Quietest neighborhood in Arroyo Grande? (Cypress, Highland: how much, house, neighborhoods)

[ocbird]

We are considering a move to Arroyo Grande. We are moving from a pretty busy, kid and dog filled neighborhood, and are craving a quiet spot to settle. Which neighborhoods are the quietest?

[CA central coast]

I can't say I know all the areas. I like the neigborhood around The Villiage. seems peaceful there to me.

[AlwaysSmiling]

Depends on how much you are willing to spend.
On the mesa you will have lots of land and privacy.
Simpy gorgeous.

[mono#9]

We've just recently done a house search in the area--ended up buying in Atascadero but plan to move on to the Arroyo Grande area eventually. CA Central Coast is right--the Village area seems great. On the other side of the hill, the Rancho Grande area and the Highlands are more family oriented but seemed very peaceful when we were there. On the Mesa, take a look at Cypress Ridge Golf Course. The hill side of Pismo seems to be mostly retired people and thus pretty quiet--as opposed to the beach side which is a lot busier. Nipomo has larger lots--a bit more horsey. Also think about Morro Bay--great views and turkeys walking down the street! But the whole coast is just super. I'm sure you'll find something you like.

[AlwaysSmiling]

Just make sure you have a boatload of money, sugar daddy, or mama's trust fund - and you will be fine!!
Also, I am currently accepting applications for sugar daddy's, so let me know if you want to apply!!

[ocbird]

Thanks, all. Good info. Always, i won't fill the bill unless you want a sugar MAMA.... lol!

[Den Mathias]

Originally Posted by ocbird

We are considering a move to Arroyo Grande. We are moving from a pretty busy, kid and dog filled neighborhood, and are craving a quiet spot to settle. Which neighborhoods are the quietest?

I always thought of AG as a retirement town. Neighborhoods east of the freeway seem to be pretty quiet going up to Lopez lake.
Have you checked out the jobs or health care in the area? You might want to, as both are not as accessible as in LA or SF area.

[CA central coast]

There is a hospital in Arroyo Grande, and SLO has two hospitals and various clinics. I know alot of people who travel to Stanford or UCLA for anything super specialized

[winedy]

The Village of Arroyo Grande is the most peacefully and quiet area on the Central Coast. I've lived here for almost 20 years now, and loved every minute of it. You can walk to town and have a picnic in one of several grassy areas. There is a swinging bridge that crosses over the creek and a small park creekside with BBQ grills, and tables. The last few years there have been about a dozen or so chickens that have made the creekside their home.
We just lost our little 'Mom and Pop' market, but there are many decent restaurants downtown as well as a great coffee shop. A wine bar just opened, and they, as well as two or three other places have live music at least every weekend. There is a farmers market every Saturday, and a Strawberry Festival every Memorial Day. The festival brings up to 50,000 people to the village, and is a great event.
It seems most people go to bed by 10-11PM, and there are few barking dogs.
There has been a transformation of the original homeowners going to nursing homes or or just dying off, and a newer generation is coming in and updating some of the 1920's homes. There are lots of flowers, as most of the homes are owned, not rented. But there are homes of all ages here as well. They tend to be pricier than other homes in the area, and tend to go on the market less often.
In the early morning and evening, many people are out walking their dogs, riding their bikes, or just strolling uptown for dinner.
It's truly a small town that will always stay that way. There's really not much room for it to spread.

[ocbird]

thanks for the info everyone! sounds great.