Moving to San Diego [Pros & Cons]
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.ค. 2024
- Have you been thinking about Moving To San Diego ☀️
Are you tired of bad weather, long winters, and being mostly indoor 5 months out of the year 🌨️
Every time we make major decisions there is lots to consider.
Friends and acquaintances have asked many about living in San Diego.
Thus in this video, I will be showing you some of the HIGHLIGHTS of living here and some of the things that could make San Diego a challenging place to live.
I am curious what you think so let me know in the comments if you have contemplated moving to San Diego or California and what roadblocks you have encountered.
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00:00 - Intro
0:45 - Pros
8:27 - Cons
11:06 - Conclusion & Outro - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Are you planning on moving? What are the top 3 places you are considering?
I have lived in Southern California most of my life in south Orange County. My parents moved to San Diego and every time I would go to visit them, I felt like I was on vacation. When they retired to Tucson, AZ it became a hassle to visit them on holidays, so I moved to Phoenix, AZ., but I never got used to the heat. When my parents both passed away, I moved back to Southern California but this time to San Diego which had a lot more to do and see than South Orange County which is mainly bedroom communities, except for Laguna Beach, and Newport Beach which are the entertainment hubs. I downsized from and individual family home back into a condo since I no longer needed the extra rooms. The condo I was fortunate enough to find is on top of a hill, and has a view from La Jolla, the city, and all the way to Mexico so I couldn't be happier with my choice!
How awesome! Thanks for sharing your story Bill!
Homelessness is a problem here in San Diego but also in Los Angeles & Sacramento. The weather makes living bearable for them. I will say (as I volunteer taking food/meals out to them), the city is great in helping out. They provide hotel vouchers, all the churches take food & necessities out and people really try to help them out. It's always going to be an issue, but we can each step up & do things to help.
Agreed! Nice to hear you are helping to ease the suffering!
I love how the video turned out, it looks very well produced. keep up the good work!!
Danke, did you notice your paddle board cameo?
Awesome Job with the Video.
Very comprehensive and detailed.👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Keep going Brother. I'll stay tuned😃💯
Thanks brother 🙏🏾 Appreciate you!
Very Nicely Done Ace….I’m planning to move to SD in 2022….
I got a lot out your video!!!
Keep up the good work my man…
Thanks, brother! Why do you consider moving to San Diego? Feel free to connect on IG if you have any questions prior to moving and have a great start to 2022!
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Hey Ace
I’ve lived either in the south or in the northeast all of my life and always wanted to move out west….I visiting SD a few months ago and loved the vibe….I have no real agenda when moving but will let the universe unfold as she will…..I’m excited and will more than likely hit you up on IG from time to time with questions….
Thanks
Extremely helpful, thank you!
So glad I was able to help 😊
Great video. I was born here and have moved to other states but always come back to San Diego. I’m retired now and so expensive to live here but I have chronic health conditions and this is the best place for them!! This city is magical!!
Thanks for for the feedback Debbie! And congratulations on your retirement? What your favorite thing to do in San Diego now that you are retired?
Born and raised in North County, even with the cost of living through out my travels there's nothing else that feels like my home, I always say I rather starve in paradise than be fed in hell. great vid :)
Lol 😆 good point. Hopefully we'll find ourselves on neither end of the spectrum this year!
I was born and raised here and you give a pretty fair evaluation of our city. As for the four seasons... in high school, we ditched school and went up to the local mountains (Mt. Laguna) to play in the snow then drove to the beach on the same day. You really can't beat that!
Cost of living is high, but most people looking for homes in San Diego tend to not look outside of city limits. I live in the east county and it's only a 10 minute drive to downtown but the housing prices and rentals are a lot less here (still high, but a lot less compared to the rest of the city). The homes are bigger with more land and the neighborhood is fairly walkable and bike-able (hilly in some spots, but I've managed it on a bike). San Diego is fairly large and has distinct districts so the overall population is socially, economically and culturally diverse. Where I live, you can find low-income apartments but you can just walk up the street and be in a neighborhood of million dollar homes.
