If I ever considered moving to Menifee, I would certainly use your services. This was such an up front and honest review. So many realtors highlight the positive aspects and avoid saying anything negative. This is the way to build a business and develop trust with clients.
@@bigg368 I would say so! There’s a very diverse set of people out here and I haven’t really seen any sort of discrimination or harassment in my three years here! As with any area, I’m sure there are some bad apples, but my personal experience is that everyone is very friendly and welcoming!
Menifee is a very nice city, quiet and relaxing and not recommended for people who like to party all the time. Menifee and all its neighbors cities can offer many things such as big houses with a lot of acreage something that can not be found in LA area and OC area, you can also do hiking, bicycle and lots of walking, fresh air and far from the smog
I just bought a new built in Menifee .. Im a wedding photographer and I absolutely hate working in LA I have to mentally prepare for it when ever I do… all the drawbacks of living in Menifee are the absolute best..
The new Costco is set to open at the end of May. It's south on the 215 just off Clinton Keith. I moved to Menifee 8 months ago from San Diego. I really like it
I’ll be moving there from Signal Hill, Ca. in about 4 months and I work in downtown LA. With that said, all the things you mentioned as drawbacks are what I actually LIKE about Menifee. I’m looking forward to retirement in about a year and a half, if that. Until then, my commute is gonna suck, but I think it’ll be worth it !
The lifestyle change is a HUGE plus!!! Whenever we drive back to the "city" we hate the traffic and are so happy that we moved further out. We were almost neighbors... we moved this way from Lakewood. Where are you moving to?
Menifee is slower pace, new housing & stores, great for small children family living, a lot warmer weather, open spaces, good horse country, nature lovers, dirt bikers, wine country, less people and traffic....it is building up
I bought off Newport rd across the new Sprouts July 2021 and I love it!! I work in EL Segundo 89 miles away but totally worth the drive for my wife and daughter, gas prices have been higher as my co worker lives in Temecula and has always told me that. Keep up the great videos 👍🏻oh yea there’s suppose to be a movie theater and bowling 🎳 alley right next to sprouts off Newport rd they started construction you can see the sound insulation in the lot but work has been paused since I moved here idk 🤷♂️ why .
That movie theater will not be built, it nearly fell down during construction, I am sure it is tied up in litigation, and it will be torn down, that thing would not have survived a 1.0 earthquake
Menifee depends who you are. Alot of city people love to break free of that city rush and visit menifee as a relaxing country vibe. As a motocross racer, on the pro mx path, menifee is a heaven on earth.
Sounds like a pretty good place …. newer schools, friendly people, slower pace, central location for shopping, 2 diff freeways to access. Most things are only 30 mins away? 👍🏼
Really good place to live! Most of what you’d want to do is within 30 min. Bigger attractions- like amusements parks or pro sports teams are about an hour away though
If I'm not mistaken, the banks pulled the plug on financing that project and with covid going on, Krikorian was struggling to find new financing. Sucks, but that's what happens in business sometimes. Hopefully another theater company jumps in and takes over.
@@LivingSomewhereInSoCal I am on the Chamber of Commerce I think they are going to build all the business around the Theater and sue the hell out of them or sell it to a different company. It is supposed to have a Bowling ally and Sports bar.
I am from Long Beach and I love where I am from and love my peoples. Menifee was a cool little city but out of all the cities I lived in SoCal, San Diego is probably the best. It's just as expensive as LA but San Diego seems way less crowded and more organized. And lets be honest San Diego is way more beautiful than LA they just suck in sports LOL!
I lived in San Diego too and loved it! As I’ve gotten older and had kids, I like things at a little bit of a slower pace, and less crowded 😆 Love the vibe in SD for sure though!
Hey,my name's Matt. I just got to Menifee from Michigan. I'm here to network and meet new people who are business minded like myself. Staying with a friend for the first month but could use some additional pointers to expedite the start up process. What's the best way to direct message you?
What I hate about Menifee is the local shopping centers, when you're driving there you can't turn left you can't make a U turn you can't do this and you can't do that and you have to go all the way down the damn end of the street before you can turn around, everybody is boxed in while driving like sheep. After spending the last four years in a small town where there's no traffic lights there is traffic circles and four-way stops which means you're not sitting at a traffic, like I've become so accustomed to, not being in the city traffic that going back to California cities is absolutely disgusting with a huge loss of freedom.
The one thing that really bothers me about Menifee is the lights, they are all timed to be red when the groups of cars come to the light, so Newport is the main thorough fare, and you will hit every light on the red going from the 215 to the 15 freeway, one early morning on a Sat. it took me 45 minutes to get to the freeway, it should have taken 15. 30 years ago no one knew where Menifee was and now everyone knows where Menifee is. It is a great town and the cheapest homes closets to Camp Pendleton. We are literally 1 1/2 hours from almost anything in So Cal.
