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  • February 25, 2009 at 8:43 AM #15156
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    I grew up in the Inland Empire and now lives in SF area. Always wanted to retire near the ocean (1 miles would be great), in a house with a large lot. Since prices have dropped and Oceanside looks affordable but is it really a bad place to live? Won’t have children in school by then, so schools won’t matter. How does Oceanside compare to Dana Point which is also cheaper relative to other ocean close areas. Other areas or recommendations appreciated since I don’t live in S. Cal anymore and not familiar with the area but plan to come down during spring break to check out colleges for my kid and maybe retirement homes as well.

    February 25, 2009 at 9:39 AM #354579
    Casca
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    Dana Pt is a beautiful and unique little piece of geography. I’d live there in a heartbeat. On a clear day from the patio at Cannon’s, you can see La Jolla. North up PCH are legendary beach towns. East over the mountains is one of the most scenic drives in SoCal on the Ortega Hwy.

    Oceanside is ghetto.

    February 25, 2009 at 9:39 AM #354890
    Casca
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    Dana Pt is a beautiful and unique little piece of geography. I’d live there in a heartbeat. On a clear day from the patio at Cannon’s, you can see La Jolla. North up PCH are legendary beach towns. East over the mountains is one of the most scenic drives in SoCal on the Ortega Hwy.

    Oceanside is ghetto.

    February 25, 2009 at 9:39 AM #355022
    Casca
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    Dana Pt is a beautiful and unique little piece of geography. I’d live there in a heartbeat. On a clear day from the patio at Cannon’s, you can see La Jolla. North up PCH are legendary beach towns. East over the mountains is one of the most scenic drives in SoCal on the Ortega Hwy.

    Oceanside is ghetto.

    February 25, 2009 at 9:39 AM #355051
    Casca
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    Dana Pt is a beautiful and unique little piece of geography. I’d live there in a heartbeat. On a clear day from the patio at Cannon’s, you can see La Jolla. North up PCH are legendary beach towns. East over the mountains is one of the most scenic drives in SoCal on the Ortega Hwy.

    Oceanside is ghetto.

    February 25, 2009 at 9:39 AM #355158
    Casca
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    Dana Pt is a beautiful and unique little piece of geography. I’d live there in a heartbeat. On a clear day from the patio at Cannon’s, you can see La Jolla. North up PCH are legendary beach towns. East over the mountains is one of the most scenic drives in SoCal on the Ortega Hwy.

    Oceanside is ghetto.

    February 25, 2009 at 10:27 AM #354644
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    I think Dana Point is an absolutely wonderful place to live. It’s not without its issues though. Schools are good but the district has been in a bit of disarray for some time. Some neighborhoods have crime (minor) and overcrowding (major) issues, which will get worse if the Coast Hwy. and harbor redevelopment projects ever get going. It’s far from major employment centers. It lacks the cultural and culinary diversity of other parts of Orange County … you’ll have to drive all the way to Irvine for decent dim sum. And most of the housing stock is starting to show its age.

    That said, the Capistrano Beach (92624) neighborhood would be a nice place to retire if you’re willing to wait for the right place to come on the market. Quiet, fewer stairs and steep driveways, near shopping and services.

    Oceanside is vastly more affordable and closer to major employment centers, but I suspect you’d have a hard time finding something both affordable and desirable within a mile of the water. Leave it to us younger working folks 🙂

    February 25, 2009 at 10:27 AM #354954
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    I think Dana Point is an absolutely wonderful place to live. It’s not without its issues though. Schools are good but the district has been in a bit of disarray for some time. Some neighborhoods have crime (minor) and overcrowding (major) issues, which will get worse if the Coast Hwy. and harbor redevelopment projects ever get going. It’s far from major employment centers. It lacks the cultural and culinary diversity of other parts of Orange County … you’ll have to drive all the way to Irvine for decent dim sum. And most of the housing stock is starting to show its age.

    That said, the Capistrano Beach (92624) neighborhood would be a nice place to retire if you’re willing to wait for the right place to come on the market. Quiet, fewer stairs and steep driveways, near shopping and services.

    Oceanside is vastly more affordable and closer to major employment centers, but I suspect you’d have a hard time finding something both affordable and desirable within a mile of the water. Leave it to us younger working folks 🙂

    February 25, 2009 at 10:27 AM #355223
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    I think Dana Point is an absolutely wonderful place to live. It’s not without its issues though. Schools are good but the district has been in a bit of disarray for some time. Some neighborhoods have crime (minor) and overcrowding (major) issues, which will get worse if the Coast Hwy. and harbor redevelopment projects ever get going. It’s far from major employment centers. It lacks the cultural and culinary diversity of other parts of Orange County … you’ll have to drive all the way to Irvine for decent dim sum. And most of the housing stock is starting to show its age.

