Rancho Del Sol (now the site of Pacific Highlands Ranch), was largely used for agricultural use prior to suburbanization. It was largely made up of tomato and strawberry farms, as well as plant nurseries.
The residential development of Pacific Highlands Ranch was approved by the City of San Diego in 1998, in which the majority of the community is being developed by Pardee Homes and the majority of the community has been developed in the 2000s.

Pacific Highlands Ranch, is comprised of over 30 neighborhoods that offer everything from townhouses to gated luxury residences. The community is bordered to the north by Del Mar Country Club and Rancho Santa Fe Lakes, to the south by Deer Canyon and Santa Monica Ridge to the west by Carmel Valley and to the east by Torrey Highlands.

PHR encompasses a total of 2,650 acres, almost half of Pacific Highlands Ranch has been preserved as open space that incorporates miles of interconnected pedestrian, bicycle and equestrian trails.
There are many well layed out neighborhood parks incorporated nicely within and around the developments. There are also many resort-like facilities that include West Highland Pacific Recreational Center, The Club at Lopelia Meadows and Solterra Swim Club.
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There are mostly single family residences of which five are gated.

San Diego, CA 92130
MLS#: 240006455
$3,299,000
4197
sqft
5
Baths
5
Beds
Premier street in Carmel Valley. Excellent curb appeal. 3 car garage. 5 bedrooms, plus office/game room, 5 baths. Grand vaulted ceiling. LVP flooring. Crown molding. Water filtration plus softener. Stunning master suite has retreat/exercise. Gourmet kitchen opens to huge family room. 2 sets of French doors leading to a separate game room/office. First floor guest suite. resort like backyard. AC, pool, spa, and built-in BBQ. An entertainers delight! NO HOA & NO Mello-Roos. Top schools, easy to I-5 and 56 access.
San Diego, CA 92130
MLS#: 240006469
$2,798,000
3476
sqft
4
Baths
5
Beds
PICTURES COMING FIRST WEEK OF APRIL. This home sits on a premium lot with gorgeous canyon views. Enjoy the serene environment overlooking the nature preserve with no neighbors behind. In addition to the stunning location, the property features an incredible layout with a full bedroom and bath downstairs. The grand entrance welcomes you in with cathedral ceilings and beautiful wood floors. Upstairs you'll also enjoy an impressively oversized primary bedroom and bath with spectacular views. Additionally, upstairs you'll find a very nice ensuite guest bedroom, two additional bedrooms and bath PLUS a bonus room/office/loft. If you appreciate craftsmanship, solitude, views and a spacious floorpan for the entire family...welcome home!
San Diego, CA 92130
MLS#: 240006485
$6,500
3058
sqft
4
Baths
5
Beds
Wonderful home in the sought after 'Elms' community of Carmel Valley. Carmel Valley schools, minutes to shops, beaches, etc., Don't miss this one.
San Diego, CA 92130
MLS#: 240006494
$3,500
1180
sqft
3
Baths
2
Beds
Convenient location, Upgraded town home with attached 2 car garage with spacious storage space at Halcyon complex. Hardwood flooring, Dual Master Suites, Inside laundry room, Mirrored closet doors, Vaulted Ceilings and a lots of light give this spilt level townhome on Open feel, Balcony off kitchen, Short distance to top rated schools, Parks, Shopping centers, Easy access to freeways, Community Pool and Spa.
San Diego, CA 92130
MLS#: 240006524
$8,500
2271
sqft
3
Baths
4
Beds
The charming 4B/3B Single Family House with Great Location and VIEW, in the heart of Carmel Valley, top rated school district. It boasts an upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and granite counter tops. It has a versatile layout with one bedroom downstairs and three bedrooms upstairs offering flexibility and privacy for residents. Fantastic open concept floorplan w/ plenty of living space and lots of cabinets/counter space featuring two warm, friendly fireplaces, separate living & dining rooms, and vaulted ceilings. The downstairs full bathroom has been remodeled & upgraded recently. It has AC and offers two parking garages and additional two parking out of the garage. The property also boasts a spacious front yard and backyard, offering residents the perfect outdoor space for relaxation and entertainment. The front yard provides a welcoming entrance to the home, while the backyard offers privacy and tranquility with BBQ grill and beautiful landscaping including rose bushes, camellias, and a majestic loquat tree. Easy access to I-5 and 56, close to shopping mall, restaurants, cinema, walking distance to schools and close to the scenic park and beach. First time rental and rare opportunity!
