I moved to San diego California From Atlanta Georgia And Here's What I've learned in 3 Months!! First and Foremost Have your money and Spanish Up to Par!! As of yesterday I'm working on a followup video for next week y'all ;) god bless
@@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia LOL, Look at a map sometimes. SD doesn't have any of that. In '07 you could see and smell smoke from the fires up in the hills but I could do the same in Kentucky when we had fires in E.KY. If you are afraid of California then stay in Singapore and Michigan.
Born and raised in SD. Great video. I agree 110% percent about how expensive it is. I will admit, you get what you pay for. Weather is amazing, job opportunity is great, there is also so much diversity on culture and by wealth. Everyone has a place of welcome here. The opportunities are grand with so many colleges here in this fine ass city. It’s just how you want to take your life to the next level each and every time. If you are into photography, the open front to hidden gems of places you can capture! We have big military bases and it’s not far from other cities at all! Road trips are beautiful and so are staycations. The food, let’s just say the best melting pot of places you can get. You name it, we have just about every cultured cuisine here! Wishing you the best if you decide to work it out in SD!
Lived in Chula Vista for 7 years and I'm from Kansas City...I miss it so much...the laid back atmosphere and beautiful weather make up for the cost of living in my opinion.
I love San Diego! Beautiful city. I go every single year. I want to move and settle down there. It’s expensive but so is LA and NYC. I’m from NYC, and the cost of living is ridiculous. If I’m gonna pay an arm and a leg to live, I want some perks like: beautiful scenery, nature, amazing weather, beautiful beaches, nice people, good food, etc. All NYC has is good food.
I BELIEVE THAT MOST OF CALIFORNIA IS A GARBAGE CAN FOR OBVIOUS REASONS BUT NYC????? DONT GET ME STARTED, I AGREE THAT IF YOUR GOING TO PAY AN ARM AND A LEG TO LIVE SOMEWHERE THAT THERE BETTER BE SOME GOOD PERKS ABOUT IT AND NYC DOES NOT HAVE MANY, I WOULD RATHER LIVE IN MY CAR IN SAN DIEGO THAN A DECENT APARTMENT IN NYC WORKING SUPER HARD TO MAKE ENDS MEET
Mar Par I agree. The twang is cool. I have lived in San Diego, Santa Ana, the Bay Area and Portland, but I went to an HBC in Huntsville, Al. I miss hearing that twang. There aren't any West Indians either here in Portland, where I currently live
SD is clean ! SF and OAKLAND Bay Area is hella dirty . i was just down there visiting family . i love the filipino area in national city all the restraunts , and original foods from the motherland .only problem is the jobs pay shitty .out here we getting 56.00 hr for journyman union worker . out there they use mexicans so the labor for constructions dont pay shit down there
I did the exact opposite I moved from San Diego to Georgia. Lived 35 years in San Diego. I miss it but it was getting way too expensive. Great video...
I live on the island of Kauai. I am moving to SD next month. I just spent a few days in SD looking for housing for me my two daughters and my wife. It’s all relative. During my three days in SD I felt like I was living in a clearance sell. Everything is so much cheaper than kauai, well other than housing. Housing is comparable to Hawaii but you get a much nicer place for the money in SD. The food in SD is 50-75% cheaper than kauai.... If you want something bad enough you make it happen. I see a lot of negative comments about how expensive it is, that’s just a poverty or lack mindset. I couldn’t afford kauai by any means when I moved here 3 years ago and I struggled for the first 2and 1/2, but I stayed and pushed through and now I’ve hustled my way to easy living in paradise, so that means, on to the next challenge. Comfort is the enemy of growth and greatness, it’s a sign that it’s time to push yourself. I cannot wait to get to San Diego and dominate that place too! Anything is possible for those of us that have the wear with all to make it happen. Thanks for the video my man, hopefully I run into you when I get there .... peace and love bruh.....
