Single Sailor to San Diego (Corona, Coronado: apartment, transferring to, club) - City-Data Forum

luchini · 07-14-2009, 01:56 PM

Hi I am in the Navy and thinking of transferring to SD. Right now I am stationed in WA where it is cold and rainy most of the year so I would like to go to somewhere sunny. I am 25 and single. I enjoy the beaches and riding my motorcycle. I am an E-5 so I make roughly 50K a year, probably more in SD due to higher housing allowance. Is SD a good place for a single male to move to? I would be interested in getting to know alot of new people around my age. I also would like to drive to other places like Las Vegas and Mexico.

mir86 · 07-14-2009, 02:02 PM

I'm from Tucson, but I know SD very well, so in a word: yes. come on down! You'll find millions of other navy kids you can relate to as well!

Skatergirl · 07-14-2009, 08:21 PM

You didn't say which base you'll be attached to...that will make a difference as to what part of town you'll be. However, if you love beaches, you'll probably love San Diego. If you're in Coronado, all the better. Yeah, wish I was back there. If you can get involved with some group activity like sports all the better. You'll have the adventure of a lifetime there if you're open for it. I did '

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Originally Posted by luchini

Hi I am in the Navy and thinking of transferring to SD. Right now I am stationed in WA where it is cold and rainy most of the year so I would like to go to somewhere sunny. I am 25 and single. I enjoy the beaches and riding my motorcycle. I am an E-5 so I make roughly 50K a year, probably more in SD due to higher housing allowance. Is SD a good place for a single male to move to? I would be interested in getting to know alot of new people around my age. I also would like to drive to other places like Las Vegas and Mexico.

YoungSanDiegoDude · 07-14-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by luchini

Hi I am in the Navy and thinking of transferring to SD. Right now I am stationed in WA where it is cold and rainy most of the year so I would like to go to somewhere sunny. I am 25 and single. I enjoy the beaches and riding my motorcycle. I am an E-5 so I make roughly 50K a year, probably more in SD due to higher housing allowance. Is SD a good place for a single male to move to? I would be interested in getting to know alot of new people around my age. I also would like to drive to other places like Las Vegas and Mexico.

Regarding the singles scene; yes, it is the perfect place if you are looking for something short-term (i.e. non-commentment). However, if you are looking for something serious, long-term, then No. As for driving to Vegas and Mexico: Vegas is only a 5 hour trip North on the 15. As for Mexico, be aware of all of the extra restrictions and requirements that service members have to go through just to spend a weekend there. All of the drug cartel violence going on down there has made going to Mexico a major pain in the a**.

luchini · 07-14-2009, 10:58 PM

Ok cool let me know some more info:

1. I have been to San Diego a many times through port calls. Mostly visit Gaslamp district as thats where the bus drops us off. I liked it but dont get to explore too much as we dont have a car down there and we are only there for a 1-2 days at the most.

2. I dont drink and club alot as alot of single sailors do. I like to go out to the bars every so often maybe every other weekend or so. I like SD for the fact that alot of things are close by. In WA you have to drive 8 hours to get out of the northwest atmosphere unless you like Canada.

3. I would mostly be attached to Coronado/North Island/32nd street area. I looked up E-5 BAH I think it was like $1680 can you get a good single apartment with a secure garage? I dont like roommates and want a secure apartment building as I have a modded car and motorcycle.