Traffic is bad but it moves slowly and steadily during the rush hours. With more people working remote, I think this becomes less and less of issue.
Hi Melissa, thanks for sharing 👍🏾 Those are all great point!
And yes Mt. Laguna is such a hidden 💎 especially in the winter.
It would be fun to make a video about east county sometime and you are absolutely right. There is more affordable housing and Million dollar homes.
What's the one thing you think people should know about east county if they decide to move there?
Thanks for making this video. You make some good points about the pros and cons of moving to SD.I l moved there many years ag and loved it. The housing and cost of living was low .I loved the ocean and Balboa park. The mexican food was great I moved away to N.Calif in 1992.I did attempt to move back to SD in 2003,and stayed with friend at his home in Lemon Grove. After 4 month I moved back East. This friend now lives in La Mesa, owns the house in Lemon Grove(rents it) and owns a 2 unit apartment in SD .He loves it there .I hope to visit next year!
You are welcome :) I bet things looked a lot different in 1992. I cannot believe lhow much the city has grown of the last decade alone. Enjoy your visit next year!
Healthy and successful new years and cheers 🥰🙏😍💞😍🙋
Thank you 🙏🏾 Same to you 😊
Thank you for a very informative video as I have lived in the San Francisco Bay for over 35 years but have spent the past 10 years in Las Vegas and like every place else, the rents have gone up in 2022 even in Las Vegas due to the pandemic. I am looking to switch things up and move to San Diego, Ca. Kudos
Hi Loren, very good point! I was actually surprised to learn that rents went up in Las Vegas because tourism and the gambling industry were hit so hard.
I think you'll really enjoy it hear. Cheaper than SF and life is more laid back then Las Vegas. Me might not have as much entertainment but a lot more everything else.
Will you be moving this year?
Yes, leave Las Vegas & come to San Diego! Check out Rancho San Diego, it's only 15-20 minutes to everything with a country feel. You will love it!
@@nineangels7572 good point 👍🏾
Hey man, thanks for the video. I'm currently still going to High School but plan to move to San Diego after University. I really appreciate the effort of making this informative video!
Grüße aus Rostock
You are very welcome! Glad you found it informative 🙏🏾 Perhaps you can even Study abroad in San Diego. San Diego State University has an excellent excellent program. What attracts you to San Diego? Good luck to you!
@@AceKBaker Not sure if I already want to study in SD or move there afterwards but both SDSU and my local University have the major that I want to study so the decision is fortunately up to me. I love San Diego or at least the idea of it that you and other youtubers give me, I also can relate to you because I myself am from northern Germany too, I'm from the beautiful City of Rostock on the baltic coast and San Diego really reminds me of it (maybe not the homelessness and traffic) except that the weather is good all year and it's way bigger, mainly that both are dependant on tourism, at the beach, expensive housing and (according to other youtubers) a lot of douchebags, so even though they also share some cons it will be really easy to adapt if I'd move there. I also like San Diego/LA sports teams: SD padres, SDSU Aztecs, LA Chargers and USC Trojans to name a few
@@majoman0515 you are truly lucky 😁 have you toured San Diego State yet? It's my Alma Marta.
I have lived in San Diego for fourteen years and have really enjoyed it. For the most part, it's a friendly city with plenty to do in terms of art and culture. I love walking in the afternoons at Cabrillo Point or Torrey Pines.
Both are super beautiful places, Michael! I love waking in Torrey Pines as well!
A really great video! I would like to get some information about safety in San Diego.
Thanks for your note. I feel like you have a lot of control about navigating San Diego safely. Here is some general info: San Diego has a crime rate that is 15 percent lower than the national average. It is safer than 34 percent of all the cities in the country. Even if you do encounter a crime, it will likely be burglary of theft, not violence. But do you have any questions in specific?
Thank you for sharing this Video 😎
Now I am even more excited 😏
You bet bro! Hope to see you here sooner rather than later ‼️
I understand men thank you for the video
Appreciate that brah 🙏🏾💙
Gut gemacht! Ich Mag diese video
Ausgezeichnet 🙂 Das freut mich, dass es dir gefällt ‼️
I enjoyed your video. I'm planning the move to San Diego in about a year. I'm hoping to find affordable apartment before I come. Well, I have a year to look.
