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I'm certain that Costa Mesa must have some very nice neighborhoods, but isn't unwise to live in a good area within proximity to bad ones? If Costa Mesa was trending up, I would want to live there. I'm just wondering if it's trending down though.

Good Point. But as for Costa Mesa, I'm merely stating the facts. 1. Its home values are below that of Huntington and Newport, although it's comparably close to the coast. 2. Its schools, Estancia and Costa Mesa High, have much lower academic standings than Edison, Huntington, Marina...

sleep at 12am, wake up at 6am. nap at 5pm, gym at either 7pm or 9pm. my goal is to sleep 8hrs a day and work 8hrs a day. 4 hrs for cleaning, eating, and commuting. 4 hrs for physical activity and leisure. on the weekends, it's 8hrs of sleep, 8hrs of routine activities, 8hrs of...

i actually had dinner at "open sesame" in belmont shore on sunday. i do like 2nd street. but honestly, main street in huntington is a lot cooler. :) for some reason, i think people in la county are too stylish. i think people in orange county care more about their physique than their...

not familiar with the area. i'm beginning to notice that most people on this blog always favor areas that they are familiar with. some prefer the north such as fullerton, brea, orange, and anaheim; others prefer the south such as san clemente, mission viejo, lake forest, and laguna niguel...

I guess that eventually, I would like to settle somewhere close to the coast. My options are Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Costa Mesa, and Newport Beach. Seal Beach seems a little dead, Huntington Beach is cool, Fountain Valley is nice, Costa Mesa is just not too good, while...

Hey, some homes in Huntington Beach are ultra nice - just think Seacliff and the Bluffs. As for old homes, there's plenty of them surrounding Costa Mesa (minus Irvine of course). I can see why Santa Ana would affect northern CM, but why isn't the southern part on par with Huntington or...

I just don't understand Costa Mesa. On the surface, its location makes it comparable to Huntington Beach and Newport Beach - it's close to the coast and situated between those two cities. In addition, it's also between Fountain Valley and Irvine - two cities with superior schools. Yet, Costa...

I suggest you move to Fountain Valley - it has schools comparable to those in Irvine, yet it's not cookie-cutter suburbia. It's conveniently located near the beaches of Huntington and art centers in Costa Mesa. Although the Orange Circle would be a good place for you, the surrounding schools...

In terms of academics, you cannot go wrong with Irvine schools. But frankly, a kid can do well in almost any school in Orange County. If it was my choice, any school with an API score of over 800 should be more than fine. Oxford Academy 982 Troy High School 917...

wow, after reading all these comments, i don't feel sorry for any of these people who are losing their homes. on a lighter note, i have several friends with stable jobs and decent income who decided to not buy during the boom; now they're looking forward to go homeshopping this summer. i...