Review of San Diego, California


advice on wildfires
Star Rating - 3/21/2015
Hello,
My husband and I are thinking of relocating to San Diego from the East Coast. It has a lot of things we want--lots to do, sunny weather, a progressive vibe. However, I've been a little freaked out about all the reports of wildfires. Is this an increasing risk that should make us think twice about relocating there? Also, I have very mild asthma and I am concerned about how air quality may be affected---are there places in the area that would have less fire risk/better air quality. Thanks for your input!
sue | Mahwah, NJ
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I live in Oceanside, 30 miles North of SD; been here 4 years (came from SF Bay area). It's dry here, 10 in. or so of rain in a 'normal' year, fires are not a big issue tho if you watch the TV news it seems that way. On thing to also think about, pollent allergies/asthma - I know from first hand experience that pollen allergies abound as I am worse off here than up in NorCal according to my allergist - problem is mild year-round climate means ANYTHING will grow here and it will grow ALL year long, so not a great place for people like me. Aside from that, the air is pretty decent if you're within a few miles of the coastline.
bill | Oceanside, CA | Report Abuse

Wild fires are the least of worries here in beautiful expensive San Diego the big one is coming,,, been here for 50 years it's getting colder and colder and the ocean water is freezing moving to Florida!
Stef | San Diego, CA | Report Abuse
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