Awww thabks for the note! Yes a year is a decent amount of time to find a place. You'll wanna look a little further away from the center in areas like LA Mesa, El Cajon and Lemon Grove.... obviously there are more areas. Good luck with everything!!!
Great vid.... 👏
Thank you 😊
thanks for the vid
you answered the questions others did not
outside of the biking and beach /weather
i dont think i could live there lol
You bet! What are you looking for in a place to live?
Looking to move here this year after moving back 5 years ago. Ever since growing up in California, I've wanted to live here, and now that I can afford it. I'm definitely going :)
Congrats on making that happen Erik!
I always thought Italy would be my option for escape from rainy Hamburg. But after watching this, I will also start the California Dreaming. 😁🎶 Thx for this great and inspiring video!
Btw I would also come for the whales.🐋💙
You bet, Nicola! Thanks for your note :) My cousin did exactly that. He came during the winter months, went whale watching, explored and enjoyed the better weather.
I lived in San Diego for a few years way back and I am coming back there. You see there is not enough sunlight where I am now. I like the people a lot,
If you want sun 🌞 San Diego is the place to be! Where are you moving from?
i live in San Antonio tx. moved here from LA about a year ago but the weather here is awful! i been to San Diego twice. i love it there! might move next year
Cudos to you 😊 Lemme know if you have any questions and thx for your comment 🙏🏾
@@AceKBaker my fiance loves shopping. how manys malls/ outlets are out there?
Oh dear. Sweetie, San Diego has a vibrant theater scene. If you work in high tech or health it's great. We also have a number of well respected universities, and are very neighborhood oriented, with over 100 different vibes.
Thanks for sharing Karen! What's your favorite theatre in town?
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
i love to hear with how much love you talk about YOUR city but as an old hamburger i can only say, once hamburg always hamburg ;-). nevertheless i will recommend everyone to travel to san diego once to have the possibility to feel what you feel every day anew. Much love from doubleH040
Thx Flo, Hamburg is a great place to be!
This is a very fair and balanced look at what it's like to live in SD.
Thanks Patrick! Have you been here for a while?
@@AceKBaker I've lived in SD for 50 years.....born and raised here
@@PEMphotography Oh wow. You are one of the few. Lucky man 😊
I’m from Kansas and plan on moving there in 2025 I love it there every time I visit. To have access to the ocean anytime I feel is worth the cost. As far as homeless I’ve worked with homeless community before at an early age and if I had to choose where to be homeless I’d pick San Diego over Kansas
I feel that 💯 percent Michele. Thanks for sharing. Definitely say hello 👋🏾 when you are in town. Good luck with your move!!!
Hi Ace, please note that groceries are tax exempt in the state of California. You mentioned a smidge past the 9 minute mark that groceries are taxed heavily here. That is a common misconception.
Thanks for bringing that up, Carlin 👍🏾 It is a common misconception and I misspoke. So I am glad you caught it!
Yes, finally cycling is mentioned! My family and I are also moving from Germany to San Diego and we hope to keep up our cycling habits as much as possible without getting run over. Are the drivers at all careful or are they more aggressive? Thanks for the video :)
Super cool, Aislyn! What brings you to San Diego? In general drivers are not trained as well as German drivers to pay attention to pedestrians, so you have to be extra careful. What's nice is there are lots of places to mountain bike too so you don't have to be worried about cars. Good luck with your move!
when i was living in the netherlands i had multiple instances with german drivers nearly killing me on my cycle. im now in the usa and wouldnt dream of cycling on the road. i actually worry about walking down the sidewalk. i never leave the house without witnessing a serious crash or the aftermath of one... so lets say if the dutch drivers are a 8 out of 10, i'd consider the germans a 6, the british a 4 and the americans a -1. chances are you will die on your cycle in america. harsh but true. i hate it here.
