Reviews & Comments
Temecula, CA
Living in Temecula -
6/9/2009Temecula is a nice city, with many wineries, and good schools. I lived their and liked it very much, but it has changed quite a bit over the last 5 years. The problem now is that it has grown so rapidly, it's just way too overbuilt. The traffic is pretty bad, there are now high rise buildings, a huge mega mall that is way too big, and a casino. Sometimes it can take 40 minutes to drive across town, the traffic is so bad. When I lived in Temecula it had a more serene country feel to it, although you had all the restaurants, entertainment, etc. that you wanted. It was so relaxing, and friendly. I feel that the builders have really taken away the ambience of Temecula. Many of my friends have also left the area because it is too crowded, and there is such a feeling of general disconnect instead of community.
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Living in Rancho Santa Margarita -
6/9/2009Rancho Santa Margarita is perhaps the best place in south Orange County to be.I wouldn't raise my family anywhere else. I have lived in two other south Orange county cities, and returned to Rancho both times, and now I am here to stay. I have been all over, and I feel that it is one of the best places to live in the state. It is so beautiful out here, gorgeous weather and mountain views. It is very clean and well kept. The schools are top-notch. It is one of the safest cities in the United States for its size. There are many things for the kids to do. Beach club, pools, movies in the park. (And they are all FREE) The thing I like best about Rancho is its "hometown" feel. People are friendly, and eager to know thier neighbors. In most neiborhoods you will see block parties going on in the summer, and kids selling lemonade from their lemonade stands. It's just a little slice of heaven. You don't see communities like this anymore.