Life Living in San Diego? - Page 5

Shag · 08-02-2016, 08:29 PM

Earlier today, I was presented with the option to relocate my job to San Diego (currently in Minneapolis). For those who live, or who have lived, in San Diego, what can you tell me about living there? I've been there a few times, and really enjoyed myself, but living there is a whole different thing.

I make a good living, but would only be getting a token cost of living adjustment (not quite 10%). I understand that housing, in particular, is crazy expensive, and I'd have to make some sacrifices there. I generally enjoy the outdoors, sports, beer, the beach. On the surface, SD is perfect, though I wouldn't know anyone there, or have an office to meet people (would be working out of my place).

So, for those who live, or have lived, in San Diego - thoughts? What do you like/hate about living in SD? Would you recommend others live there?

Coyote · 08-03-2016, 01:12 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHI9U73Y6Jk

Found a place for you...
I would recommend avoiding the I 15 side for living/ San Diego life but it may help as a backdoor to LA and SD as well as the Big Bear/ Mammoth or Vegas runs. Hell some folks punch out to Julian or Borrego Springs. You can get to the Dunes at Glamis or over to the Colorado River for that stuff as well. Everybody prioritizes differently. I preferred to just drive/ride the extra bit and live near the beach. But I also used to surf pretty much every morning before work off Carlsbad or San Onofre, when I was home. Visibility stinks for diving for the most part though but otherwise you have a bunch of options. Which partially explains the relatively low turnout for Chargers.

**DaneMcCloud** · 08-03-2016, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lzen

Oh and one more thing. How exactly does a state get rated on politics? I'm certainly no fan of our current governor but I'll bet you we have more freedom than your state.

More "freedom"? To do what, exactly?

**sd4chiefs** · 08-03-2016, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Why Not?

Personally, Ocean Beach is a top 3 place to hang out in America. Love that area

If you like hanging out with hippy surfer dudes and living in an expensive small house then Ocean Beach is great.

http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale...08_rect/14_zm/

displacedinMN · 08-03-2016, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sd4chiefs

If you like hanging out with hippy surfer dudes and living in an expensive small house then Ocean Beach is great.

http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale...08_rect/14_zm/

Ocean Beach is beautiful. But that price is insane. I have heard stories about that area
The one thing in that listing that is a red flag

Last sold: Jun 2016 for $1,033,000

**sd4chiefs** · 08-03-2016, 01:47 PM

The state tax here is sky high but a least they are putting it to good use like building the bullet train.

**Rain Man** · 08-03-2016, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by sd4chiefs

The state tax here is sky high but a least they are putting it to good use like building the bullet train.

I like bullet trains. What's wrong with a bullet train?

BryanBusby · 08-03-2016, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

More "freedom"? To do what, exactly?

Make Crystal Meth in a bathtub?

**Rain Man** · 08-03-2016, 02:11 PM

To me, freedom is riding a bullet train.

ToxSocks · 08-03-2016, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Shag

Great stuff here - thanks! Much like AustinChief, I didn't much care for Oceanside. Carlsbad seemed much better for my likes, but a bit worried at the distance to the city. I honestly think I'd enjoy both a beach town and city living, so I'm pretty open to both. A condo in the city might be a slight problem with my dog, but imagine I could find something.

What do you think of Clairemont? Seems like a very central location, but might be able to get a half decent house there. Can't imagine I'll even consider buying until I'm there at least a year, to get a better feel for the place.

Since the $2500 number is out there, what do you suggest? Can I get a nice condo in the city for that? Can I rent a house in a beach town? I'm still on the front end of the specifics of housing.

I like Clairemont a lot actually. Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, Serra Mesa and Terrasanta are all similar communities all in the same region. The housing is a bit on the older side but the communities are generally nice & quiet, the homes are good sized and well priced. Those communities are free from violence and BS for the most part. You never here about the communities in the news. Because they're not right on the coast or near Downtown it's much more affordable.

They're close enough to everything as well. Right down the hill is Mission Valley, Fashion Valley, Qualcomm Stadium etc. 5 more minutes west and you're right at the beaches. It's not going to feel like a coastal home because it's not, but the coast is just 5-10 minutes away.

And your $2500 will get you into any community, it just may not be right on the beach.

Also consider Bankers Hill, Mission Hills, Kensington and Hillcrest. Though you'll find better deals in Clairemont. As you start moving towards Northpark and further east, the communities get worse and homes get smaller. Avoid City Heights, University City, College (SDSU area), Normal Heights, Logan & South Crest like the plague. Bad, bad news for the most part.

