Robles del Rio, California
Robles del Rio (Spanish: Robles del Río, meaning "Oaks of the River"), sometimes spelled as Robles Del Rio, is an unincorporated community in Monterey County, California. It is located west of the Carmel River in Carmel Valley, at an elevation of . For statistical purposes, the community is part of the Carmel Valley Village census-designated place. History The town was laid out by Frank B. Porter in 1927. Porter bought in the southeast corner of the Rancho Los Laureles from the Del Monte Properties Company. They named the tract Robles del Rio, “oaks of the river.” In 1932, Porter built the Robles del Rio Lodge that was on , included 32 guest rooms, indoor and outdoor dining, pool, spa, tennis courts, and horse stables. He sold the lodge on 15 February 1939 to David Prince and William "Bill" Woods. In 1932, Porter formed the Robles del Rio Carmelo Water Company to provide water to residents. After the golf course was discontinued in 1941, he deeded its meadow to the Water Company. During the Great Depression in the United States, Robles del Rio lots and land acreage were sold at 40% discount. Residential lots were sold as low as $90. In