Menifee is more of a SD feel kinda. It is lay back. Visit Breweries in Murrieta and Temecula and Wineries. Bike with the Bike Clubs, and mountain bike Greer or take and Uber to Old Town like the Gas Lamp. Hang out at PitStop and Savage Chef Bar and Grill etc. Party at Blackbird Tavern, Pub and Club Old Town, and Baileys after 10 with the DJ. There are also 2 Speak Easies in Old Town but take an Uber from Menifee. Never Drive to Old Town Temecula to party.
There are areas that seem to have more police activity, but overall it’s a safe city. As far as senior communities, are you asking for like a complex? Or just like an area with a bunch of senior housing?
There's actually a new community being built in Temecula that's going to be amazing!!! What's your budget? I could probably better answer you with numbers in mind... Here's a link to all the 55+ in the area. michaeldebelak.exprealty.com/index.php?advanced=1&display=&min=0&max=100000000&beds=0&baths=0&types%5B%5D=1&types%5B%5D=2&types%5B%5D=31&types%5B%5D=3&types%5B%5D=6&types%5B%5D=15&statuses%5B%5D=0&statuses%5B%5D=57&minfootage=0&maxfootage=30000&minacres=0&maxacres=0&yearbuilt=0&maxyearbuilt=0&walkscore=0&options%5B%5D=adult&keywords=&sortby=listings.listingdate+DESC&rtype=map&leadid=34741320&polygons%5B%5D=-117.22733438014986%2C33.746482377491226%2C-117.10396349430086%2C33.731386603710824%2C-117.04800993204118%2C33.519894601454304%2C-117.17938989400865%2C33.516670024737884%2C-117.26166933774951%2C33.577420330322944%2C-117.22733438014986%2C33.746482377491226#rslt
Menifee is boring as hell. Which can be a good thing tbh. The police department is very active. I have no complaints. Very quite. 🤷🏽♀️ if you want to get cheap gas you gotta move out the state. I was in Virginia recently, it’s 3 bucks.. ☕️ I will agree with you about the traffic. I always take the backroads to get around & even to Murrieta and Temecula.
Moving from New Jersey this summer. Wife has a job in OC but it's mainly remote. Not sure exactly where we're going to land on our feet - a lot depends where I find a job! Good insight in this video. Menifee is on our very short list.
Hey @@bhouser79! 👋🏼 Menifee is a great spot and is blowing up. Which part of OC is her job? You can get to parts of the OC in less than an hour. What other areas are you guys considering? If it’s one on my to-do list, I’ll move it up the list for you!
This is a good service: to let people know why they wouldn't want to live there. Post farming/mining Menifee was started basically as a retirement community, so it pretty much continues to be that. In other words, if you want to spend the rest of your life "doing the same shit over and over again" (as you phrase it in the video), then I suppose it's a good place, (because of the low housing prices). It has none of the interesting things you show in the introduction to your videos. So I guess if you just want to spend the rest of your life sitting around watching TV, (or driving out of town all the time), Menifee's fine. An unremarkable, soulless, completely forgettable place where nothing interesting happens.
I think it just depends on your interests and stage of life. I have young kids, so we love all of the parks and youth sports leagues! I do what you’re saying though. It can be dull or repetitive for someone who likes a faster pace.
There are 3 Targets in Long Beach plus the one at the Lakewood mall, which is basically still Long Beach 😜 But yes, there are some pretty rough spots in LB. It’s a much slower-paced life in Menifee, which we like!
I can see how some people might think that. Just depends on your season of life. As someone who has 4 kids who play sports and like being outdoors, we love the area! We knew no one when we moved here and have made some amazing friends!
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If I ever considered moving to Menifee, I would certainly use your services. This was such an up front and honest review. So many realtors highlight the positive aspects and avoid saying anything negative. This is the way to build a business and develop trust with clients.
hi, how about the unemployment rate there, I did research and result was high unemployment
My partner and I are an elderly gay couple. Can we live peacefully in Menifee without harrassment?
@@bigg368 I would say so! There’s a very diverse set of people out here and I haven’t really seen any sort of discrimination or harassment in my three years here! As with any area, I’m sure there are some bad apples, but my personal experience is that everyone is very friendly and welcoming!
Menifee is a very nice city, quiet and relaxing and not recommended for people who like to party all the time. Menifee and all its neighbors cities can offer many things such as big houses with a lot of acreage something that can not be found in LA area and OC area, you can also do hiking, bicycle and lots of walking, fresh air and far from the smog
Well said! We love it in Menifee! For the most part, we love the quiet lifestyle!
