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07-09-2009, 11:51 AM
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Florida seems to be pretty affordable now that the housing market crashed rlowe
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07-09-2009, 02:58 PM
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I disagree that it is boring in OC, Laguna Beach has a lot to offer for all ages, it is a great town, safe, walkable, great entertainment. If you are interested I can show you something within your price range that is ocean side of the highway, less than 2 blocks from the beach, walk to town and restaurants and bars.
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07-09-2009, 03:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lagunasuz
I disagree that it is boring in OC, Laguna Beach has a lot to offer for all ages, it is a great town, safe, walkable, great entertainment. If you are interested I can show you something within your price range that is ocean side of the highway, less than 2 blocks from the beach, walk to town and restaurants and bars.
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yep, you the younger set I think Laguna Beach would be a great place to live. Parts of Long Beach would also fit the OPs life style it seems.
The boring parts of OC are the burbs with one tract house on top of another. That is fine for families, but not singles or young married couples.
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07-10-2009, 02:17 PM
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It would make sense to check out Newport if you're interested in night life and a socially engaging lifestyle. Irvine and most of the area south is rather family saturated. If you're more into a beach lifestyle and surfing, you can't beat San Clemente. Boating & Fishing...Dana Point.
I agree with what someone above mentioned...and if I were between 25-35 with no kids...SAN DIEGO! Downtown SD ROCKS! Live, play, shop and work in walking distance!
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07-13-2009, 01:06 PM
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Moving to So Cal
Here are some things I would do: identify my interests and hobbies, and try to move to an area where I can pursue them. Take a map and use a compass to highlight the area within a 10 mile radius of my workplace, and investigate those areas. Decide whether I want to live in a cooler area (within a few miles of the coast) or whether I can tolerate hot and dry (inland). Cars are indispensable in Southern California, you will both need to own one. Traffic is a pain - always. Some of the areas mentioned in previous posts are very good. There are some areas of Santa Ana (in OC) and Long Beach where you have mixed commercial/loft type buildings that might be attractive to adventurous young childless couples who don't mind a bit of urban grit (and English as a second language in Santa Ana). Nightlife, as mentioned in a previous post, is really spread out. Much of OC is generally suburban and boring, but you will probably live in one area and drive to your entertainment areas. Southern California is very, very, very, very different from the rest of the country. Good luck on your move.
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