    That said, the Capistrano Beach (92624) neighborhood would be a nice place to retire if you’re willing to wait for the right place to come on the market. Quiet, fewer stairs and steep driveways, near shopping and services.

    Oceanside is vastly more affordable and closer to major employment centers, but I suspect you’d have a hard time finding something both affordable and desirable within a mile of the water. Leave it to us younger working folks 🙂

    February 25, 2009 at 10:27 AM #355087
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    I think Dana Point is an absolutely wonderful place to live. It’s not without its issues though. Schools are good but the district has been in a bit of disarray for some time. Some neighborhoods have crime (minor) and overcrowding (major) issues, which will get worse if the Coast Hwy. and harbor redevelopment projects ever get going. It’s far from major employment centers. It lacks the cultural and culinary diversity of other parts of Orange County … you’ll have to drive all the way to Irvine for decent dim sum. And most of the housing stock is starting to show its age.

    That said, the Capistrano Beach (92624) neighborhood would be a nice place to retire if you’re willing to wait for the right place to come on the market. Quiet, fewer stairs and steep driveways, near shopping and services.

    Oceanside is vastly more affordable and closer to major employment centers, but I suspect you’d have a hard time finding something both affordable and desirable within a mile of the water. Leave it to us younger working folks 🙂

    February 25, 2009 at 10:27 AM #355116
    AK
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    I think Dana Point is an absolutely wonderful place to live. It’s not without its issues though. Schools are good but the district has been in a bit of disarray for some time. Some neighborhoods have crime (minor) and overcrowding (major) issues, which will get worse if the Coast Hwy. and harbor redevelopment projects ever get going. It’s far from major employment centers. It lacks the cultural and culinary diversity of other parts of Orange County … you’ll have to drive all the way to Irvine for decent dim sum. And most of the housing stock is starting to show its age.

    That said, the Capistrano Beach (92624) neighborhood would be a nice place to retire if you’re willing to wait for the right place to come on the market. Quiet, fewer stairs and steep driveways, near shopping and services.

    Oceanside is vastly more affordable and closer to major employment centers, but I suspect you’d have a hard time finding something both affordable and desirable within a mile of the water. Leave it to us younger working folks 🙂

    February 25, 2009 at 10:45 AM #355238
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    I don’t know how old you are or if you’ve ever lived within one mile of the ocean, but from what I’ve seen it is something that is very appealing to people in their 20s and maybe early 30s. By the time most people enter their late 30s early 40s they tire of the crowds, the traffic, the noise, the inability to find a parking spot, the small lots, and on and on.

    There are a few quiet enclaves, of course, but you’re probably talking millions and not hundreds of thousands to buy ocean+peace.

    February 25, 2009 at 10:45 AM #355102
    svelte
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    I don’t know how old you are or if you’ve ever lived within one mile of the ocean, but from what I’ve seen it is something that is very appealing to people in their 20s and maybe early 30s. By the time most people enter their late 30s early 40s they tire of the crowds, the traffic, the noise, the inability to find a parking spot, the small lots, and on and on.

    There are a few quiet enclaves, of course, but you’re probably talking millions and not hundreds of thousands to buy ocean+peace.

    February 25, 2009 at 10:45 AM #354970
    svelte
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    I don’t know how old you are or if you’ve ever lived within one mile of the ocean, but from what I’ve seen it is something that is very appealing to people in their 20s and maybe early 30s. By the time most people enter their late 30s early 40s they tire of the crowds, the traffic, the noise, the inability to find a parking spot, the small lots, and on and on.

    There are a few quiet enclaves, of course, but you’re probably talking millions and not hundreds of thousands to buy ocean+peace.

    February 25, 2009 at 10:45 AM #354659
    svelte
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    I don’t know how old you are or if you’ve ever lived within one mile of the ocean, but from what I’ve seen it is something that is very appealing to people in their 20s and maybe early 30s. By the time most people enter their late 30s early 40s they tire of the crowds, the traffic, the noise, the inability to find a parking spot, the small lots, and on and on.

    There are a few quiet enclaves, of course, but you’re probably talking millions and not hundreds of thousands to buy ocean+peace.

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