@@peteypower3308 I'm sorry to hear that. Whereabouts in the US are you based? I lived in Groningen for a time and absolutely loved how the cyclists ruled the streets. And the tolling bells. Thank you for your warning; I know reverse culture shock is well on its way.
@@AceKBaker Thanks for the tip - that's a great point. What better place to bike, especially with the family. My kids will love it. We're moving there mainly for family and nature. And weather. We'll see how it all goes!
Petey one thing you might want to consider is joining a bicycle meet up or a bicycle club. I have a friend for example who runs the urban bike and social club in San Dieog. Since they are always riding in larger groups there has never been an incident where anyone got hit by a car because of their visibility.
Thank you for the video, I recently moved to San Diego and am liking it. Though housing is expensive and not public transport friendly but overall San Diego has everything to offer that one can need 🙂
Welcome to San Diego 👏🏾 What made you move to SD?
@@AceKBaker I won a Green card lottery in DV lottery program 😊
@@muniraesmailjee5342 congratulations 🎊
Thank you 😊
I guess I'm one of the rare people who find it too cold here. 😆 Seriously, I'm freezing from November to March.
You got a point brother! We were recently in Oahu and it was sooo much more pleasant there in Dec / Jan ....but now I am feeling like I am complaining on a high level 🤣 so what's your ideal place temperature wise?
I retired here 6 years ago. No regrets! Fortunately I bought a home before the prices went up and I'm on 1/2 acre. I'm 15-20 minutes to everything in San Diego. I had never visited San Diego before moving here, but in my teens went to Laguna Beach & fell in love with all the SoCal beaches. I like that it is very progressive & open to diversity. The weather & Ocean is why I came. It's truly a perfect staycation paradise. Mountains, Desert, Ocean, we have it all. Worth the sunshine tax for sure.
Wow, congratulations! It's a dream for many to own a piece of property in San Diego. Thanks for sharing Nine!
so why are all these people leaving california is it the progressive policies
@@johnlarsen4455 Not sure, to each their own.
@@johnlarsen4455 Has little to do with politics and more to do with high cost of housing. It's always been more expensive than neighboring states like Nevada, Arizona, Oregon even during building booms.
I've had family and friends move to Las Vegas or Phoenix because it's much cheaper to buy a house there, but many continue to vacation in California.
@@danmur2797 it may be the top reason for people to leave but high crime rates taxes and unfriendly business practices are contributing factors plus what sane person wants to live in the land of fruits and nuts
So glad you mentioned our proximity to Mexico! I’ve been living here my whole life and could never move away from the border. I love to take day trips to Rosarito beach and like you mentioned, the TJ airport! I’ve bought flights to Puerto Vallarta for $80 round trip. Mexico makes San Diego the amazing city we are!
So happy to hear that. Too many people are unaware or scared of the opportunities we have access to as San Diegans. Thanks for your comment, I appreciate you 🙏🏾
Great.
Thx!
I've been in Michigan my entitre life. I hate it here. I hate the winters and there is nothing to do here. I desperately want to live in San Diego, but don't think i can afford it. Currently looking for apartments
I know how you feel. 5 to 6 month of winter wasn't my thing either. And yes, that's the downside about living here 👇 it is expensive. But perhaps you can start looking in areas that are a little less central. Good luck to you!
I would like to move there at the end of this year. The ocean is calling me.
If the Ocean is calling you then I would say this is easily one of the best spots in California for you! From where will you be moving?
@@AceKBaker Las Vegas - your landlocked neighbor.
@@messyanddivine7764 got ya! I might be asking you a few questions soon. Thinking about a Las Vegas video in the near future.
I had to leave California 14 years ago and I still miss the San Fran Bay Area. Never earned enough to live there without worrying all the time about money.😢 That's the #1 downside of living most areas of the best state in the USA.
I feel that 100% Diane. The cost of living is ridiculously high.
I'd move there tomorrow if I had any reasonable prospects for employment. I've worked all my life in investment banking, and there isn't any there.
I can see that! Definitely nothing like NYC, SF & Chicago. Only smaller outfits have you networked a bit in SD via LinkedIn?
