Would like information about San Diego
Nov 10th 2006, 3:09 pm
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Re: Would like information about San Diego
Originally Posted by Kate2112
I have a couple of friends who live in SD, they love it. High 60's to Mid 70's year round. Perfect weather. Its a pleasant place to bring up children and live an everyday life. If your not hoping to be over stimulated by culture and cultural pursuits this might be a good place for an overseas placement.
......and dont forget the Zoo. Best one I have ever been to
Nov 10th 2006, 11:33 pm
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Re: Would like information about San Diego
Originally Posted by eurotramp
What is it like living there..the good, the bad and the ugly...not interested in job and Healthcare issues...that would be all taken care of.
Just would like to know what life would/could be for a family of 4 with two girls 9 and 11.
Whats crime like, whats education like, whats shopping like, eating out...which areas are good and which to avoid..just any info would be very much appreciated...
Thanks
Just would like to know what life would/could be for a family of 4 with two girls 9 and 11.
Whats crime like, whats education like, whats shopping like, eating out...which areas are good and which to avoid..just any info would be very much appreciated...
Thanks
Nov 10th 2006, 11:35 pm
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Re: Would like information about San Diego
Originally Posted by Sarah
Be interested to know how you go on once you've moved there. Might very well be living there myself this time next year.
Nov 10th 2006, 11:44 pm
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Re: Would like information about San Diego
Originally Posted by Sally
That sounds interesting Sarah
I'm applying to San Diego State Uni to do a Masters there next Autumn. I hope they let me in
Nov 10th 2006, 11:49 pm
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Re: Would like information about San Diego
Originally Posted by Sarah
I'm applying to San Diego State Uni to do a Masters there next Autumn. I hope they let me in
Good luck with your application Sarah
Nov 10th 2006, 11:56 pm
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Re: Would like information about San Diego
Originally Posted by Kate2112
Good luck with your application Sarah
Nov 11th 2006, 12:07 am
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Re: Would like information about San Diego
Originally Posted by Sarah
I'm applying to Seattle as well!
Much as I would love to talk up Seattle
It rains here for 6 months of the year, given a choice I would be in SD lol. It does have a few good Universities though. Are you applying to UofW or SU?
Nov 11th 2006, 12:34 am
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Re: Would like information about San Diego
Originally Posted by Sarah
I'm applying to San Diego State Uni to do a Masters there next Autumn. I hope they let me in
Nov 11th 2006, 3:28 am
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Re: Would like information about San Diego
Originally Posted by Sarah
Be interested to know how you go on once you've moved there. Might very well be living there myself this time next year.
Nov 11th 2006, 10:10 pm
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Re: Would like information about San Diego
Originally Posted by Sarah
Be interested to know how you go on once you've moved there. Might very well be living there myself this time next year.
Nov 13th 2006, 4:09 pm
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Re: Would like information about San Diego
There is a new poster in he USA Meet and Greet section who has been living there for 2 years.
Nov 13th 2006, 6:17 pm
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Re: Would like information about San Diego
Not sure how I missed this thread..... here goes.....
I spend almost 3 months each year in SD. Brit fiance moved out there over 3 yrs ago for a perm job. 2 1/2 yrs ago we bought a condo in Carmel Valley/Del Mar. We love it. California has expanded so quickly over the last 20-30 yrs, and SD over the last 10 yrs or so, which means that there are loads of people who have come from elsewhere, so lots of expats and other friendly people to help you settle in.
The best thing is the weather - we find that we can do absolutely anything that we want to.....we dont need to wait to see "what the weather's like" etc... We can go skiing about 5 hrs drive away (Mammouth) or closer (Big Bear - not been there tho). Blokey loves going biking every sunday morning...at about 6 :scared:
We don't go downtown/gas lamp to eat or go out all that often....parking's a bit of a pain - we prefer local....La Jolla, Del Mar. We dont find SD anymore expensive than anyone else, except for real estate as has already been mentioned. The average-ish cost of a 2 BR condo in a decent area is about/ a bit more than $330K, rental prices - check craigslist.org
Like the others have said, there are jarheads about, and also lots of students, but there are loads of normal people.
Feel free to PM me - I'll help with anyhting that I can.
Cheers
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I spend almost 3 months each year in SD. Brit fiance moved out there over 3 yrs ago for a perm job. 2 1/2 yrs ago we bought a condo in Carmel Valley/Del Mar. We love it. California has expanded so quickly over the last 20-30 yrs, and SD over the last 10 yrs or so, which means that there are loads of people who have come from elsewhere, so lots of expats and other friendly people to help you settle in.
The best thing is the weather - we find that we can do absolutely anything that we want to.....we dont need to wait to see "what the weather's like" etc... We can go skiing about 5 hrs drive away (Mammouth) or closer (Big Bear - not been there tho). Blokey loves going biking every sunday morning...at about 6 :scared:
We don't go downtown/gas lamp to eat or go out all that often....parking's a bit of a pain - we prefer local....La Jolla, Del Mar. We dont find SD anymore expensive than anyone else, except for real estate as has already been mentioned. The average-ish cost of a 2 BR condo in a decent area is about/ a bit more than $330K, rental prices - check craigslist.org
Like the others have said, there are jarheads about, and also lots of students, but there are loads of normal people.
Feel free to PM me - I'll help with anyhting that I can.
Cheers
E
Nov 13th 2006, 10:11 pm
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Re: Would like information about San Diego
Originally Posted by Dan725
As far as San Diego goes, I have visited a couple of times, its a beatiful looking city, the downtown has really come on a lot and there is lots happening. Suburbs like La Jolla also very nice. Crime etc will be no worse than anywhere else. If you don't think the housing is too bad (I assume that you will be earning at least $300k a year), go for it. Me, no way I can afford to. I found homes very similar to our 300kish Florida home for between $900k and $1.1 million, and I'm not joking, the prices are really that bad as far as I can see.
Nov 14th 2006, 8:00 am
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Re: Would like information about San Diego
Originally Posted by Giantaxe
San Diego is pretty much bubble-central in terms of house prices. Prices have dropped over the last year, but they're still painfully high and who knows what direction they will move in in the future?
Jul 24th 2007, 12:19 am
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