Moving to California

ttam · 05-11-2011, 10:31 AM

My vote goes for OC/Irvine. Great weather, lots to do, and better streets for driving IMO. If you are driving around towards LA area, a lot of the streets there have crappy pavement jobs and a ton of pot holes.

Psylight · 05-11-2011, 10:56 AM

San Diego! Second, OC.

Billdozer · 05-11-2011, 12:51 PM

Fullerton! Irvine or old town Orange. Thats all you need right there.

CPWINCH · 05-11-2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bsamoul

Go to socal and you instantly turn into a bro hahaha

bros are gay, u might turn into a pothead thats about it

Psylight · 05-11-2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CPWINCH

bros are gay, u might turn into a pothead thats about it

Whoops...almost read that wrong. +1 on the Potheading scene.

Syndicategt · 05-11-2011, 05:03 PM

Just stay away from any town with the names Rio, Rancho, or Linda in it

Advan · 05-11-2011, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndicategt

Just stay away from any town with the names Rio, Rancho, or Linda in it

haha ... my gf and I will be visiting San Diego .. any good places to site see, and grab food?? i've been there once but it was for business and didn't really have a chance to "explore"

crzylildude · 05-12-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Advan

haha ... my gf and I will be visiting San Diego .. any good places to site see, and grab food?? i've been there once but it was for business and didn't really have a chance to "explore"

LA JOLLA COVE

sleepyx637 · 05-12-2011, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Advan

haha ... my gf and I will be visiting San Diego .. any good places to site see, and grab food?? i've been there once but it was for business and didn't really have a chance to "explore"

- phil's bbq (call in your order, otherwise be prepared for a 1.5 hour standing wait)
- cafe 222 for breakfast/brunch

neech · 05-12-2011, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndicategt

Just stay away from any town with the names Rio, Rancho, or Linda in it

you forgot "Los"!

There is a city in New Mexico by Albuquerque called "Rio Rancho".. Epic failure of a city that is

I might be moving out to San Jose (work's HQ is there).. Is it possible to commute from Santa Cruz or does 17 get too backed up? (sorry, haven't been there since I was 10).

timmahh · 05-12-2011, 12:39 PM

Move To Rio Linda.

kred · 05-12-2011, 01:06 PM

whatever you do...DO NOT live in Sacramento

JGMODS · 05-12-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by neech

you forgot "Los"!

There is a city in New Mexico by Albuquerque called "Rio Rancho".. Epic failure of a city that is

I might be moving out to San Jose (work's HQ is there).. Is it possible to commute from Santa Cruz or does 17 get too backed up? (sorry, haven't been there since I was 10).

Depending on day & time it can. I'd aim for something closer to actual San Jose or closer bordering cities.

jaceaholic · 05-12-2011, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay@ModProjeKt.com

Depending on day & time it can. I'd aim for something closer to actual San Jose or closer bordering cities.

+1.. that 17 freeway is crazy during traffic times..

JGMODS · 05-12-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jaceaholic

+1.. that 17 freeway is crazy during traffic times..

Plus all the cops.. my friend is a 17 legend... got a citation on the way to santa cruz... then got another citation on the way to court to pay off the original citation..

Syndicategt · 05-12-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by timmahh

Move To Rio Linda.

See my theory proves correct

Snow King · 05-12-2011, 03:20 PM

Having lived in Northern, Central, and Southern California I have visited or been though most of these places and they are very diverse in what they have to offer or lack of it.

It all depends on what you are looking for and what is important to you. Here are just some things to think about:

Art/Culture/Food/Nightlife
Low housing prices
Suburban or Urban living?
Traffic/Commutes
Weather
Distance to beaches, ski resorts, hiking trails, lakes, VEGAS, etc...
Distance from major airports (SFO and LAX good for international flying convenience - many direct flights to everywhere)
Hot Girls

I personally like living in West LA because I like the nice weather year around, close to the beach, close to ski resorts, amazing, diverse, and unique food (i'm a foodie), always something to do never bored. But I do have to put up with traffic (rush hr is every hr, but I don't mind esp top down in my e93) and higher cost of living. But then again priorities may change when I get wife and kids...

If I had choose, I would prioritize as follows:

LA/West Hollywood/Burbank
Woodland Hills
San Jose
Orange
Burbank/Glendale
Sacramento
Westminster
Riverside

Rule of thumb: The more inland you go, the less exciting the place but also has less density making for less traffic and lower cost of living. But sometimes crime/gang activity can be increased in those areas too...

