Prosperity Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I'm going to be spending this summer as a legal intern in San Diego. I don't have a car, and I need to live somewhere that is within a trolley commute of Downtown (where i'll be working) and University of San Diego (might take a class there). I'm thinking about Pacific Beach, and Mission Valley. Anybody have any ideas about where else I could live? Old Town? Downtown? I'm not very familiar with the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacase Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Downtown, hands down. Eye candy everywhere. Keep your head on a swivel. Two of my boys have condos downtown, awesome place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I'll be there on March 23-25 if you want to grab a beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulane Skins Fan Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I moved away from San Diego about 7 years ago, but I don't think Pacific Beach of Mission Beach has trolley access to Downtown. It didn't when I was there, anyway. Regardless, those are two great places to live, especially for 23 year old. Downtown is a great place to live now too though. No beach. Just ask yourself if you want to be on the beach or in the city. Couple other places that are worth checking out are Ocean Beach (a little more grungy than the other two, but that can be good and bad), and also Point Loma. Mission Bay/Crowne Point is good too. Essentially right between mission beach and pacific beach. In someways Mission Bay is better than Mission Beach too. Basically, San Diego is awesome and you won't go wrong. Just don't live too far east in the hills or the desert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thanks TSF, I think there is a trolley line out there... but the place I'm thinking of is near University of San Diego I'll be there on March 23-25 if you want to grab a beer unfortunately I won't be out there till June 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikedones Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Honestly, downtown and mission beach are great if you can find a place without breaking the bank. But if you're looking for the best value, I would say Mission Valley hands down. They have 20-minute trolley access to everywhere in San Diego (downtown, mission beach, old town, college area) it's really easy and they have a lot stops around the Mission area. Plus you're next to the essentials like Wal-Mart, Target, Ikea, Lowes, the Malls (both mission and fashion), a lot of grocery stores, bunch of great restaurants, you couldn't really say the same about the Beach or Downtown. Even though PB and Downtown may have the night life, there are a boatload of great dive bars around the mission area as well. Hope this helps ---------- Post added March-10th-2011 at 10:06 AM ---------- Also, I know the football season won't be going on but if you're in the Ocean Beach area try to stop by Winstons, the local Redskins Bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVAbrendan Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I'm considering relocating to San Diego myself and have been doing quite a bit of research. Mission Valley always comes up, as goes North Park. PB and OB seem fun too. Check out this forum - it's really helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacase Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I live in Ranch Bernardo, I like it out here because it is quiet, but it really limits the social aspect. If my job wasn't out here I would easily be downtown. Gas is to high right now and I am being cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 are there affordable (450,000-500,000) single family homes in San Diego proper? Or is everything 1,000,00+ or towhouse/condo? it seems like you kind of have to go north a bit or to chula vista to find SF homes that aren't outrageous poway seems like a pretty good option. there are SF homes there but you aren't that far away from everything going on at the beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paredskinsfan Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I am a fan of Imperial Beach myself, lived there for 6 years you can catch the bus to the trolley from your front door check out ye olde plank inn while your their. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 thats south san diego right? hows it living so close to the border? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmySmith Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 are there affordable (450,000-500,000) single family homes in San Diego proper? Or is everything 1,000,00+ or towhouse/condo?it seems like you kind of have to go north a bit or to chula vista to find SF homes that aren't outrageous poway seems like a pretty good option. there are SF homes there but you aren't that far away from everything going on at the beach You can buy my friend's house that he paid 700K for 5 years ago. Probably worth 400K. With houses in that area dropping so fast and so far, I bet the rental market is killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 ^does he actually have it listed for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 I'm considering relocating to San Diego myself and have been doing quite a bit of research. Mission Valley always comes up, as goes North Park. PB and OB seem fun too.Check out this forum - it's really helpful. damn, the internet really does have everything Downtown, hands down. Eye candy everywhere. Keep your head on a swivel. Two of my boys have condos downtown, awesome place. If I can find a place under 900/month downtown but I'm starting to think that's doubtful I'd rather be close to where I'll be working and have a short trip to the beach than live at the beach and have a short trip to my work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renaissance Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I'm surprised MissU hasn't posted here yet. You should PM her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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