I just bought a new built in Menifee .. Im a wedding photographer and I absolutely hate working in LA I have to mentally prepare for it when ever I do… all the drawbacks of living in Menifee are the absolute best..
The new Costco is set to open at the end of May. It's south on the 215 just off Clinton Keith. I moved to Menifee 8 months ago from San Diego. I really like it
Ya, we’re fired up for Costco. The 2 others are too far 😰
Just as an update, that costco is scheduled to open on Aug 5th. They already announced the grand opening. 👍
I’ll be moving there from Signal Hill, Ca. in about 4 months and I work in downtown LA. With that said, all the things you mentioned as drawbacks are what I actually LIKE about Menifee. I’m looking forward to retirement in about a year and a half, if that. Until then, my commute is gonna suck, but I think it’ll be worth it !
The lifestyle change is a HUGE plus!!! Whenever we drive back to the "city" we hate the traffic and are so happy that we moved further out. We were almost neighbors... we moved this way from Lakewood. Where are you moving to?
@@LivingSomewhereInSoCal I’ll be in the area of Lindenberger Rd and Domenigoni Pkwy. 👍
Wow I live in Signal Hill and was thinking of Menifee I know a few people that live there and it is so close to everything you need
I live in Long Beach and I want to move the Menifee-Murrieta-Temecula municipal. LA county is getting a bit too hectic for me
Menifee is slower pace, new housing & stores, great for small children family living, a lot warmer weather, open spaces, good horse country, nature lovers, dirt bikers, wine country, less people and traffic....it is building up
Great video. We are thinking about making the move.
Awesome! Let me know how I can help!!! Where are you moving from?
I bought off Newport rd across the new Sprouts July 2021 and I love it!! I work in EL Segundo 89 miles away but totally worth the drive for my wife and daughter, gas prices have been higher as my co worker lives in Temecula and has always told me that. Keep up the great videos 👍🏻oh yea there’s suppose to be a movie theater and bowling 🎳 alley right next to sprouts off Newport rd they started construction you can see the sound insulation in the lot but work has been paused since I moved here idk 🤷♂️ why .
I'm originally from the South Bay and used to work in El Segundo... that's a hike lol
That movie theater will not be built, it nearly fell down during construction, I am sure it is tied up in litigation, and it will be torn down, that thing would not have survived a 1.0 earthquake
Is Menifee a good place for retired people?
It could be! I see a lot of retired people around and there are a few retirement communities. What do you like to do for fun?
Hike, swim, kayak, horseback ride, play tennis and lots more.
Menifee depends who you are. Alot of city people love to break free of that city rush and visit menifee as a relaxing country vibe. As a motocross racer, on the pro mx path, menifee is a heaven on earth.
😂 all the things you said are the things I can’t wait to have (except gas, but i don’t drive that much). So excited to move there next year.
🤣 we love it here!!! Some of these could be turnoffs for some though 🤷🏻♂️ are you buying a new build?
Sounds like a pretty good place …. newer schools, friendly people, slower pace, central location for shopping, 2 diff freeways to access. Most things are only 30 mins away? 👍🏼
Really good place to live! Most of what you’d want to do is within 30 min. Bigger attractions- like amusements parks or pro sports teams are about an hour away though
you forgot to mention the great movie theater that krikorian bailed on and left half built! lol but seriously menifee is a great city to live in.
If I'm not mistaken, the banks pulled the plug on financing that project and with covid going on, Krikorian was struggling to find new financing. Sucks, but that's what happens in business sometimes. Hopefully another theater company jumps in and takes over.
we love this area... aside from the traffic on Newport lol
Having a theater would be nice! Whenever we want to take our kids we gotta drive to Temecula
The movie theater was falling down during construction, the walls were tilting, it will never be built and torn down.
@@LivingSomewhereInSoCal I am on the Chamber of Commerce I think they are going to build all the business around the Theater and sue the hell out of them or sell it to a different company. It is supposed to have a Bowling ally and Sports bar.
I am from Long Beach and I love where I am from and love my peoples. Menifee was a cool little city but out of all the cities I lived in SoCal, San Diego is probably the best. It's just as expensive as LA but San Diego seems way less crowded and more organized. And lets be honest San Diego is way more beautiful than LA they just suck in sports LOL!
I lived in San Diego too and loved it! As I’ve gotten older and had kids, I like things at a little bit of a slower pace, and less crowded 😆
Love the vibe in SD for sure though!
