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Old 10-12-2017, 11:32 AM
 
Location: Jurupa Valley, CA, USA 92509
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So, here's what I've been wondering about lately...

What are the cheapest/most affordable coastal areas/towns in California?

Which of those receive the highest amount of sunshine and warmth? The least? How about the rainiest? The windiest? The hottest? The coldest?

I have read that the North Coast (Trinidad, Eureka, Crescent City, etc.) is one of the cheapest coastal areas in California. Is this true?

Is the water suitable enough to swim or surf in, like one would at a SoCal beach? I realize that I may have to bring a wetsuit if necessary. Which cheapest coastal area gets the highest amount of visitors on the beach? How about the least?

See, the reason I ask these sorts of questions is because one day I may plan to relocate to one of those areas when I get a bit older or when I retire. I've been researching the North Coast for quite a bit lately, and thus far it seems pretty affordable and looks just absolutely AMAZING!

So, to recap, what are the cheapest/most affordable coastal areas/towns in California?

Any answers and suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank you all in advance!
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Old 10-12-2017, 12:42 PM
 
Location: Sierra Nevada Land, CA
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I have read that the North Coast (Trinidad, Eureka, Crescent City, etc.) is one of the cheapest coastal areas in California. Is this true?

Is the water suitable enough to swim or surf in, like one would at a SoCal beach? I realize that I may have to bring a wetsuit if necessary. Which cheapest coastal area gets the highest amount of visitors on the beach? How about the least?

See, the reason I ask these sorts of questions is because one day I may plan to relocate to one of those areas when I get a bit older or when I retire. I've been researching the North Coast for quite a bit lately, and thus far it seems pretty affordable and looks just absolutely AMAZING!

So, to recap, what are the cheapest/most affordable coastal areas/towns in California?

Any answers and suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank you all in advance!
In the bike world there is a saying: Light, strong, inexpensive. Pick any two.

It is true that the Humboldt and Del Norte coasts are the least expensive in the state. As is the Mendocino coast. Those areas have cold waters and most areas are not suitable for swimming due currents and rocks. It is an amazing area for scenery. The Humboldt and Del Norte coasts stay green year round due to abundant rainfall September-June. The Mendo coast has better weather with less rain over a shorter season. The summers on the N. coast are basically cool and foggy.

As to visitors the area around Fort Bragg to Elk get the most visitors. The Lost Coast-N. Mendo and S. Humboldt is the most isolated stretch of coastline in the US lower 48.

You need to visit and stay awhile.
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Old 10-12-2017, 07:08 PM
 
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So, here's what I've been wondering about lately...

What are the cheapest/most affordable coastal areas/towns in California?

Which of those receive the highest amount of sunshine and warmth? The least? How about the rainiest? The windiest? The hottest? The coldest?

I have read that the North Coast (Trinidad, Eureka, Crescent City, etc.) is one of the cheapest coastal areas in California. Is this true?

Is the water suitable enough to swim or surf in, like one would at a SoCal beach? I realize that I may have to bring a wetsuit if necessary. Which cheapest coastal area gets the highest amount of visitors on the beach? How about the least?

See, the reason I ask these sorts of questions is because one day I may plan to relocate to one of those areas when I get a bit older or when I retire. I've been researching the North Coast for quite a bit lately, and thus far it seems pretty affordable and looks just absolutely AMAZING!

So, to recap, what are the cheapest/most affordable coastal areas/towns in California?

Any answers and suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank you all in advance!
Arcata ca, Guadalupe, salinas, Santa Maria, eureka, Lompoc, and crescent city.
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Old 10-12-2017, 08:15 PM
 
Location: Jurupa Valley, CA, USA 92509
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Arcata ca, Guadalupe, salinas, Santa Maria, eureka, Lompoc, and crescent city.
Of these you mentioned, Crescent City is the cheapest, right?
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Old 10-12-2017, 08:37 PM
 
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Of these you mentioned, Crescent City is the cheapest, right?
Yes. But the others are much more livable and eureka is quite cheap.
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Old 10-12-2017, 11:27 PM
 
Location: State of Transition
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Of these you mentioned, Crescent City is the cheapest, right?
You get what you pay for, though. Not only is it a small, depressed town, but it gets particularly strong gales in winter. One of our members here tried it out for a year or two, and gave up on it recently, moving south. She said there were 50-mile/hr. winds at times, and there wasn't much to do in town, except walk on the beach, or visit the redwood parks around there are in Humboldt Co.

Take a look at McKinleyville, near Arcata, which has a state university (a nice amenity to have handy, if you enjoy lectures, and other university-related events), and Eureka, which has a community college. Also try nearby Ferndale, on the Eel River, if you don't mind really small towns (pop: 1371) "Northern gateway to the Lost Coast", it bills itself. Property gets cheaper outside of town.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferndale,_California

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Old 10-13-2017, 04:00 AM
 
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I never visited north past woodland. I need to visit Cresent City.
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Old 10-13-2017, 01:17 PM
 
Location: Jurupa Valley, CA, USA 92509
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I never visited north past woodland. I need to visit Cresent City.
I have never visited north past Baker, CA. I need to visit more north.
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Old 10-13-2017, 01:20 PM
 
Location: Jurupa Valley, CA, USA 92509
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Arcata ca, Guadalupe, salinas, Santa Maria, eureka, Lompoc, and crescent city.
Wait a second... Since when was Lompoc ever considered "cheap?" I mean, it's literally right near Santa Barbara (I guess). What am I missing here?
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Old 10-13-2017, 02:24 PM
 
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Wait a second... Since when was Lompoc ever considered "cheap?" I mean, it's literally right near Santa Barbara (I guess). What am I missing here?
Look it up: 300k houses
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