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Nice area to live near Irvine, CA
Dmod:
The times I listed are for freeway driving with little to mild traffic. I live in San Clemente now. For rush hour, it's typically only about 15 minutes longer.
You're commute now is *LONG*. Very few people that I work with down here have a commute over an hour. If you're willing to drive longer, you can also check out areas like Yorba Linda.
The benefits of South Orange county are that most areas are *VERY* safe and many areas are newly developed (less than 10-15 years old). The newer areas are dominated by a lot of young families, and therefore typically areas with lots of kids and lots of activities/parks for kids.
I know a lot of single people prefer living closer to LA and commuting down to Irvine as it fits their lifestyle better.
boykster:
Ugh...this thread reminds me of 10 years ago when I spent the better part of 24mos in Orange County (mostly Irvine area).....
Not my part of the country....but really made me appreciate Seattle!
;)
Dervacumen:
--- Quote from: boykster on March 18, 2007, 01:32:10 am ---Ugh...this thread reminds me of 10 years ago when I spent the better part of 24mos in Orange County (mostly Irvine area).....
Not my part of the country....but really made me appreciate Seattle!
;)
--- End quote ---
Spent 3 years in Seattle and it really made me appreciate the Bay Area. ;)
Except between July 5 and October 1, when the sun is out. There's no place better.
boykster:
--- Quote from: Dervacumen on March 18, 2007, 11:25:02 am ---
--- Quote from: boykster on March 18, 2007, 01:32:10 am ---Ugh...this thread reminds me of 10 years ago when I spent the better part of 24mos in Orange County (mostly Irvine area).....
Not my part of the country....but really made me appreciate Seattle!
;)
--- End quote ---
Spent 3 years in Seattle and it really made me appreciate the Bay Area. ;)
Except between July 5 and October 1, when the sun is out. There's no place better.
--- End quote ---
I do like the Bay area a lot, especially if you can afford to live in the city, or up north across the bridge. East bay is "eh?", but overall its a great part of the country.
The company I used to work for was based in Emeryville, so I spent a fair bit of time down there...
RayB:
anywhere south of Irvine is fine / safe. North of it, is touch and go and depends on the specific neighborhood. Even Fountain Valley and HB have their problem areas. (Friend of mine in FV had his car constantly broken into until he gave up, made room in the garage and swore never to park in the driveway ever again).
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