Carmel Valley - 92130 The original area name for this beautiful location was called, North City West by marketing challenged city planners, the master planned community of Carmel Valley located in the northern-most part of the City of San Diego is one of the most sought after upscale communities in San Diego County with rolling hills, excellent schools districts, and extensive retail locations . Carmel Valley enjoys the perfect location, just two miles from the Pacific Ocean and immediately east of Del Mar across I-5. Moreover, recent improvements to the freeway provide an easy commute to North County and downtown San Diego. As important to the residents as its location is the quality of the school district that serves the Carmel Valley residents. Carmel Valley is served by the highly renowned districts: the Del Mar Union School District, the Solana Beach School District, and San Dieguito Union High School District, with top-rated schools such as the Torrey Pines High School and the new Canyon Crest Academy. Carmel Valley also has many excellent private schools to choose from such as the Hebrew Academy, Santa Fe Christian, Cathedral Catholic High School, Notre Dame Academy, Horizon Prep, Nativity Catholic and The Diegueno School. Carmel Valley real estate varies from entry level condos to executive homes. Moreover, horse property to mansions runs abundant in this beautiful location.