Some of this is spot on, especially the part about avoiding N. Ridgewood, because it is a bad scene. But things to do? I guess that depends on what you like to do. It's a stretch to say that dating prospects are good too. My hair cutter said that it took her over 7 years to find a man that was not burdened by drug and/or alcohol problems. That is the scene in many places. There's a sort of low life element that drinks and likes drugs, along with the drunk party types. The crime can be a little crazy on the mainland side as well. I still miss the beach and views of the water, and loved to swim in the warmth of it, but a little time on the beach goes a long way. There are no, as in none, zero, places to escape the sun, and dodging cars while you're walking on the sand is less than enjoyable. Dangerous too. For biking it's a great place because you can ride your bike on the sidewalk in Florida, which is cool because you almost never encounter anyone actually walking on those things. But be prepared for corrupt and incompetent city "leadership", a real hateful attitude toward the less fortunate, and very few liberal people. Volusia county ranks at or near the bottom of all the counties you will encounter in the area.
steve | Albuquerque, NM | Report Abuse