[quote=jstoesz]
I can understand and agree with a lot of what you said. But where would you live? What fits that criteria?[/quote]
Its a good question. And I’m really sympathetic to your position. I’ve had wanderlust for a while, but finally decided I’m staying here. Kind of a relief. My in-laws are in the Bay Area and we’re up there all the time, enjoying it. I love going to LA for stuff – I mean, its a GLOBAL city just up the freeway.
So, we’re looking in La Mesa, hopefully within walking distance to the village. The 1940’s downtown is sleepy, but the pedestrian culture is why its in first place for me. Also, some streets in Allied Gardens and San Carlos. Some streets in 92111 (Alcala Knolls, and around Mt. Everst) have some lower-priced 60s houses. I have a friend who’s a professor and lives in National City -and we were looking at very specific streets around there, too. Clairemont is still out of reach and the cheap places are ticky-tacky.
That’s just a smattering. I’ve really gotten my head around La Mesa – and for a costal kid (albeit Linda Vista), that’s saying a lot. Lots of families I know are moving out there from S/N Park, Normal Heights, etc. and getting interesting, large houses, walking to Riviera and downtown, mixing in with the august and stylish old folks from Mt. Helix at the Henry’s… Its a 25 minute bike ride to Blind Lady. 10 miles to the Big Bay. I rode my bike up Windsor Hill a few weeks ago, and was stunned at the view. La Mesa seemed closer than I’d always imagined it. Then I’m walking down Adams Ave in Normal Heights, and what’s looming in front of me? Mt. Helix.
