subject: 5 Reasons San Diego Is One Of The Best Places To Live In Southern California [print this page] Want to find out the best places to live in Southern California? If you're not a SoCal local, you're probably thinking of places like Beverly Hills, Tiburon, Santa Barbara, or Malibu. The drawback to these locations is the fact that the median home price is in the $10 million range which isn't something the average person can afford. Is there a place for the non-movie stars among us to live in Southern California?
Actually, the answer is "Yes" especially if you take a look in the San Diego area. Here are a few reasons why San Diego is among the best places to live in SoCal.
1. The climate is paradise. Have you ever yearned for sun-soaked sand, swaying palm trees, and fresh ocean breezes all year long? In an area where the warmest days get up to 87 and the coldest days plummet to 75, you will find yourself rarely complaining about bad weather. People who live in San Diego take fewer vacations than virtually any other Americans, basically because they're already in vacationland.
2. Pollution is low. Los Angeles is well known for its pollution issues, especially the smog. Not so with San Diego, a city whose clean air quality exceeds the national average by a whopping 19 percentage points (according to CNN Money).
3. Entertainment is extraordinary. Let's face it. You're going to want to have some fun where you live. San Diego is the place to catch it. With theaters on every corner, golf courses galore, great shopping, museums, fascinating restaurants, and places like Sea World just a hop away, the San Diego area is one of America's most alluring playgrounds.
4. Enjoy outdoor living. San Diego is a healthy area to live, probably because it's hard to stay sedentary for very long. Since the beach is right there and mountains are close by, San Diegans love to be outside enjoying their lives instead of being cooped up inside. Most of the suburbs are equipped with excellent pedestrian and bike-friendly paths, keeping you healthier, saner, and living longer. Plus, you'll never complain that it's a bit too cool for a walk around the block.
5. The neighborhoods are safe. When it comes to raising a family, you definitely want a safe environment. Thankfully, the San Diego area is an ideal place to raise a family, due to secure suburbs and a low crime rate. With the reduced threat from wildfires and earthquakes, there's even more reason to put down your roots in this dreamland.
If you're not convinced that San Diego living is for you, there's just one thing you need to do that will totally sell you on the prospect. Go visit it. After you get a taste of this beautiful seaside locale, you're bound to agree -- San Diego is among the best places to live in Southern California.
