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Old 01-15-2012, 11:42 AM
 
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Hey all, this is my first attempt at creating a thread, so give me a break if I do anything wrong (like post this in the wrong section, because I couldn't decide if it belongs in general California or the IE section). Anyways, there seems to be a general consensus that the IE sucks. I've noticed this both in life and on this website. My question is, why? I moved to the IE from Whittier (born in Glendora) when I was real young and have been here ever since. I don't have any plans to move; I like it here. I know LA, San Diego, and OC really well. I recognize the differences of coastal cities/counties, but don't understand why people throw so much dislike toward the IE. So what's your view of the IE? Do you dislike it based on stereotypes or experiences? Or do you like the IE? And if so, why?

Thanks in advance for any/all replies!
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Old 01-15-2012, 11:43 AM
 
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Too hot, too smoggy, and too far from all the jobs.
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Old 01-15-2012, 11:50 AM
 
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Too hot, too smoggy, and too far from all the jobs.
Fair enough. I guess I don't identify too well with those points because I'm not happy unless the temperature is in the triple digits, I've never noticed smog (not in any county) and I've never had a real job (I'm a professional student).

Temperature is important though, that's the main reason I would never live close to the coast in LA, OC, or SD; it's too damn cold.
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Old 01-15-2012, 01:02 PM
 
Location: Coachella Valley, California
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I grew up at the beach, but it is too crowded for me now. I'm into having my "space". I live in the desert now, which is okay, but plan to move to Riverside in the next couple of years. I actually like the IE because it's not as crowded as the beach areas, and I like the heat. I can be in the beach areas in a reasonable amount of time, so it works for me.
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Old 01-15-2012, 01:14 PM
 
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Fair enough. I guess I don't identify too well with those points because I'm not happy unless the temperature is in the triple digits, I've never noticed smog (not in any county) and I've never had a real job (I'm a professional student).

Temperature is important though, that's the main reason I would never live close to the coast in LA, OC, or SD; it's too damn cold.
Aren't some other negatives of the IE related to the high crime, unemployment and foreclosure rates?
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Old 01-15-2012, 02:49 PM
 
Location: Southern California
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I spent many years living close to the beach - but there were so many grey cloudy days. Or days that started off grey and overcast, and it didn't burn off until late in the day.

If you live a little further inland, you wake up to bright blue skies more often!
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Old 01-15-2012, 03:08 PM
 
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I spent many years living close to the beach - but there were so many grey cloudy days. Or days that started off grey and overcast, and it didn't burn off until late in the day.

If you live a little further inland, you wake up to bright blue skies more often!
And on days like that when the beach cities top out at a comfortable 75 degrees, the IE is roasting at 100 degrees. Ugh.
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Old 01-15-2012, 03:12 PM
 
Location: SW MO
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Bought my first home in the IE over 30 years ago. Moved on years later. Had no problems other than mountain-side fires and mudslides but it was decidedly time to move on. The last time I was there was for business in about 1996 and as much as it distressed me, I found it rather third world-like.
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Old 01-15-2012, 03:20 PM
 
Location: Southern California
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And on days like that when the beach cities top out at a comfortable 75 degrees, the IE is roasting at 100 degrees. Ugh.
Not necessarily. And I happen to like it when it gets to be over 80, and into the 90's. 75 is a fine temperature for winter, but in summer, I want warm and sunny and all that goes with that...

The key in California, is to figure out exactly how much sun you like, and what temperatures you like, and then find the distance from the ocean where you can get the combination you like best. Personally I like it best a little further inland than most, and thankfully I can get that - easily! But if you want it a little cooler, and a little less sunny, then just stick closer to the coast!

Something for everyone! And isn't it great that we all don't like the exact same thing? Because if we did, those "perfect" places would be even more crowded and more expensive. I'm a fifth generation Californian, and I'm grateful that most who move here, prefer the beaches to the inland areas!
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Old 01-15-2012, 07:50 PM
 
Location: SoCal
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IE has larger and cheaper homes.. McMansions
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