San Diego, CA 92130
MLS#: 240006526
$3,200
594
sqft
1
Baths
1
Beds
Adorable 1-bedroom ground floor condo in Carmel Valley, just blocks from One Paseo & the Highlands! Close to parks, shopping, dining, movies and more. Light and bright. Recently remodeled! Newer Full sized Laundry in patio closet. Newer laminate floors, crown moldings, plantation shutters and quartz kitchen counters! Come see this beauty. 12-month or longer lease. Additional parking for guests. Workout in the exercise room or relax in the pool/spa. Fabulous complex. Shown by appt only.
san diego, CA 92130
MLS#: 240006528
$2,499,000
2992
sqft
5.5
Baths
4
Beds
Welcome to this beautiful largest floor plan in Casavia. Home features 4 Bedrooms 4.5 Baths with spacious open living area. One minute walk to Pacific Sky Elem, enter the home to be greeted with the expansive great room housing wide living room, dining area and the open kitchen. Enjoy cooking/hosting in the sleek kitchen with huge island, modern cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. Downstairs also include one upgraded guest suite, an office den, and a powder room . Upstairs - walk into the vast loft space that can be an entertainment room or office. The master suite includes a sliding door and walkout balcony and all guest bedrooms are roomy. Great curb appeal with lush low maintenance landscaping. Top school district. Close to PHR village, shopping, freeway access, beaches.
San Diego, CA 92130
MLS#: 240006403
$959,000
1080
sqft
2
Baths
2
Beds
Beautiful and pristine condo centrally located in Del Mar Highlands. Recently renovated kitchen with granite countertops. Fireplace in living room. Private patio with access from the family room and master BR. Two master BR's with full bathrooms in each room. Unit has new windows, newer A/c , heater, garage door. Private 1st floor end unit. One car garage. Located in quiet neighborhood with access to private community pool and tennis courts. Close to great schools, shopping, restaurants and Cinepolis movie theater.
San Diego, CA 92130
MLS#: 306131955
$6,195,000
8317
sqft
9
Baths
7
Beds
Discover a new way of living at Duck Pond Ranch, a gated Del Mar Mesa 12-estate community surrounded by Los Penasquitos Preserve, miles of equestrian/hiking/biking trails, and adjacent to Elizabeth Rabbitt Neighborhood Park. This very private estate boasts a fully blown-out modern European kitchen remodel including Dacor appliances, automated features like rotating shelves and disappearing drying racks, streamlined and expansive storage, a dream walk-in pantry, wine room, and so much more. A versatile floor plan with 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, office, media room and two laundry rooms in the main house, and an attached 500+ square foot single-story guest house with 1 bed/bath, family room, full kitchen, and private exterior no-stair entrance. Wide open views from decks off the primary bedroom and 3 upstairs secondary bedrooms. The nearly 3/4-acre flat lot includes a resort-style solar-heated pool with slide/waterfall/spa/fire pit, outdoor kitchen, sport court, covered seating area with fireplace, fruit trees, rose garden, and artificial grass. Two 2-car oversized garages, one currently a full training gym. The $1.5M+ in recent investments also include hardwood and large ceramic tile flooring throughout, media room remodel, wood-paneled and stone accent walls, owned solar and 3 Tesla Powerwalls, and more. The Del Mar Mesa offers a relaxed, rural, outdoor lifestyle, with award winning schools and quick access to shopping/dining and the coast.
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