Paso, Atascadero, or Grover Beach? (Salinas, San Luis Obispo: new house, to buy, to live in)

[mariecug]

Yeah, I'll commute if the quality of life is worth it. In Maryland/DC, we all commute an hour to work It's not the greatest thing but I guess I'm used to it.

I'm going out there in a couple of months so I'll have to check out what the grade is like. I saw a horrifying video on youtube about a firey accident on the grade!! But I also read that the road has been widened and that it's much better now....

Anyway, I appreciate all the help!

[the city]

Um, it's a 2 lane going there, and 3 lane coming back. Where has it was a 2 lane. both ways. it's still pretty bad, your commute would be about 42 minutes a day. And, yes, the quality of life is better in south county. but, it's not that bad in Atascadero. Atascadero is pretty sucky right now, but when they get Super Wal-Mart it will be a good city to live in again.

[JANA MANIA]

Originally Posted by the city

Um, it's a 2 lane going there, and 3 lane coming back. Where has it was a 2 lane. both ways. it's still pretty bad, your commute would be about 42 minutes a day. And, yes, the quality of life is better in south county. but, it's not that bad in Atascadero. Atascadero is pretty sucky right now, but when they get Super Wal-Mart it will be a good city to live in again.

ARE YOU KIDDING?

[Capt. Dan]

Originally Posted by the city

Um, it's a 2 lane going there, and 3 lane coming back. Where has it was a 2 lane. both ways. it's still pretty bad, your commute would be about 42 minutes a day. And, yes, the quality of life is better in south county. but, it's not that bad in Atascadero. Atascadero is pretty sucky right now, but when they get Super Wal-Mart it will be a good city to live in again.

We have now found the answer to one of lifes eternal questions: what does it take to have the perfect life? Who knew? It's SUPER WALMART!!!!

[Capt. Dan]

Ms. Marie,
1 thing I forgot to mention is the Thursday night farmers market in SLO. It is phenomonal! Dont miss it on your visit.

[the city]

Originally Posted by Lt. Dan

We have now found the answer to one of lifes eternal questions: what does it take to have the perfect life? Who knew? It's SUPER WALMART!!!!

Super Wal-Mart is an easy answer to getting tax revenue in the city to bring money to pave over the old roads, build new bridges, hire more fire and police force, increase construction of houses, and pay for better schools. If Wal-Mart doesn't go in, no one else will, and the 20% down in tax revenue will just go deeper. Lt. Dan, I'm going to Tuesdays City Council in support of Wal-Mart. If you would like to debate whether Wal-Mart is good or bad for Atascadero further, then I'll debate with you at the meeting.

And just so everyone knows. The state of California said to the county that we have to plan for roughly 355,000 population by 2030. And most of that growth will be going to Paso Robles-San Miguel area and North County.

[Sorcerer68]

Originally Posted by Lt. Dan

And at the bottom of the grade--the southern end--is a place called MOTEL INN-the very 1st place that ever called itself a "motel". And the bar there a mean martini back in the day!

I know that place...um...well.

[Sorcerer68]

Originally Posted by Lt. Dan

Ms. Marie,
1 thing I forgot to mention is the Thursday night farmers market in SLO. It is phenomonal! Dont miss it on your visit.

It's a fun place to people watch.

[Capt. Dan]

Originally Posted by Sorcerer68

It's a fun place to people watch.

Sittin on the curb eatin bbq ribs and chicken. Sneakin a drink out of the beer ya got hidden. Man i miss that!

[mjcc3235]

Hello all!
I have been reading the replies for Marie regarding a move from the East, as my family and I are about to do the same. I think what I have understood is that: Atascadero (which is where we were looking) is somewhat challenged financially and can be cold, Grover is nice, but you need to pass the Grade to get to SLO? We were also considering Templeton.... It is my understanding that the schools in Atascadero and Templeton have been doing very well in preparing their students and this is very important to us (2 school age children).
We do want the Central Coast - but my other question is "where do people primarily work?"
Thanks for your help