The Crossroads is the dominant Market/Drug shopping center in the area. It serves the broad community of Carmel and Monterey. Located at the intersection of Rio Road and Highway 1. Everyone heading in and out of Carmel Valley visits this shopping center. A high volume Safeway and CVS coupled with Ace Hardware and Pet Food Express bring in a strong daily needs customer. The eclectic collection of shops also entices the local customer while also attracting the tourist visitor to the restaurants and tasting rooms.