I’m moving there in the next few months. I know you are 100% right about having to know somebody in San Diego to make moves because I’ve tried to apply to Jobs there while I’m still out of state and heard nothing but crickets back. Same with my friend. We were in the same boat and then suddenly one of the girls she was in a sorority with who lives in San Diego hit her up to come interview at the law firm she works at there. Suddenly she had a job that fast. If you know somebody out there you’ll be fine. If not you better have your money together.
Man, I really appreciate you for posting this video. I, too, am looking at relocating from ATL to SD. I've been here my entire life and I am ready for a change. I appreciate a brother's take on what it's like there versus here. Blessings to you and your wife!
I live in GA and I visited San Diego in September and feel in love. You won't believe how good the food is. Perfect weather, beautiful women, etc. But a 3 bedroom house is a million dollars. I'm not talking about a mansion just a regular house. It's my Powerball destination. Other than that I'm good.
I’m not going to lie .. I’m running from the stupid frizzing weather of the east! I’m not looking to live in downtown SD at all. I’m a school social worker, bilingual and in my 40s . I’m not kidding you, if I get a job at least an hour from Central SD I’ll move tomorrow ! I’m saving and saving and would not stop until I leave NYC. As far as cost of life I think is most difficult for people that move to SD from smalls towns or cities.
Im in Chgo and soo ready to leave as well. Chgo is also becoming unreasonably expensive yet the corruption is at an all time high. I'm Latina and like the laid back nature of CA..I just fear that its priced out of my price range! But other than that, I just want to live in a place where the sun always comes out!
Recently moved out of SD and just to add: It's more diverse the farther south you go. Downtown is pretty mixed, and everything south is more black and Latino. "East county" is all white, and less educated the farther you go. "North county" is white and Asian and where all the money is. On the coast is where you have all the frat bros, hippies, yuppies, tourism and commerce. People are friendly and they drive well, but there is a lot of narcissism and vanity that makes it feel like there isn't a sense of community there. As you said downtown is the only place to really hang out, as the rest of the metro is sprawling suburbia. Lots of people love it, but it's definitely not for everyone.
Hope you’re enjoying living in San Diego. I was born and raised there, rancho penasquitos to be exact. The quality of people there are amazing and friendly.. now I live in Texas. I’ve been here for 4 years and I hate it with a passion. People here are rude but the cost of living is so cheap.. I’m gonna be here for another 4 years and paper stack so I can move back. Love this video bro! Blessings to you!
Marianne Lee yes!! I lived in Houston Texas for 13yrs and I was over it from day one. Ppl there are liars and sneaky! Glad I’m gone..... never looked back!
THANK YOU so much for this video! I'm from Alabama originally but living in Houston. I'm SO happy to see someone from the deep south like myself do a video like this! I'm going next week to San Diego for about 13 weeks for work and this video hit the spot! I worry about my accent too sometimes and I'm happy to hear that they like our southern accent.
I've been thinking of relocating here for the last 3 years ... my son likes Florida but I don't 😳... Thank goodness for a positive and honest conversation/ video. May God bless you and your beautiful family
Welcome to San Diego It is so expensive ... but it's Beautiful and there are at lot of things to do that don't cost alot. Our Harbors are Beautiful to do things. Yes we do love Southerners ... we need you to to ground us ! 💞💞🙏🙏
Chrissy Lovinmylife hey can we get in touch . Planning on moving there too with my small family. Rent is so crazy , where would you suggest we move to? Decent rent , low crimes , family oriented. I’m coming from ATL as well thanks I’m advance
I really enjoyed your video. Glad I found you in the thumbnails . My son was thinking of going to school out there; and I feel like this video is helpful .
Welcome to San Diego my brother. All my peeps are from Macon , Atlanta ; but my dad left Georgia established several auto shops over the years. We have lived here all our lives and yes it's high cost of living here but we are spoiled by the weather and the number of places you can be by driving 30 minutes in any direction (during non-rush hours) Bless you and your family. Big T
I appreciate this video so much! Im from Atlanta originally, been living in Cleveland for the past 4 years. Im planning on moving to SD in the next 3 years. Thanks for the tips!
