Carmel Valley is a planned
development, east of Del Mar and I-5 and on either
side of Del Mar Heights Road - the area slopes
gently up into the hills. This town has excellent
neighborhood shopping. There is quick access to
I-5 with Downtown San Diego about 18 miles
distance, but a long haul on congested days.
Commuter train service is available from Sorrento
Valley station a couple of miles to the south.
Easy access to the ocean, beaches, Del Mar
shopping and racetrack. Other activities include
horseback riding, walking/hiking trails, movie
theatres, many four star restaurants, and a new
community center with pools and tennis courts.
Libraries
The
events and entertainment in Carmel Valley are
centered around the parks and the library. The
Carmel Valley Library presents two different music
series, and many activities for kids (storytimes,
arts & crafts, book clubs and more.)
Carmel Valley Community Park Pool
The
parks host the Summer Serenades concert series for
eight weeks every summer, as well as the annual
Chill Cook-off. The Recreation Center hosts many
classes and activities for kids and adults,
including swim lessons, dance, team sports, art,
gymnastics and bridge. See the Calendar for more
on events.
Family Attractions
Of
course, we have attractions and amusement parks in
abundance:
Carmel Valley has three shopping centers, with more
on the way (south of SR-56). The existing centers
are Del Mar Highlands Town Center, Piazza Carmel and
Carmel Country Plaza. Additional shopping is
available to the north, along El Camino Real in
Encinitas; and to the south at UTC (University Towne
Center). UTC is the most accessible shopping mall,
and contains Nordstrom, Sears, Macy's and
Robinsons/May.
Centro Cultural de la Raza
-
Centro
is dedicated to creating, promoting, and preserving
Chicano, Mexican, and Indigenous art and culture.
Marston House -
This
classic 1905 Arts and Crafts style museum home was built
for noted civic leader and merchant, George W. Marston and
is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Mingei International Museum -
Dedicated
to furthering the understanding of art of the people, the
Mingei International Museum presents dynamic, changing
exhibitions of traditional and contemporary folk art,
craft, and design in modern, state-of-the-art gallery
spaces.
Museum of Photographic Arts
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One of
the few institutions in the country devoted to the
photographic arts, the Museum of Photographic Arts houses
more than 7,000 works, representing the entire history of
photography, its aesthetic movements, and technological
advancements.
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
The
Fleet houses the world?s first and San Diego?s only IMAX?
Dome Theater with engaging large-format films and
stimulating planetarium shows.
San Diego Aerospace Museum
A hit
for kids of all ages, the San Diego Aerospace Museum is
where ?dreams take flight,? as guests journey from the
dawn of flight to the space age.
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