We’ve lived in The South Bay (Chula Vista) and owned a business in National City,since we moved here from Tempe,AZ.in 2001.I actually like where we live in the western part of Chula Vista.Our house was part of an in fill project that complemented the area and with it’s proximity to the bay,it is NEVER hot and we never tire of the cool refreshing bay breezes.I really like the neighborhoods of central Chula Vista vs. the ones east of the 805.Also,the further east you go,the hotter it gets.I grew up in the desert and the main motivating reason to move here was to escape the heat once and for all.
That being said,my wife and I really like Orange County a lot! Especially the coastal areas…. San Clemente,Dana Point,Laguna Beach,Newport Beach and Huntington Beach.We were in Dana Point a couple of weeks ago and the one thing that really stands out is the overall cleanliness of the area( No Graffitti or litter etc.). The South Bay could do a better job in these areas,but it will take discipline……………
We will definitely buy a home in coastal Orange County once we near the bottom of this real estate cycle(5 years or so).I think the OC would be a great place to live !