If you decide to go south of central SD, Chula Vista has some nice affordable homes, and eastern Chula Vista (known as Eastlake) has a lot of new homes and very nice communities.

In Chula Vista i was able to score a 3-bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage w/ front and rear yard, 1750SQ FT for $1,750 a month in a nice, quiet community.

Poway, Carmel Valley, Rancho Penasquitos and Mira Mesa are generally very very nice communities but most of the housing there is newer, so expect to pay more than you would in Clairemont.

ToxSocks · 08-03-2016, 02:29 PM

I live in Golden Hill/South Park, which is right across from the Zoo. South Park is very, very nice but not what i would call affordable. Golden hill is more affordable than South Park but even then....it's hella expensive, not what i would consider a "value" neighborhood due to our proximity to Downtown SD. The homes are small and expensive compared to Clairemont.

**lewdog** · 08-03-2016, 05:07 PM

I wouldn't OP.

Hard to leave the Timberwolves where you're at.

stumppy · 08-03-2016, 09:21 PM

My family moved to the San Diego are when I was 4 yrs old. That was back in the 60s. I still have some memories of living there.
Let's see........the first one that always pops to mind is any trip to the beach required me to walk from the parking lot, across the street, down the sidewalk and then finally the beach. Unfortunately, nine times out of ten my shoes were not brought along. Burnt the hell out of my feet every damn time. Almost ran right out in front of a car after breaking loose of moms grasp and making a bee line for the beach.
Thats strike one San Diego.

Shag · 08-04-2016, 06:34 AM

How often are Chiefs games televised in SD? Would prefer to not re-up my ST sub, as I'd like to cut the cord.

08-02-2016, 08:29 PM
Shag MVP Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Casino cash: $1903342	Living in San Diego? Earlier today, I was presented with the option to relocate my job to San Diego (currently in Minneapolis). For those who live, or who have lived, in San Diego, what can you tell me about living there? I've been there a few times, and really enjoyed myself, but living there is a whole different thing. I make a good living, but would only be getting a token cost of living adjustment (not quite 10%). I understand that housing, in particular, is crazy expensive, and I'd have to make some sacrifices there. I generally enjoy the outdoors, sports, beer, the beach. On the surface, SD is perfect, though I wouldn't know anyone there, or have an office to meet people (would be working out of my place). So, for those who live, or have lived, in San Diego - thoughts? What do you like/hate about living in SD? Would you recommend others live there?
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Coyote Veteran Join Date: Mar 2001 Casino cash: $9975647	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHI9U73Y6Jk Found a place for you... I would recommend avoiding the I 15 side for living/ San Diego life but it may help as a backdoor to LA and SD as well as the Big Bear/ Mammoth or Vegas runs. Hell some folks punch out to Julian or Borrego Springs. You can get to the Dunes at Glamis or over to the Colorado River for that stuff as well. Everybody prioritizes differently. I preferred to just drive/ride the extra bit and live near the beach. But I also used to surf pretty much every morning before work off Carlsbad or San Onofre, when I was home. Visibility stinks for diving for the most part though but otherwise you have a bunch of options. Which partially explains the relatively low turnout for Chargers. Attached Thumbnails
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ToxSocks Needs more middle fingers Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego Casino cash: $4054563	I live in Golden Hill/South Park, which is right across from the Zoo. South Park is very, very nice but not what i would call affordable. Golden hill is more affordable than South Park but even then....it's hella expensive, not what i would consider a "value" neighborhood due to our proximity to Downtown SD. The homes are small and expensive compared to Clairemont. __________________ Life is like a dick. Sometimes it gets hard for no reason, but it can't stay hard forever.
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stumppy New and Improved Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, Mo. Casino cash: $1208590	My family moved to the San Diego are when I was 4 yrs old. That was back in the 60s. I still have some memories of living there. Let's see........the first one that always pops to mind is any trip to the beach required me to walk from the parking lot, across the street, down the sidewalk and then finally the beach. Unfortunately, nine times out of ten my shoes were not brought along. Burnt the hell out of my feet every damn time. Almost ran right out in front of a car after breaking loose of moms grasp and making a bee line for the beach. Thats strike one San Diego. __________________ “As a nation, we can endure damaging policies for a four-year term. But we cannot survive a president willing to terminate our Constitution”
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08-04-2016, 06:34 AM	#73
Shag MVP Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Casino cash: $1903342	How often are Chiefs games televised in SD? Would prefer to not re-up my ST sub, as I'd like to cut the cord.
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