<h1 style="text-align: center;">Carmel Valley, <em>San Diego</em></h1>
<p>Located thirty minutes north of downtown San Diego, Carmel Valley is one of its newer communities, springing into planned existence in 1975. It is also one of the more affluent, with a resident population of 42,000 and a median home price of $927,000.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Ideally located, Carmel Valley offers great access to San Diego's coastal beaches and entertainment. Dining includes mostly mid-range selections, with many casual options like Thai, and a few upscale sushi restaurants. For shopping, there's Piazza Carmel, with the local grocery chain Vons, and several other retailers. With Carmel Valley's convenient location, more choices are within easy reach.</p>
<p>Carmel Valley has several small community parks, that offer summer camps and fall festivals for the kids. San Diego has a large library system, with a branch in Carmel Valley, and several others nearby. &nbsp;Mission Bay is a short drive south, with everything from boating to yoga in the park.</p>