{"id":1446,"date":"2021-06-16T16:17:58","date_gmt":"2021-06-16T23:17:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apartmentsbstg.wpengine.com\/?p=1446"},"modified":"2025-07-21T13:47:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T20:47:14","slug":"moving-to-california-during-covid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/moving-to-california-during-covid\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving to California? Best Cities to Live In"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re looking to move to California for the beaches, natural landscapes, and endless sunny days, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Irvine Company Apartment Communities<\/a> has over 140 spacious communities situated in desirable locations throughout San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, and Silicon Valley.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-pool.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1447\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-pool-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Irvine Company Apartments Pool\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-pool-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-pool-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-pool-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-pool-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-pool.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><b>Space Beyond Square Footage<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Irvine Company\u2019s apartments in California feature large, private patios or balconies as well as open green spaces for inspiring outdoor living. Residents also enjoy safe and convenient dining and shopping options, moments from home\u2014with some apartment communities featuring on-site retail, dining, and even health care services. Surrounding the apartment communities, residents have access to expansive parks, miles of trails, and nearby beaches that make the coastal California lifestyle unlike any other.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-patio.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-patio-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Irvine Company Apartment Homes\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-patio-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-patio-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-patio-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-patio-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-patio.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><b>Stay Connected<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Tech-smart communities offer high-speed fiber internet community-wide. With business lounges on-site as well as complimentary WI-FI available at outdoor amenity spaces, there\u2019s no better place to stay connected.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-OC.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1449\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-OC-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Orange County, California\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-OC-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-OC-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-OC-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-OC-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-OC.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><b>Why Move to Orange County<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>In Orange County, Irvine Company is dedicated to not only providing Californians with aesthetically remarkable places to call home but to preserve the landscape as well, with more than 60% of the 93,000-acre Irvine Ranch dedicated to permanent preservation. Open spaces offer a variety of recreation while protecting natural resources. Home to hundreds of species of native plants and animals, the land is a combination of Orange County open parks and protected wildlands.<\/p>\n<p>The perfect complement to any apartment community is the convenience of nearby thoughtfully-planned shopping districts. Irvine Company Apartment communities offer residents unique shopping opportunities throughout Orange County, often within a stone\u2019s throw.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"nectar-button n-sc-button medium accent-color regular-button\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/locations\/orange-county.html\" data-color-override=\"#f6653c\" data-hover-color-override=\"false\" data-hover-text-color-override=\"#fff\"><span>Apartments in Orange County<\/span><\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-beaches.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1450\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-beaches-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"San Diego Beaches\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-beaches-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-beaches-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-beaches-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-beaches-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-beaches.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><b>Why Move to San Diego<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>With ocean breezes creating this ideal year-round climate, San Diego is home to beaches, sunsets, and world-famous fish tacos. From the Pacific to the backcountry, San Diego is one of California&#8217;s most scenic places. The coastline affords some of the most breathtaking beaches in California with a mixture of dramatic cliffs, sandy expanses, and secluded coves for endless outdoor adventures. The region&#8217;s 18 cities and countless neighborhoods are nestled among the many mesas and valleys, divided by freeways, forests, river, and creek beds.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"nectar-button n-sc-button medium accent-color regular-button\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/locations\/san-diego.html\" data-color-override=\"#f6653c\" data-hover-color-override=\"false\" data-hover-text-color-override=\"#fff\"><span>Apartments in San Diego<\/span><\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-la.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1451\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-la-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Los Angeles Beaches\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-la-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-la-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-la-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-la-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-company-la.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><b>Why Move to Los Angeles\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Living along the Los Angeles coast doesn&#8217;t have to be just a dream. The Irvine Company offers coastal apartment communities in West L.A. that fit all lifestyles. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/locations\/los-angeles\/playa-vista\/villas-at-playa-vista.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Villas at Playa Vista<\/a> are not only near the beach but close to dining, excellent shopping, and major entertainment and tech industry employers.<\/p>\n<p>Living near a stunning L.A. beach city shoreline is one of the greatest luxuries in the world. From morning walks along the water\u2019s edge in Santa Monica, to watching the sun sink below a spectacular horizon at dusk in Marina del Rey; the average year-round temperature here is 70 degrees. Flip flops are a must-have, typically worn year-long.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"nectar-button n-sc-button medium accent-color regular-button\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/locations\/los-angeles.html\" data-color-override=\"#f6653c\" data-hover-color-override=\"false\" data-hover-text-color-override=\"#fff\"><span>Apartments in L.A.<\/span><\/a>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-co-norcal.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1452\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-co-norcal-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Northern California\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-co-norcal-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-co-norcal-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-co-norcal-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-co-norcal-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/irvine-co-norcal.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><b>Why Move to Northern California<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>The blend of business, residential, and abundant leisure activities define the character of Northern California\u2014a charming mixture of old and new. Influenced by Stanford University and upscale technology, the cities in Northern California are an urban hub with great shopping, entertainment, coffee shops, and outdoor dining. The region is defined by scenic beauty and state-of-the-art energy, tucked beside some of the country\u2019s finest wineries. Moving to Northern California means being part of a vivid, burgeoning culture on the cusp of progressive invention.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"nectar-button n-sc-button medium accent-color regular-button\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/locations\/northern-california.html\" data-color-override=\"#f6653c\" data-hover-color-override=\"false\" data-hover-text-color-override=\"#fff\"><span>Bay Area Apartments<\/span><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re thinking about moving to California during Covid, these are the best regions with open spaces, beautiful beaches, and miles of trails.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1453,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[152,73,132,134,29,57,91,22,17,140],"class_list":["post-1446","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-apartment-search","tag-beach","tag-fitness","tag-high-speed-internet","tag-lifestyle","tag-los-angeles","tag-moving","tag-northern-california","tag-orange-county","tag-san-diego","tag-top-employers"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1446","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1446"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1446\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1453"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1446"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1446"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1446"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}