Where to Live in Calfornia?
Im 19 now and am living at home in Alabama and working two jobs so that I can save money to move to California in 7 months.
I orginally wanted to move to San Francisco but its very expensive to live in the city there. So what are some other cities in California that I can enjoy both the city and beach life close to each other? Preferably one where public transportation is good.
Im not worried about Earthquakes.
Public transportation is only decent in major cities in Calif. where the costs of living are higher in those cities. You will have to trade off. If you wish to stay around San Francisco Bay Area, your choices are the South Bay, the North Bay, and the East Bay. The North Bay is closest to the City, rents are still expense. The South Bay is nice and better and warmer temps, but public transportation is so-so and rents are high here like in the city. The East Bay is Hot in the summer, rents are cheaper, but public transportation is so-so here too. The East Bay does have easily accessible Bart going to the City. North of the City is expensive too and you definitely will need a car. I enjoy living in the South Bay because of the very moderate temperatures year round. The place is called San Jose aka. Silicon Valley. From San Jose, you have great beaches only 30 minutes away. I also like San Diego or Oceanside area. Sacramento gets very hot in the summer and forget LA, it’s too crowded. You may want to consider the Monterrey Bay area near beaches and very nice.
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