Feedback from former NYC folk that relocated to Austin

[teasipmom]

You can always move back if you don't like it. A change is always good, even if it's not what you expected. If you don't like it, move back. Give it a couple of years before you do.

[mackenziep]

Originally Posted by JoninATX

I respect your opinion but I disagree. Mustang Island is pretty nice as well as North Padre Island.

I've been to both. Trash everywhere, vehicles driving on the beach...it's a travesty, really.

[JoninATX]

Originally Posted by mackenziep

I've been to both. Trash everywhere, vehicles driving on the beach...it's a travesty, really.

Yeah thats one thing I hate as well is seeing people leaving there trash everywhere. It's like people don't care. Personally I've lived in other states that have better beaches, but imo ours is not that bad considering other places I've seen.

[TexasHorseLady]

Texas Monthly 15 Best Spots On the Coast.

[mackenziep]

Originally Posted by TexasHorseLady

Texas Monthly 15 Best Spots On the Coast.

OK, I'll take this under advisement. I like that the author acknowledges the issues that I see. All too often it's "blah, blah, Texas is the best, I've seen beaches in _________ and they're worse. If you don't like it, move, blah, blah..."

[sojourner77]

I live on Mediterranean 1/2 the year (southern Israel coast), and it makes Texas beaches look pristine. When I go out body boarding, there is garbage floating around. The prevailing currents come from Egypt, up past the Gaza coast, and you get god-knows-what floating in the water around you. I stopped going out in the water because it. It's the same dynamic with the mouth of the Mississippi, and the Nile. Prevailing currents bring sediment, agricultural runoff, and debris from human consumption. Sucks. That's why I take my family to Pensacola every year. I haven't been to a Texas beach in 8 years.

[Eastcoasting]

OP, is it possible to rent out here for a year?

We made an easy transition out here but we have young kids so our life in addition to being hectic is also filled with the type of activities and social interactions that we would have most places.

You will miss the restaurants, Austin is making headway but it will never offer what NYC has (and that's ok).

Geographic isolation: We haven't felt it yet as there is a decent amount of exploring of central Texas to do, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, NOLA is about a 9 hour drive away...now if Mexico would get its sheet together we would really be onto something. No idea if you like driving or not, you might want to consider as part of your moving cost getting a vehicle that you will truly enjoy driving long distances in then you open up many other possibilities.

The airport is getting more and more use so I expect more direct flights in the not to distant future.

Good luck.

[XLIGuy]

Born & raised on LI. I have lived in several locales before moving to Austin. I have been here 13 years. It has been a positive move for me- I met my wife here and we now have a growing family. Sure, I miss LI but it is changing just like Austin is growing, so I know it would not be the same place that I left years ago. Other people talk about feeling isolated but I have driven across much of Texas and I love the open spaces and uncongested interstates/roads outside the urban areas. To see all that open space is quite nice. You certainly do not get that same experience in the NE. Austin is not for everyone, but I always accepted the places I have lived as they are, thus, I never had a problem adjusting as a result. The only thing I detest is the hot summers. I get happy once October is over! Good luck if you do decide to move here!