5 North Morning Traffic

[eastcoastbias]

Originally Posted by OpenMind11

Don't live in Ocean Beach, live in Mira Mesa. One of the cheaper areas with easy access to UTC. You'll have a 10-15 minute commute.

I would avoid Mira Mesa- it is one of the most poorly planned areas I can think of- and they continue to build residential condos right off the highway.


While its very close to Sorrento Valley it will take some time getting across Mira Mesa and you have to contend with the traffic in and around Mira Mesa when you aren't working.


PQ just North may be a better option.

[Pedro2000]

UTC & Mira Mesa have become a huge pain most days because of lights, construction, and traffic. Getting to them isn't the problem, it's being stuck trying to get in/out.

[OpenMind11]

Originally Posted by eastcoastbias

I would avoid Mira Mesa- it is one of the most poorly planned areas I can think of- and they continue to build residential condos right off the highway.


While its very close to Sorrento Valley it will take some time getting across Mira Mesa and you have to contend with the traffic in and around Mira Mesa when you aren't working.


PQ just North may be a better option.

A lot of what you say is true, but its still cheaper than most areas. There are nice pockets too. If you live in the right area you can avoid Mira Mesa blvd altogether and take calle cristolbol/sorrent valley rd. It's a breeze to the 5 from there. Very few lights and higher speeds.

[eastcoastbias]

Originally Posted by OpenMind11

A lot of what you say is true, but its still cheaper than most areas. There are nice pockets too. If you live in the right area you can avoid Mira Mesa blvd altogether and take calle cristolbol/sorrent valley rd. It's a breeze to the 5 from there. Very few lights and higher speeds.

I know what area you are talking about, but are you really getting that much cheaper than most areas the closer you get to the 5?

[sdurbanite]

It's amazing how early rush hour starts now. If you aren't off certain stretches of the freeway by 3-3:30 pm, you're screwed. I left Del Mar just after 3pm one day last week and it was stop and go all the way to the 8. No accident.

[OpenMind11]

Originally Posted by eastcoastbias

I know what area you are talking about, but are you really getting that much cheaper than most areas the closer you get to the 5?

Honestly, I don't know the rent prices these days, a few years ago I lived in UTC fairly close to the 5 and its certainly more expensive there than Mira Mesa with easy access to the five. MM is a great location, thats my favorite thing about the area. There are certainly nicer areas around town, but its a great deal in that regard when you factor in the price.

Frankly, I couldn't afford to buy a house in most other places in this part of San Diego. Things are sky rocketing too.

[The Flying Dutchman]

Suburbia clashing with density...it's a beautiful thing.