Tucked away in San Diego's northeasternmost region, Carmel Mountain Ranch often called CMR by the locals and Rancho Bernardo offer a suburban oasis with access to San Diego's ample amenities. Once herding land for cattle and sheep, this region of San Diego was redesigned in the mid-1960s into two family-centric and retiree-friendly communities. With their strategic location, excellent schools, and abundance of recreational opportunities, these neighborhoods have become sought-after destinations for renters looking to enjoy the best of San Diego living with the comforts of a smaller city.