{"id":541,"date":"2018-06-27T14:46:56","date_gmt":"2018-06-27T21:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apartmentsbstg.wpengine.com\/?p=541"},"modified":"2025-07-21T16:15:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T23:15:23","slug":"best-places-to-live-san-diego","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/best-places-to-live-san-diego\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Living in San Diego"},"content":{"rendered":"

San Diego is an oasis, the epitome of California living from its idyllic beaches where residents can spend the morning surfing, running and swimming and their evenings sitting by a bonfire watching the sunset to the great food and burgeoning cultural locales like Little Italy and the Gaslamp Quarter. The area owes much of its diversity to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, the Anza-Borrego Dessert, and the Laguna Mountains, and not to mention Mexico. The county is a melting pot of culture and geography.<\/p>\n

You can\u2019t talk about San Diego County<\/a> without also mentioning the 16 U.S. Naval and Military reserves and bases, which happen to be among the largest employers in the area.<\/p>\n

To the residents of San Diego, the area is a secret sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles. For those seeking a casual and laid-back lifestyle with an ever-accessible beach, look no further than San Diego. Here are some of the reasons why we think you should call San Diego your next home:<\/p>\n

Location, Location, Location<\/h3>\n

San Diego is the land of opportunity. If you want to go surfing you can, if you want to go hiking or biking in the mountains, it\u2019s just a drive away, if you want to go ATVing in the desert then by all means, AND if you want to do all of those things in a single day it is entirely possible. With ideal geographical location and mild temperate climate, San Diegans can enjoy outdoor living whenever they want.<\/p>\n

The San Diego region is made up of several areas, each with its own distinctive characteristics and activities. The\u00a0La Jolla<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>area is great for young professionals with its close proximity to UCSD and more.\u00a0Encinitas <\/strong>and Carlsbad<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>are\u00a0the \u201cburbs\u201d of SD, which is great for singles and families alike! Pacific Beach and the Gaslamp District in\u00a0Downtown\u00a0San Diego<\/strong><\/a> is where the nightlife of SD thrives. Carmel Valley<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is known for its low crime rates and high income per capita.<\/p>\n

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Unrivaled Outdoor Shopping & Dining<\/h3>\n

The design of The Village La Jolla, Del Mar Plaza, Westfield UTC, and other shopping centers in San Diego take full advantage of the great California weather by immersing shoppers in a unique open-air shopping experience.<\/p>\n

Due to the close proximity to the ocean, beach cities in San Diego offer many \u201con the water\u201d dining opportunities. Some of our favorites include:<\/p>\n

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  1. George\u2019s at The Cove<\/a> (La Jolla)<\/li>\n
  2. Point Loma Seafoods<\/a> (Downtown San Diego)<\/li>\n
  3. Enoteca Adriano<\/a> (Pacific Beach)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    San Diego isn\u2019t just known for its beautiful beaches and waves, it is also home to some of the best research universities in the Country from University of California, San Diego to the University of San Diego.<\/p>\n

    Nationally Acclaimed Private and Public Schools<\/h3>\n

    While colleges excel in San Diego, so do many of the high schools. \u00a0The seven high schools below all rank in the Top 50 \u2013 Best High Schools in California:<\/p>\n

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    1. The Preuss School (La Jolla)<\/li>\n
    2. San Diego High School of International Studies (San Diego)<\/li>\n
    3. Canyon Crest Academy (San Diego)<\/li>\n
    4. Westview High School (San Diego)<\/li>\n
    5. Torrey Pines High (San Diego)<\/li>\n
    6. La Jolla High School (La Jolla)<\/li>\n
    7. Coronado High School (Coronado)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Places to Go<\/h3>\n

      San Diego didn\u2019t host more than 32 million visitors in 2012 because of sheer luck \u2013 there\u2019s an endless array of places to visit depending on what you want to do and where you may want to go. Our top favorites include:<\/p>\n