Job Transfer Sacramento to San Diego

[mandasand]

I guess it is in Sorrento Valley technically...

[oddstray]

Originally Posted by mandasand

I guess it is in Sorrento Valley technically...

Google maps estimates an 8 minute commute from Del Mar to Qualcomm (which is also in Sorrento Valley). Maybe double that for rush hour. Sounds like Del Mar is still a pretty good suggestion.

[mandasand]

The office is around the corner to Qualcomm. How would the commute be going from North SD to Sorrento? Would it be better if I tried to look around Mission Bay, Point Loma or North Park? My current commute time is 40 minutes. Part of it is a winding road and then some freeway.

Right now I can only try and focus on areas because the move won't take place until mid to late next year. So, looking at rental properties is pointless other than to look at area and prices. But, when it is time, do you suggest working with a real estate agent, Craigslist or just pounding the pavement? I also have an interesting case with the dog because she won't be there full time but the landlord will need to make exceptions for when she visits on the weekends. Most places only take cats or small dogs. My dog is 65 lbs of lab love. Sweetest thing and really well behaved and mellow.

[oddstray]

Originally Posted by mandasand

The office is around the corner to Qualcomm. How would the commute be going from North SD to Sorrento? Would it be better if I tried to look around Mission Bay, Point Loma or North Park? My current commute time is 40 minutes. Part of it is a winding road and then some freeway.

Right now I can only try and focus on areas because the move won't take place until mid to late next year. So, looking at rental properties is pointless other than to look at area and prices. But, when it is time, do you suggest working with a real estate agent, Craigslist or just pounding the pavement? I also have an interesting case with the dog because she won't be there full time but the landlord will need to make exceptions for when she visits on the weekends. Most places only take cats or small dogs. My dog is 65 lbs of lab love. Sweetest thing and really well behaved and mellow.

Google maps estimates:
from Mission Bay, 12 minutes
from Point Loma, 20 minutes
from North Park, 12 minutes

Not quite double these for rush hour, since you'll be heading in the "lighter traffic" direction.

I can't offer much help on apartment hunting, since I own a condo.

I like labs! Several years ago, one of my neighbors had a big black lab that was generally in their yard. One day she was out as I walked past, and I said to her, "Did you know that everyone in the neighborhood is terrified to walk past your yard because of your dog?". She replied, astonished, "But he's such a loveable guy!". I said, "I know, because my sister raises black labs and all of them have been very lovely. But to everyone else they're Big and Dark and Noisy! Which is why my sister raises 'em ... they make good, safe watchdogs."

[mandasand]

I still think that Del Mar or Encinitas would be better, but Point Loma is nice. I think I'll skip North Park...I read another thread about how it is inner city. I am used to suburb but also access to biking/hiking trials right outside my door (oh and a 3000 sq ft home). Once my husband joins me we can move to a house but I'll have to sacrifice until then.

My lab is an inside dog. She only goes outside to potty or if we are in the yard. She does have a mean bark, but then she'll just lick you to death.

[kathygrl]

Check out Padmapper.com......good way for you to get a feel of what is our there and also to see how animal friendly potential landlords will be.