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Old 10-29-2011, 03:50 PM
 
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hello guys, i am new to the website but have been reading thru alot of the forums and have already found alot of very usefull info. i am a single 26 yr old male. im currently working for carmax which is a car retailer and i have the option of transferring to any location and have been wanting to move to california for some time now. im just not sure what part of cali i should be looking into. my top choices are between san diego, costa mesa, buena park, irvine, or torrence. im basicly looking to be as close to the beach as possible. i dont need much looking for a studio or maybe rent a room since its just me. my budget is about $800 or less, im debt free and my only bills are my car which is only $300 a month including insurance. i currently make about 35k annually, and i will be taking about 3k in saving to cover me untill i start getting paid plus i would start working right away. my main interest is to take advantage of all the outdoor activities california has to offer. surf,hiking, ect.
which is my best option?? just want to be in a safe area, i dont mind driving some. thanks in advance for any advise!!
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Old 10-29-2011, 03:51 PM
 
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Costa Mesa is affordable, is beach close and every major freeway cuts through it.
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Old 10-29-2011, 03:58 PM
 
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Costa Mesa is affordable, is beach close and every major freeway cuts through it.
$800/mo might rent a nice converted garage in Costa Mesa.
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Old 10-29-2011, 03:59 PM
 
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$800/mo might rent a nice converted garage in Costa Mesa.
He (?) said he would room for that price.
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Old 10-29-2011, 04:18 PM
 
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i know its a little tight but i dont mind renting a room at all. i just need a bed lol in an ok neighborhood. im not picky at all
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Old 10-29-2011, 04:22 PM
 
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Yeah, you can rent a room in a house for that price. I've even seen them at that price in Laguna Beach and Newport Beach at really good locations.
You should tell us a bit more of what you are looking for to help.

Have fun!
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Old 10-29-2011, 04:48 PM
 
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Costa Mesa for sure. You can probably find a room near Orange Coast College. Always rooms for rent near colleges.
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Old 10-29-2011, 05:13 PM
 
Location: Huntington Beach
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Huntington Beach is great - There are more than 200K people, so that tells you what a large beach city it is. If you try to find a room in the east part of HB, it may be doable. West and South are pricey.
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Old 10-30-2011, 10:13 AM
 
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thanx for the tips....my main concern is knowing i can find something for that price in a nice area.
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