re: Been here all my life - 12/24/2009
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4/18/2010
I rented in the historic district of Anaheim off Lemon St, a few blocks north of Pearson Park. I loved, loved the neighborhood and character of these old homes. $1800/mo for a 2br, 1 ba, 1800 sq feet, wrap-around porch, shed, ample back and front yard, not inclusive (paid water only). No AC but washer/dryer hookups. Kitchen had been updated. Expensive, but it was in one of the best neighborhoods of Anaheim. Was it worth it? Comparatively, CA is just ridiculous so I thought it was a pretty good deal, but it still strained the budget. But that's CA for you.
I loved that neighborhood. The original Northgate, Mexican grocery store was around the corner. Anaheim's clubbing experience at Ember, dive bars and late night taqueria dining off Anaheim Blvd as well. If you wanted a more main stream grocery shopping experience, Albertsons two more blocks down with a Starbucks. Disneyland, Anaheim Gardenwalk, The Block a 5 min drive South with the 5 freeway. 5 mins north, Fullerton nightlife, dining and shopping complexes as well as the 91 Fwy. Downtown Anaheim, with food, lifestyle boutiques, post office, CVS, UPS, utilities and ice rink was a block or so down. I loved, loved all the conveniences. Your standard ice cream truck came around 3pm. The Mexican soft serve ice cream, nacho truck came around 5pm. There was a tamale guy every weekend. A churro lady every so often. And corn/chicharone guys easily found everyday. Every Thursday the Farmer's market, which I love. Walmart and Target 5 mins West. The Orange Mall and downtown Orange, Mainplace Mall to the East about 10-15 mins.
Kid, family, dog, cat friendly neighborhood.
This will not be everyone's experience of Anaheim, because the rest of Anaheim is kind of eh. But I found a rare opening in a good niche and PAID for it.
Tracy | Anaheim, CA