Alina · 05-15-2011, 01:54 AM

Orange County all the way! The weather is always nice and everything is much closer to each other here (ie, beach, markets, food, hang out spots). Orange County is pretty much at the center of everything if you think about it.

If you're into asian food then westminster is cool ... beware of asian drivers though. I live near there and it makes me nervous everytime I go into the area

carfreak83 · 05-15-2011, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by kred

whatever you do...DO NOT live in Sacramento

i unfortunately live Sacramento and moved here from Dallas and now FINALLY moving back next month. This place is horrible, stay far away!

Proper Motion LLC · 05-16-2011, 02:27 PM

Brea

Closer access to 57/60/10 incase you wanna head North, East, or West for whatever reasons.

ned.alford19 · 05-18-2011, 12:04 AM

Woodlands is a great area to live in. Good neighborhood, everything within reach and good place to shop by.

05-11-2011, 10:31 AM	#45
ttam Major 39 Rep 1,111 Posts Drives: Chevrolet movie theater Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (19)	My vote goes for OC/Irvine. Great weather, lots to do, and better streets for driving IMO. If you are driving around towards LA area, a lot of the streets there have crappy pavement jobs and a ton of pot holes.
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05-11-2011, 10:56 AM	#46
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05-11-2011, 12:51 PM	#47
Billdozer Enlisted Member 2 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	Fullerton! Irvine or old town Orange. Thats all you need right there. __________________ 2011 335d, JBD Tune ,19" Avant Garde M310,Grills & 2" Drop
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05-12-2011, 12:39 PM	#55
timmahh ghey 483 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: Viertürigen Fahrzeugs Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southern California iTrader: (1)	Move To Rio Linda. __________________ 21 G05 > 20 G05 > 17 G30 > 14 F30 > 08 E90
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05-12-2011, 01:06 PM	#56
kred Lieutenant 80 Rep 532 Posts Drives: '07 e92 328i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	whatever you do...DO NOT live in Sacramento __________________ 2007 Space Gray 6MT 328i / BMW SSK
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05-12-2011, 03:20 PM	#61
Snow King Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 270 Posts Drives: 2007 E93 335i Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	Having lived in Northern, Central, and Southern California I have visited or been though most of these places and they are very diverse in what they have to offer or lack of it. It all depends on what you are looking for and what is important to you. Here are just some things to think about: Art/Culture/Food/Nightlife Low housing prices Suburban or Urban living? Traffic/Commutes Weather Distance to beaches, ski resorts, hiking trails, lakes, VEGAS, etc... Distance from major airports (SFO and LAX good for international flying convenience - many direct flights to everywhere) Hot Girls I personally like living in West LA because I like the nice weather year around, close to the beach, close to ski resorts, amazing, diverse, and unique food (i'm a foodie), always something to do never bored. But I do have to put up with traffic (rush hr is every hr, but I don't mind esp top down in my e93) and higher cost of living. But then again priorities may change when I get wife and kids... If I had choose, I would prioritize as follows: LA/West Hollywood/Burbank Woodland Hills San Jose Orange Burbank/Glendale Sacramento Westminster Riverside Rule of thumb: The more inland you go, the less exciting the place but also has less density making for less traffic and lower cost of living. But sometimes crime/gang activity can be increased in those areas too...
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05-15-2011, 01:54 AM	#62
Alina Member 4 Rep 12 Posts Drives: Alpine White E92 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	Orange County all the way! The weather is always nice and everything is much closer to each other here (ie, beach, markets, food, hang out spots). Orange County is pretty much at the center of everything if you think about it. If you're into asian food then westminster is cool ... beware of asian drivers though. I live near there and it makes me nervous everytime I go into the area
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Proper Motion LLC Custom Powder Coater 147 Rep 2,784 Posts Drives: White 335i Sedan Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orange County CA iTrader: (2)	Brea Closer access to 57/60/10 incase you wanna head North, East, or West for whatever reasons. __________________ www.propermotion714.com
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05-18-2011, 12:04 AM	#65
ned.alford19 New Member 0 Rep 25 Posts Drives: i have BMW 3 series Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Benson, Arizona iTrader: (0)	Woodlands is a great area to live in. Good neighborhood, everything within reach and good place to shop by.
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