What towns should I look at to get away from the Marine Layer? (Riverside: to live, commute to)

[pacific2]

Originally Posted by psichick

When I lived here, I think I saw more sunny mornings than gloomy ones. But there were gloomy ones. Just not everyday.

When I lived here, the marine layer sticks around for much of the summer, but does burn off by Noon. I work in Fountain Valley also and some days, it wouldn't burn off until later afternoon. It burning off after 10am being rare, isn't true at all. I've worked in FV for a very long time......the marine layer can hang around all day. Does that mean it's everyday though? No. Not in the least. But it's more than "rare".

When I lived here, it was the worst. There were days when it wouldn't burn off at all. I don't know if the hills kept it in or what. However, on the upside, it was nice and cool all the time.

And no, I didn't live at the parks, obviously, I wanted to give you distances from the beach and my experience. I would probably look at Tustin to Yorba Linda to get away from the Marine Layer. You will get it in Tustin, but that shouldn't be all the time.

For anyone living in Mission Viejo/Lake Forest/Aliso Viejo, does it go that way? I wonder how much of the Newport hills keep the marine layer from progressing that way.

The marine layer is not a big deal here in Aliso Viejo and, as everyone has stated, it burns off in the morning.

I must admit, however, that I actually like it.

[pacific2]

Originally Posted by Fontucky

It creeps up the natural funnel to the ocean that I-5 from La Paz Rd to Capo Beach traverses.

It sounds like The Creature (Fog) from the Blue Lagoon.

[Fontucky]

The fog creeps
on little cat feet.

It sits looking
over harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.

(apologies to Carl S.)

[pacific2]

Originally Posted by Fontucky

The fog creeps
on little cat feet.

It sits looking
over harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on.

(apologies to Carl S.)

Very cool and apropos.

[psichick]

Originally Posted by pacific2

The marine layer is not a big deal here in Aliso Viejo and, as everyone has stated, it burns off in the morning.

I must admit, however, that I actually like it.

I liked it too...it was a nice reprieve from the heat.

[Andy Patrizio]

Originally Posted by Tops1234

Getting shipped out to Irvine in the future with my company and heading out in a few weeks to check out the area. I am from the Northeast and while I love the beach, I think waking up to clouds a couple times a week will not be very pleasant.

How far away from the coast do I need to go to get away from the Marine Layer of fog?

Thanks

God how I'd love to trade with you.

Come to Yorba Linda. You will never see a cloud. Or double digit humidity.

[pacific2]

Originally Posted by Andy Patrizio

God how I'd love to trade with you.

Come to Yorba Linda. You will never see a cloud. Or double digit humidity.

Fellow fog fan?

Originally Posted by pacific2

The marine layer is not a big deal here in Aliso Viejo and, as everyone has stated, it burns off in the morning.

I must admit, however, that I actually like it.

Originally Posted by psichick

I liked it too...it was a nice reprieve from the heat.

[tstwahine]

You will have to go inland - like RSM. Besides whats the big deal? Burns off by the afternoon. It's actually kind of nice.

Example: My dad lives by the golf Course in Aliso - again it burns off usually by 11-noon.

[anagrig]

In Irvine, you'll wake up to the marine layer but it soon burns off , way before Laguna or Newport Beach. It's quite pleasant, since it gives you a little variety. Also, depends on the season:I guess winter being the sunniest in the mornings the tricky part for me is figuring out how to dress in the mornings, so always plan for layering.

[bowneline]

There are no areas in OC that completely avoid the marine layer during the late spring and summer months.

But, depending on where you are in OC, the marine layer may come slightly less frequent, and burn off earlier. But, for the most part, it will be around most days during the Spring/Summer months everywhere in OC, and will be around when you wake up in the morning -- even in most inland areas. It's just that it might burn off at 9am inland instead of 11am at the beach.

I would say your best bet for minimizing the marine layer, while still being in OC, is Yorba Linda or Anaheim Hills. But, not coincidentally, those are also two of hottest places in OC during the summer (average high temp in YL in August is 89 degrees). So, while the marine layer may burn off at 9am (or not come at all) in YL, it might be 89 degrees on a typical summer day, while it might top out at 75 degrees at the beach, but with the marine layer sticking around a few extra hours. Most people prefer the latter scenario.

Or, you strike a balance and live in Irvine, where the marine layer might stick around a little longer than YL, but it's low 80s instead of upper 80s in the summer.

If you want to completely forget the idea of the the marine layer, you are going to have to go into Riverside County, where it is even hotter and less desirable. Most people around here would think such a move would be insane, simply to avoid the marine layer.

I agree with you though, that the marine layer stinks. It is the one big complaint about the weather here. As someone who has spent my entire life living on the coast here in OC, I have come to be a little jealous at times of inland dwellers who get more reliable sunshine during the summer. But, in the end, I think the quality of life at 75 degrees is much better than it is at 89 degrees, so I've always stuck close to the beach.