Although located in 92130, Torrey Del Mar and Vicinity is part of a larger development called Torrey Highlands in the 92129 zip code. Residents attend the Poway School District.
The most exclusive community in Torrey Del Mar and Vicinity is Fairbanks Highlands, a gated and beautifully landscaped community known for being safe and neighborly. Collins Ranch is also gated.
Torrey Del Mar and Vicinity is located on Carmel Valley Road equidistant between Interstate 5 and Interstate 15. It is sandwiched between three developments: Torrey Highlands (92129) to the east; and Pacific Highlands Ranch to the west; and Santaluz (92127) to the north. SR-56 borders this area to the south.
Torrey Del Mar is located adjacent to a small shopping center on Carmel Valley Road (See Torrey Del Mar Business Directory). Torrey Del Mar also has a neighborhood park with a large green play area, concrete tables, and a lighted, covered jungle gym facility on a sandy playground.
| Community | Builde | Units | BR | Sq. Ft. Home | Avg. Price | Mello Roos | Map Code |
| Collins Ranch | DR Horton | 54 | 4-6 | 4000-5600 | $1,446,000 | $2047 | 1188-J3 |
| Fairbanks Highlands | Taylor Woodrow | 93 | 3-5 | 3900-5500 | $2,172,000 | $4945 | 1184-A3 |
| Palma Real | Barratt | 113 | 3-5 | 2800-3700 | $906,000 | $2047 | 1188-J3 |
| Terrazzo | Cornerstone | 52 | 4-5 | 3100-4000 | $1,004,000 | $2047 | 1188-J3 |
| Valencia Collection | Johnson - Beucler | 9 | 5 | 5000-5600 | $1,670,000 | $2047 | 1188-J3 |
| Villamontes | DR Horton | 120 | 3-4 | 2200-2700 | $804,000 | $2047 | 1188-J3 |