I think the temperature variation will surprise you in San Diego. I understand your requirements but you seem like a fairly young person so I’ll reiterate an above post taking a look at renovated homes in BayHo. Temperatures will be better. Good chance of getting a view, more accessible to downtown and the beaches, etc. I mean that’s why SoCal is attractive right? The beaches and weather. Massive square footage just seems like a wrong priority especially since you don’t have kids.
Now if it’s the Asian thing about having a new home, I understand completely and will shut my trap.