Prime San Diego Winery Step back in time to 1889 where a group of five Sicilian farmers, vintners and businessmen purchased the Rancho La Canada de San Bernardo Spanish Land Grant and planted grapes and olive trees on the 500+ acres of what would eventually become Rancho Bernardo. […]