Sounds like downtown San Diego might be the right place for you. As for me, I'll probably move to Vegas since it's kind of my 2nd home already (and since I hate paying state income taxes).OpenSky said:We moved back to Irvine after a few years north of LA for job reasons, schools and it's "comfortable." But once the kids are done with school (<10 years) we are GONZO.
I want to live in a highly walkable place and one with stellar public transit, downsize to one car or less and bike/walk 90% of the time. A place with character - a few rough edges. Good food and live music. Lots going on. A vibe that isn't manufactured by Donald Bren's army but springs forth from people's garages. A place with real, deep history. A city with dimension yet you can get your arms around it.
I don't want a Johns Creek - I want an anti-Irvine.
If I had to choose today, the shortlist would be:
- San Diego
- Portland, OR
- Denver, CO
- Ventura, CA
Where would you otherwise be, or is Irvine *it* for you?
bones said:Hard question. I love living in major cities with great walkability (i.e SF, NYC), but hate the weather in those places. I have gotten "soft" and addicted to southern california's amazing weather so not sure where I would move after Irvine?.
irvinehomeowner said:I wouldn't want to leave SoCal... so from the that list... has to be San Diego.
But, like Homie, I would addNewport/CDM/LagunaSanta Ana to that list so I'm still close to family and friends.
bones said:Maybe I'll move to Newport/Laguna/CDM with Homie & Co
OpenSky said:I want to live in a highly walkable place and one with stellar public transit, downsize to one car or less and bike/walk 90% of the time. A place with character - a few rough edges. Good food and live music. Lots going on. A vibe that isn't manufactured by Donald Bren's army but springs forth from people's garages.
So close. Come to Mayberry.OpenSky said:I think I'd do Hermosa/Manhattan Beach/Redondo before Santa Monica.
Haowen Wong said:Why not Singapore?
No way I could live there. It's hard for me to stay within the speed limit sometimes and I don't want to be caned.lnc said:Haowen Wong said:Why not Singapore?
A car lover's nightmare.
Your Honda Accord will cost more than a BMW 5 series here. A BMW M3 will cost $300k in Singapore. A simple Porsche Carrera will cost more than $400k.
And don't even think about speeding over there, Singapore still carry out corporal punishments, just imagine the punishment would be if you drive over the speed limit. :'(
OpenSky said:If I had to choose today, the shortlist would be:
- San Diego
- Portland, OR
- Denver, CO
- Ventura, CA
Where would you otherwise be, or is Irvine *it* for you?