Manhattan Beach Similar to SD (PB) Beach Communities? (San Diego, Redondo Beach: rent , jobs)

[SiddharthaGautama]

I'm considering the move to LA or San Diego. I want to live in or near the beach communities. In LA I'm considering Manhattan or Hermosa Beach, in San Diego I'm considering PB but am open to most any beach communities in SD considering they seem to be more abundant. Basically I would rather live in the city of SD over LA, but I'm starting to enter the real world and the job market better suits me in LA. Not that I wouldn't be able to get a job in SD, but in LA there would be a lot more jobs. But when you break it down isn't Manhattan/Hermosa pretty much just like all of the beach communities in SD? So living in the South Bay area is like SD with the benefits of living in LA? Any opinions on favorite beach communities in both places would also be helpful.........thanks

[normie]

Get a job first, then move near to the job. Or, if you want to move to the beach and then get a job, I'd choose the LA beaches and rent as inexpensively as possible until you know for sure that you are going to get a nearby job. Each beach town has a slightly different personality, all are nice places to live (IMO). I personally like Redondo Beach.

[robin2226]

Originally Posted by normie

Get a job first, then move near to the job..........

well say

Get a job first
Get a job first
Get a job first

No job no beach living.

[olman889]

Originally Posted by robin2226

well say

Get a job first
Get a job first
Get a job first

No job no beach living.

i second that,even a room for rent is gonna cost over 1k a month.
beach living is $$$
try oxnard beaches or ventura.its close to santa monica like 35 45 min away.
theres nice little beach surfing communities in the v.c.that would be reccomendation.