Recreation
Residents at Carmel Country Highlands enjoy easy access to the fabulous beaches of Del Mar and La Jolla and are just minutes from Torrey Pines State Reserve and Torrey Pines Golf Course. There are also horse trails, neighborhood parks and the prestigious Del Mar National Golf Club close by. The Carmel Valley community itself hosts a recreation center and swimming pool.

Shopping/Entertainment
There are plenty of local entertainment and shopping opportunities within minutes of Carmel Country Highlands. Movie theatres, restaurants, gift and specialty shops, as well as clothing stores, malls and practical amenities like banks, drug stores and grocery stores are all nearby. Cultural amenities include the La Jolla Playhouse and Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institute of Oceanography. The quaint downtown of Del Mar offers a number of fun, family-oriented amenities.