From FL to Carlsbad (San Marcos: luxury, apartments, condo)

[BeenAroundTheBlock]

We are contemplating a job change to Carlsbad. With traffic the way it is, do we settle for living in Carlsbad or can we venture out to San Marcos? What other communities within a 20 mile radious should we consider? We would probably rent first so can you also recommend nice, preferrably new, apartments?

Thanks!

[jjkeane13]

I live in Fla and have lived in Carlsbad....the traffic if BAD there, not that 95 isn'tt it is just a differnent kind of bad!!!! I would live close to work...even if you have to pay more in rent..it will save you time, stress,gas and MONEY in the long run!! Good luck... you are going to love carlsbad..TRY PIZZA PORT for pizza and fabulous beer!!!

[lydunn]

Well I am looking at a job also in Carlsbad but I still have to interview for it...I hope you find a nice location..wish I could help you on where to move but I don't live in Calif

[MovinOn36]

And I live 4 miles from work. Carlsbad is way better than San Marcos. Believe me. I have views of the ocean from my little condo complex in la costa. And you will save a lot of frustration in commuting just by living here.

[kimmer]

I would pick Carlsbad as well, even though I live in San Marcos (and I like it). If you have the luxury of choice, pick Carlsbad. It's prettier and cooler (climate-wise).
I second the idea of Pizza Port. Also check out a little hole-in-the-wall, Don's Cafe for great breakfasts.