[quote=GoUSC]Scripps Ranch was poo-poo’d for a couple reasons…

1. Girlfriend (now fiancee) was concerned about the fire risk. Concerned was actually a very light term. She was/is VERY concerned about it.

2. We decided that we would not be happy living so far from the beach. I grew up in La Jolla, lived in Pacific Beach 9 years after that, currently live in Bay Ho. Going any further east is really not a option we decided.

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My wife had the same concerns and we came to the same conclusion. We now live behind the Costco on Morena Blvd. The area is far from perfect but convenient location won out over a newer / nicer inland location.

Have you looked around Soledad Mtn Rd? After the 2007 landslide, prices have come way down. The area is still pretty pricey but you may find a good deal. Ridgegate seems to be having a price war right now.