Looking forward to finally putting down roots and excited we have chosen N County. We will research in-depth the places you & others have suggested but the more I hear of the area you are in the more appealing it seems… still, we want to keep all options open and attempt to stick to our priority list.
I lived off & on for 15 years in Va Beach, VA (owned two different properties there) with a short two yr stay in D.C. (Georgetown) … also a ten year stretch in San Diego (IB, Pt Loma, and Coronado – all rentals). We currently live in Micronesia on the Governments coin – yes, a small tropical Island (Guam) and we do have Island fever but are making the most out of it…. It is a very, very, very long plane ride back – especially with three little ones. How many middle aged parents can take their little ones to a tropical Island for a few years – and get paid for it. It is a give & take but we do not want to compromise too much in our final home.
The Wine Festival & Eco Preserve would fit well with our family … I know some of Temecula and the valley but cannot wait to see the changes and get a real feel for the area.
Stay in touch and of any major changes in the region… James