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
Living in San Diego - 3/5/2012
One of the best things about living in San Diego is the climate. It is as perfect as it can get. There are some variances..there actually are seasons but the consistancy of sunny days and mild temperatuires allows for daily outdoor activities. The next best thing about San Diego are the beautiful beaches. I was driving past the beaches in Carlsbad today and was reminded how gorgeous they are at various times of day. As a real estate agent I belive prices here are a bargain. I just traveled to New Orleans. I loved the city but after checking condo and home prices in good areas in the city I realized what a bargain we have here in San Diego! Also because San Diego covers such a large area there are so many different types of neighborhoods and housing styles.
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EAST COAST TO WEST COAST - 2/24/2012
I still have a place in New York City but presently reside in San Diego. I had resided in Albany, New York, Fort Lauderdale,Florida, Dallas,Texas, Los Angeles, Ca, Bay Area near San Francisco and I'm extremely happy with San Diego. Weather best in U.S., traffic still manageable, beautiful coast, great resturants,active in shape people, and friendly to boot. Drugs everywhere but no different than any big city. Multicultural mid size city which I like. Like anywhere else ther are homeless, gangs, and poverty but only in certain specific areas just like any other city. It is a city after all.Love San Diego!.
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AAhhhh California - 12/16/2011
I am 6th generation Californian. You hear a lot of rumors and stories about "Californians" just keep in mind, most of those people are NOT from here. We Always have things to do, for any type of person. We have all you could ask for. We have great communities supportive of diversity. Unfortunatley, it costs a buttload to live here comfortably. The average 1 bedroom apartment is $1000. per month if not more. Yes there are lower places, but in ugly, high crime/gang areas. Or they are over 40 miles from where you have to work. our best feature is our health care options. If you have insurance or pulic assistance, California offers just about everything. in fact UCLA which is on ly 2 hours away is rated #2 hospital in the country. But have a good job, because like a lot of places if you dont, the pay rate here is barely enought to meek by... Everyone talks about how minimum wage is so high, well its all relative. You couldnt afford to live alone on it. Even if you owned your
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Hello - 10/30/2011
Well, this is weird. O.K...something about San Diego. I don't want to grow old here, too expensive and too big. When I retire in about 10 years, I was looking at the possible places to go that would be a better fit. After some contemplation, I am thinking of moving back to where I came from, the Northwest.
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Living in San Diego - 8/31/2011
I was born & raised in San Diego. Though most of my relatives still live there I moved in the '70s. I saw San Diego grow from the dairy farms in Mission Valley to having no freeway between there and L.A.
Some of the reasons that I never moved back was that it basically has 2 seasons - hot & not so much. In the fall the leaves just die and fall off. One of the main things that doesn't attract me anymore is that it is landlocked on 2 sides: the ocean and the border.
San Diego has a tremendous diversity of people and things to do. It is a wonderful place to live if your lifestyle is casual, active in sports and other interests. As for me, I want to live where there are 4 seasons and I don't have to shop for a Christmas tree in shorts and a tank top. More power to you, go for it!
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Considering moving from Florida - 8/8/2011
We could really use your help and insight. Considering moving to San Diego County as semi-retirees from Palm Beach County, Florida. We've visited a couple of times and are most excited about the weather however; most of the reviews on this site are quite negative and disturbing so we are asking for some information on things like the actual cost of utilities (perhaps you can state your monthly costs and size of living quarters), your take on crime, traffic and of course your general place of residence such as 'Chula Vista', 'Poway', etc. Concise, but descriptive facts will truly help - thank you in advance for your
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Beautiful but expensive - 6/13/2011
Overall San Diego truly is an amazing city to live, the great weather, diversity and beauty of the county makes it one of the most desirable places to live. The only problem is the cost of living is outrageous, especially considering the depressing California job market.
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Native San Diegan Looking Elsewhere!! - 6/3/2011
After reading these posts I can agree with both the "Pro's" and the "Cons" but as a native SD born & raised here for 39 years I am now looking to leave, no doubt about it. Yes it's sunny ALL the time, I can't tell if it's summer or winter, it all blends together, and I'm not so sure i like looking out the dining room window at Xmas dinner and seeing palm trees swaying in the sun. it's weird, yet all i know. it was fine growing up i guess, but now that i have a child i am scared to death to raise him here - no way. there are drugs everywhere - in the good neighborhoods & bad - it's the NORM. gangs, crime, homeless people multiplying 10 fold since i was a girl, and growing rapidly, expanding right into the suburban neighborhoods. i don't feel safe, the people really are so shallow & rude, it's crazy. Traffic, road rage, pathetic schools unless you get really lucky or live in an elite neighborhood. even then the proximity to the border means a majority of hispanics in many schools
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Living in San Diego - 5/11/2011
Vacationing for a week or two in San Diego is great. But from someone who lived in San Diego/Southern CA for 57 years -- it's a terrible place to live. There are too many people. My whole life was ruled by traffic. The air pollution is incredible. Nice weather, day after day after day, becomes very boring. Then there are the earthquakes, which have become more and more frequent and increasingly higher on The Richter Scale. I've been gone for 5 years, and I still miss the beach (altho' in the summer I had to get there by 7 a.m. to get a parking spot). But whenever I think of Southern CA, the first thing I remember is being stuck in
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