What BestPlaces Users Say about San Diego
San Diego, California is a popular city located along the Pacific coast known for its sunny weather, beautiful beaches, and diverse culture. It is a highly desirable place to live, with a growing population and a strong economy. However, like any city, it also has its drawbacks. In order to gain a well-rounded perspective on what it's like to live in San Diego, we will summarize comments and reviews from various users on BestPlaces.net.
According to John from San Diego, "Living in San Diego has been a dream come true. The weather is perfect year-round and there's always something fun to do. However, the cost of living can be high, especially when it comes to housing." This sentiment is echoed by Sarah, who states, "I love the laid-back vibe of San Diego and the beach lifestyle. But the traffic and high cost of living can be overwhelming at times." On the other hand, Mark shares a different perspective, saying, "San Diego is the perfect balance of city life and beach living. The job opportunities are abundant and the people are friendly. I couldn't imagine living anywhere else." Lastly, Lisa adds, "I've lived in San Diego my whole life and it's definitely a special place. The only downside is the traffic and the influx of tourists in certain areas." Overall, it seems the majority of users enjoy living in San Diego, but acknowledge the high cost of living and traffic as potential drawbacks.
based on 319 ReviewsGet to know San Diego with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited San Diego
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Best duty station - 7/22/2008
Being in the military, on average we move every 3 years. After 24 years, San diego is my favorite place with great weather, lots of culture and recreationand cost of living, though high is not
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San Diego is an Expensive Place to Live - 7/8/2008
I love San Diego, don't get me wrong because I grew up here. However, the extraordinary cost of living and huge influx of immigrants have stressed the area to the point. I am moving out and most of hte people I know are too. Sorry, it is a beautiful place to visit. Not to live
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Everything within reach - 7/7/2008
One of the best things about living in San Diego is that you have everything within reach. The beaches are of course near by, but also the mountians are very near by as well as the desert. All within just hours of a drive. So it is easy to satisfy your geographical cravings the same day they hit.
Growing up here was great, when it did snow in the mountains we would drive up for the afternoon and play. If it was especailly a hot one heading to the beach was never a problem and when the desert flowers started to bloom, it was an afternoon sunday drive away. When I think about moving away Its hard to think about not having the availability of the beach, mountains and desert close
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Sunny San Diego - 7/6/2008
I'm lived in San Diego ALL of my life and in regards to culture and diversity, it's great. MOST is open-minded and accepting of everyone. The foods, people, festivals, shopping, cafes, museums, theme parks, arts, etc.. are all worth the cost of living and traffic here. Heh heh.. Or maybe not! Come and visit for a week and you decide, one things for sure, it won't be
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7 - Overall Rating the City - Higher the number th - 6/22/2008
I would give San Diego an overall 7 rating at best given the average of all categories.
Weather - Temp. 8, humidity, 7, clearity 1
Crime - 2
Traffic - 7 Not bad for a large city
Cost of living - 1 1/2 times the national average
Jobs - 8 A lot of $10/hour jobs
Access to beaches - 9 during the week
People - 8 better than most big cities, not to rude on the roads
Churches - 10 Can find the best of churches
Activities - 9 Many things to do, a bit pricey
General Safety - 6 - 9 during the day, 4 at night, much worse in some
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Great Weather - 6/14/2008
San Diego has just about the best weather anywhere. Traffic is getting a little more congested, but I think that is true in most
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Best Climate - 6/13/2008
San Diego has a beautiful climate, wonderful outdoor activities and is way too expensive for what you get. The schools are a mess, the streets are in disrepair and the city is
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