How is it in Aliso Viejo, CA to relocate? (Orange: cost, shop)

[Fast Cat]

Originally Posted by twiz88

I'm actually going to look up those areas for 1 bedroom apartments. However being close to the beach which I would like....i'm thinking the cost would be quite expensive.

A lot in your age group take on roommates to defray some of that cost. I certainly did at that age to enjoy life within walking distance to the sand.

[twiz88]

Originally Posted by DriveNotCommute

Sorry, I used the colloquial, not literal, meaning of "bedroom community." AV feels like a suburb/exurb that people with families often prefer in order to get away from busier, noisier work centers. Although as other posters have pointed out, AV actually has several (reasonably isolated) business areas too and it has more going on there than many other bedroom communities.

There are plenty of condos and apartments there. It's just a matter of whether a quiet, non-oceanfront community is your kind of place or not.

If beachside cost is an issue, then out of the cities mentioned I would guess that your best bet is Huntington Beach. You could consider going a little inland to Costa Mesa, which borders Huntington Beach and Newport Beach.

Ok cool. Thanks I'm going to spend some time looking up apartments in the areas mentioned. I prefer to live in a quiet area and go to the nightlife and fun when i'm ready to go out.

[DinsdalePirahna]

Originally Posted by twiz88

Cool Thanks for the pointers. I will look into those areas as well.... However I have heard living the beach can be quite expensive. Its a pretty big just in living cost coming from Baltimore, MD to California.

its all relative what expensive is. There is a 700sf studio that just opened up in my neighborhood: $850 (one mile to the beach, 1/2 mile to the harbor (Huntington Beach) One bedrooms are going for about $1100-$1300.

[landsend]

Originally Posted by twiz88

Hey I have been planning my move to California since my visit there earlier this year. Looked up a few areas but I now have since started with a new employer. They have a few locations in California but I came across Aliso Viejo, CA. Wanted to get some insight into the area, how is it to live, and etc. I'm a 26yr old single male.

I was in a similar predicament (at a similar age as you are) and checked out areas such as Huntington Beach and Costa Mesa to the north, and Aliso Viejo to the south. Despite being more "family oriented" and having less of the action than HB and CM, I eventually chose Laguna Niguel. It neighbors Aliso Viejo, is a bit closer to the ocean (and father from freeway).

In most safe OC areas you should be able to find a 1 bedroom for less than $1500. Roommates might be needed to defray costs.

In any case, just choose whatever suits you best. Good luck.

[eqttrdr]

Having lived in Aliso Viejo for 5 years now, I would also be aware that the area is changing demographically VERY quickly due to all the apartment communities. If I were going to buy a home it would not be in AV right now because of this change.

[LuvSouthOC]

Did someone see a big bad terrible Mexican at Trader Joe's in AV or something? Sheesh.

[pacific2]

Originally Posted by LuvSouthOC

Did someone see a big bad terrible Mexican at Trader Joe's in AV or something? Sheesh.

Actually, I suspect that someone is a lonely and mean-spirited old guy of meager means who strolls the net, but has never stepped foot in CA, much less AV.

[eqttrdr]

actually if you check and ask property managers here in Aliso.. you will know that they are starting to (1) accept section 8, (2) allowing 8 people to move all into a 1 bedroom apt to keep the units occupied.

As a result you have people who normally wouldnt be allowed to rent or couldnt afford to rent filling apartment communities in Aliso. This info comes DIRECTLY from apartment community managers who quit various communities in the area because of the change in policy.

AV is turning into a ghetto... and if you dont believe me just walk into any apartment community or go hang out by ralphs off Aliso creek rd.

and no... they arent of Hispanic decent.

[pacific2]

What a special and utterly unique combination, lying and race-baiting from someone who lives in flyover country.

[swbabe]

I'm a senior and I wish it had more mass transit. Very hard to get anywhere if you want to reduce your driving or use transit. It is the one city that doesn't seem to have many senior services. There is a plan to put in a community building with senior center as a share of it.