[quote=temeculaguy]
Scenario 2, mid 20’s couple, no kids. Can’t give work location or income as they are relocating from Vietnam and will be arriving soon with capital, degrees and mastery of multiple languages. They have a strong desire to live in or near other Vietnamese speakers so as to not lose their skills. One of them also speaks Chinese. Both were English teachers for 3 years in Asia but teaching or language is not their degree nor what they will be doing for work once here, more of a hobby and a comfort to be near a community, not a necessity. She is Asian and fluent in English without an accent and he is a blond white kid who speaks, reads and writes Vietnamese which is fun to see in action. I’m at a loss where to direct them as they are not wanting to replicate where they were but would like to have some connection to people, cuisine and language of where they were. City heights/little saigon fits some of the list but not really, they are accustomed to either a more upscale or safer place without sounding too elitist. If someone is from there or has been there they will understand, they are district 1 people.[/quote]
Mira Mesa. That’s where the Vietnamese in San Diego who can afford to move out of City Heights move to. Now, if you’re talking 2nd and 3rd generation, then they’ll venture out to places like 4s and Del Sur, but being near family is quite important, so there are still quite a bit of 2nd and 3rd generation living in Mira Mesa. That’s why there are 2 Vietnamese market, 6+ Pho places, 3 non Pho noodle places, a bao place, 2 Viet-Cajon restaurants. Beyond Vietnamese food and restaurants, there’s a Korean market, a Filipino market, one 3 Ramen places (1 being one of the best in SD), etc. 85 degrees, etc. I can go on but you get my point. If they plan to have kids, their kids will fit right in.
If they like new and can afford 4S & Del Sur, they can also look at the newer homes/condos off Calle Cristobal and Camino Santa Fe. They’re about 2-5 years old. If they want to be a little further away, they can check out Sorrento Valley houses or Wateridge for townhouse.
If they want spanking new, they’re about to break ground on the 3Roots development. https://www.3rootssd.com/. Model should be available by the end of next year and fully built out in 2025.