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Hey,my name's Matt. I just got to Menifee from Michigan. I'm here to network and meet new people who are business minded like myself. Staying with a friend for the first month but could use some additional pointers to expedite the start up process.
What's the best way to direct message you?
Welcome to Menifee Matt! Shoot me a text… 310.421.8590
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What I hate about Menifee is the local shopping centers, when you're driving there you can't turn left you can't make a U turn you can't do this and you can't do that and you have to go all the way down the damn end of the street before you can turn around, everybody is boxed in while driving like sheep. After spending the last four years in a small town where there's no traffic lights there is traffic circles and four-way stops which means you're not sitting at a traffic, like I've become so accustomed to, not being in the city traffic that going back to California cities is absolutely disgusting with a huge loss of freedom.
The one thing that really bothers me about Menifee is the lights, they are all timed to be red when the groups of cars come to the light, so Newport is the main thorough fare, and you will hit every light on the red going from the 215 to the 15 freeway, one early morning on a Sat. it took me 45 minutes to get to the freeway, it should have taken 15. 30 years ago no one knew where Menifee was and now everyone knows where Menifee is. It is a great town and the cheapest homes closets to Camp Pendleton. We are literally 1 1/2 hours from almost anything in So Cal.
Costco is now 6 miles away from Newport on the 215 freeway.
Menifee is more of a SD feel kinda. It is lay back. Visit Breweries in Murrieta and Temecula and Wineries. Bike with the Bike Clubs, and mountain bike Greer or take and Uber to Old Town like the Gas Lamp. Hang out at PitStop and Savage Chef Bar and Grill etc. Party at Blackbird Tavern, Pub and Club Old Town, and Baileys after 10 with the DJ. There are also 2 Speak Easies in Old Town but take an Uber from Menifee. Never Drive to Old Town Temecula to party.
Hi . How about crime In Menifee? How many senior communities are in Menifee ?
There are areas that seem to have more police activity, but overall it’s a safe city. As far as senior communities, are you asking for like a complex? Or just like an area with a bunch of senior housing?
What are the best 55+ communities in the Menifee & Murrieta areas?
There's actually a new community being built in Temecula that's going to be amazing!!! What's your budget? I could probably better answer you with numbers in mind...
Here's a link to all the 55+ in the area.
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@@LivingSomewhereInSoCal are you referring to Taylor Morrison at Sommer's Bend?
Menifee is boring as hell. Which can be a good thing tbh. The police department is very active. I have no complaints. Very quite. 🤷🏽♀️ if you want to get cheap gas you gotta move out the state. I was in Virginia recently, it’s 3 bucks.. ☕️ I will agree with you about the traffic. I always take the backroads to get around & even to Murrieta and Temecula.
Let me know where are you moving from in the comments!!!!
Moving from New Jersey this summer. Wife has a job in OC but it's mainly remote. Not sure exactly where we're going to land on our feet - a lot depends where I find a job! Good insight in this video. Menifee is on our very short list.
Hey @@bhouser79! 👋🏼
Menifee is a great spot and is blowing up. Which part of OC is her job? You can get to parts of the OC in less than an hour. What other areas are you guys considering? If it’s one on my to-do list, I’ll move it up the list for you!
@@bhouser79 let me know if I can help… or if you want info on other cities
Why it's nicer than los Angeles
Not sure I follow what you’re saying? 🤷🏻♂️
This is a good service: to let people know why they wouldn't want to live there. Post farming/mining Menifee was started basically as a retirement community, so it pretty much continues to be that. In other words, if you want to spend the rest of your life "doing the same shit over and over again" (as you phrase it in the video), then I suppose it's a good place, (because of the low housing prices). It has none of the interesting things you show in the introduction to your videos. So I guess if you just want to spend the rest of your life sitting around watching TV, (or driving out of town all the time), Menifee's fine. An unremarkable, soulless, completely forgettable place where nothing interesting happens.
I think it just depends on your interests and stage of life. I have young kids, so we love all of the parks and youth sports leagues! I do what you’re saying though. It can be dull or repetitive for someone who likes a faster pace.
Who would want to live in Long Beach total ghetto unless you can afford bixby knolls. No target in Long Beach or a mall
There are 3 Targets in Long Beach plus the one at the Lakewood mall, which is basically still Long Beach 😜
But yes, there are some pretty rough spots in LB. It’s a much slower-paced life in Menifee, which we like!
The most boring city ever.
I can see how some people might think that. Just depends on your season of life. As someone who has 4 kids who play sports and like being outdoors, we love the area! We knew no one when we moved here and have made some amazing friends!
Lived there. Moved from there. Place sucks
Why? what's wrong with Menifee?