Robles del Rio, California
unincorporated community in 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 597 ft (182 m). 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 678 acres (274 ha) in the southeast corner of the 11,000 acres (4,500 ha) 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 10 acres (4.0 ha), 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 21 acres (8.5 ha) 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.
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