Thinking about moving to SD...I keep hearing about the cost of living and traffic, but I'm wondering if those any worse than living in Boston?
Hey David, I don't know Boston, but you can make it work here. If live close to your work or work remotely things become more manageable. Do you have a job lined up yet? The traffic San Diego is mainly bad during rush hour unlike Los Angele where you might find yourself in traffic at any given time.
@@AceKBaker - what are the industries that are doing well in San Diego? -- Does North Park have a problem with homelessness? I was thinking of moving there, but I want to be in a neighborhood where I will feel safe as a female living alone. I'm trying to escape the weather and high crime rate in NY, so it would be nice to be in a safe area.
@@Ava2969ny I feel like North Park is safe. You just need to stay away from the main park in North Park that has a reck center. You'll definitely have some homelessness there.
You might want consider Kensington and La Jolla as well.
@@Ava2969ny Tourismus, Biotech, Defense Contracting.....there are more. Best of luck to you with your move 👍🏾
In California bars close at 2am. Most states in the USA bars close around 3 or 4am
Thanks for pointing that out! Are you in San Diego?
No but good friend lives in Los Angeles. Been to LA, San Francisco, Palm Springs but never SD. Hopefully one day I will
@@Bahia82 got ya! You'll get a kick out off San Diego. The summer is almost here which is a great time to visit!
That's because people have to WORK in the morning. You shouldn't have to wait until 11 at night to start a party.
@@gemoftheocean true! It was just an adjustment move here from Europe were things stay open until 5 or 6 am.
Loved the video! If you're ever open to collaborating on future videos, I'd love to chat!
Thx brother! Appreciate it. Let's connect and chat sometime. Insta or email works - whatever is easiest for you.
thanks for the video! I've been thinking about moving to SD, you mentioned about the homeless people there, how bad is it? When I visited the city for the first time last week, mostly in Little Italy and downtown area, I didn't see any tents, what areas were those tents/homeless people located mostly?
You bet, Albert! Where in San Diego are you thinking about moving to? In general I would say there is a big concentration of homelessness in Downtown - East Village, Sherman Heights and Grant Hill. As far as the beaches go, it would be Ocean Beach and parts of Pacif Beach. I would recommend walking or biking the areas you might consider before you decide to rent something permanently.
How can I make it out there if the cost of living is so high?
That is the challenge
How's the dating scene for singles compared to other places?
Interesting question! I am not a dating expert but if you are active there are tons of ways to meet people because we have good weather all year round. Even if you are not currently in SD you can look at meetup.com and see if there are any interest groups that resonate with you to meet likeminded people. Are you looking to date in SD?
San Diego is absolutely great… everything you need in a small city …..Mexico LA and Las Vegas aren’t far …
No cap ‼️ what's your favorite spot in San Diego Antonio?
@@AceKBaker Chula Vista and National City
Other bigger industries hier in SD are: Education (4 big Universities), Biotech and Medical/Pharmaceutical 😉💥
All good points and important industries as well!
Going to the snow from San Diego is not driving a little bit. /
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San Diego south of interstate 8 except downtown San Diego is not central San Diego. /
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San Diego County is the best beaches 🏖 mountains 🏔 and desert 🌵
Yasssssss 💥 I second that. What's your favorite beach in San Diego?
Torrey Pines State Beach grew up going there
@@goodcalivibes5972 yassss that beach is soooooo nice 👍🏾 thanks for sharing
Don't move to San Diego and expect us to create affordable housing for you, or do use less resources to make room for more people. Unfortunately that is what's being asked of us today. They (politicians mostly) want us to tear our our lawns, move into high density housing and get out of our cars and onto public transportation all to make room for more people.
Yes that's the reality of things. I don't mind higher density, mixed used developments if they are planned nicely and if there is truly a great public transportation system in place. But if we are just building without a plan and the necessary infrastructure to support it we are not heading in the right direction.
last time I check Paul you have no power in government and say in what people who are relocating to SD can and can't do
9:32 is Seattle not San Diego
True, I was in Seattle filming it...lol Really just wanted people to see and image of dense traffic....good eye 👁️ though.
Cons…. SDGE
True 😬
I lived in San Diego for 9 years and totally regretted it. San Diego has its own version of the “Seattle freeze” so don’t expect the natives to be welcoming to newcomers. Also, I found San Diego to have a racism and intolerance problem, especially in places like El Cajon, Vista, and Fallbrook. If you love Trump and believe the “big lie,” then San Diego, especially North and East County, is your place. Also, San Diego is the only border city that actually turns its back to Mexico. If you are a minority, especially Black,, expect the “San Diego treatment” and I would highly recommend you do not move to San Diego to avoid career and personal trauma and move instead to a more tolerant city.
Good points 👈🏾
Thanks for this perspective! 👍🏾
Is crime high? Is work hard to come by because of the amount of people?
No crime is not high, and it is highly dependent on where you live in San Diego. Certain areas are safer than others but I think San Diego is a relatively safe city in general. With regard to work it really depends on the industry. What type of work are you pursuing?
@@AceKBaker sales mainly
@@beauchnicherubin9652 that's very board so I am sure you will find your niche here.
THE NAME IS HOMLESS LAND !!!
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Expensive, poorly managed by City, County, State, and Port District officials, and becoming more and more dangerous because of liberal policies towards crime. They also seem to enjoy making it harder and harder to find parking.
Some of the downsides unfortunately.
Crime is up everywhere but it would be spectacular if we could figure out our houseless problem,... cheers!
@@dawnreneegmail I totally agree Dawn! Omar Passon is doing good work with regards to the homeless issue. www.sandiegouniontribune.com/people/omar-passons
The weather is good, beaches are good, roads suck, single guys be warned your sex life will suck and if do meet a girl here she will be very used and entitled, everything is expensive, lots of homeless people,
Hey Robert, All good points. I think the dating seen is perhaps not quit as grim.
Some of my friends had frustrations with dating apps and the results but San Diego makes it easy to be outside 300 day a year and there are plenty of interest groups you can join and meet down to earth like-minded people. I just released Pt.1 of a 2 part biking video series where we discussed the local Urban Bike and Social Club, ( th-cam.com/video/7UVrL9MrLbc/w-d-xo.html) where many people came for camaraderie and ended up finding a life partner and there are many more examples of stories in similar clubs.
You might like to try out that angle.
Bro when I lived in San Diego I was gettin girls left an right they would come up to me 😂😂I just recently moved to Chicago in January of this year am for all these months I haven’t talked to a girl since I been in San Diego bro San Diego is the city of the ratchets 😂😂go down south
Everyone knows people can ski in Southern California. /
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I didn’t know so glad he mentioned it.
@@messyanddivine7764 I think Jordan meant to say most people in Southern California know there of the local skiing opportunities.
I have so many European friends who had no idea you could ski or snowboard in California.
Not sure that everyone knows that. Most people think of beaches.
@@ee.es00 Good point 👍🏾
Living in SD Pretty nice but when it comes to industry we are embarrassing when it comes to people standing up for what they believe in San diegans are the weakest bunch of people. When it comes to the workforce out here San diegans are nothing but big kiss ups I have ever seen
I have heard people, especially from the east coast point that out as well, Aico. I have been blessed to be surrounded by smart and competent colleagues. I hope you'll find a better "tribe" in the future professionally speaking.
San Diego is gorgeous. I loved it there and the weather is ideal. Even when it's pouring rain. But it's California and Liberals have royally screwed up a former wonderful place to work and live.
I hear you.
Bye Maga 👋👋👋🤣🤣🤣🤡🤡
Don't come here....way too many homeless everywhere!!!
Yes, we have an issue with homelessness. Somehow I can understand the homeless. I wouldn't want to be homeless in a climate as cold as Chicago or New York.
Don’t do it, this city sucks.
What makes you say that?
@@AceKBaker I’m kidding ha I don’t want anymore people to move here. But it is really expensive.
@@alexcasey351 lol...yep I hear you 😝
Dude. Every state is getting really expensive 😂
@@madihjorth8164 sad but true 🤔