Thank you for this video...I live in Metro Atlanta and looking to move out to San Diego within a year. Glad to know people let you over on the highway, lol. Anyway, please keep posting and put up pics. Thank you
I love your video! I'm a San Diego native and honestly your description is on point. It's a come as you are city, flip flops and shorts are always appropriate attire. We maintain that small beach town attitude. We don't want to be like LA or San Francisco. But the cost of living is skyrocketing. I'm moving to Thibodaux, LA.
We’re moving to SD in June 😍😍 husband in the navy transferring so were very lucky on that part. I’m sooo excited! I’m from FL and it reminded me a lot of home.
Hey Flip, great video. I'm a Californian *not* from anywhere near SD but been living in ATL for 4 years considering moving back and want to try SD. You got that right about having your money right! no joke not sure I'll ever be ready to pay twice as much for less space and the same gas as you say. God bless I hope things are going well for you in SD. I bet I will miss that 30-40 mile radius to party in metro ATL as you mentioned. Ha! 1Luv from reynoldstown
hey bud, thanks for this video. I used to live in SD in 2001, im sure things have changed, but this vid gives me a good idea on how that change took place. much respect man. good luck with the biz and thanks again for your insight.
Thanks my brother for giving your honest opinion about SD coming from a southerner point of view. My brother is there today exploring the area from Va. He texted me some great pictures that I Never EVER known about those neck of the woods. He's vacationing at LA. My brother is scoping out our next vacation spot for the future. I you see a brother that looks like you with glasses and a hat, that might be him... BEST Regards and blessings to you and your family, bro.
I lived in North Park in San Diego for 13 years while in the U S Navy and loved it. Back then a 1 bedroom apartment rented for a $125.00 per month that was in the 1970s
back in the 80's 90's. Tijuana ,was where all the fun was at , now 2017 , most hit the gaslamp downtown area clubs , party's are now mostly done at home backyards , but san Diego is beautiful , but now those who rent are hurting ,unless you own or have a good income ,good video brother
Good topic.Cool video thanks for posting. I have a few friends from ATL, Ohio, Florida, VA and NY just to name a few. They're awesome friends many of them are now living here in San Diego.
Haha I'm from the UK and I like the way you talk! You have a nice voice, maybe you should sing or something? Anyway, just doing a little research on San Diego so this video helped. Thanks man.
I'n born and raised in California. I should've paid more attention to Spanish class in 7th-8th grades. I discovered I had learned enough to get in trouble in a Tijuana bar. My main fast food is Mexican and I have the sweetest lady a few doors down and we speak Spanish in passing. I'm living west of the freeway east of the railroad tracks, but only about 1,500 feet from one of the top 5 beaches in the US. Gas prices today are about $3.43 for Regular. California has 2 types of gas, the Summer blend being more expensive. Freeway traffic depends on time of day and direction of flow. I like to get off the freeway and drive the coast when I'm not in any hurry. San Diego County is in a Mediterranean climate and has beaches, inland valleys, foothills, pine tree topped mountains and deserts. On the same day you can swim, surf, dive in the ocean, go hiking or snow skiing in the mountains or play in the desert sands. My best days for grocery shopping are Saturday or Sunday before 10 a.m. or Wednesday or Thursdays.
Dude I completely understand you. I moved from Georgia to San Diego as well back in 2015 and it is so much different and expensive than it was back in Douglasville
Lived in San Diego for 30 years. Moved to Indianapolis, In in 2013 and never looked back. I will vacation there but wont live there again. Best move I ever made.
Thanks for the video. I would love to live in San Diego. I visited the city before and I just felt a good vibe when I was there. People were so friendly.
Good for you to move someplace different and a great place as well. I cannot afford to move to San Diego but I'm going to go there for at least 2 years just to enjoy the nice people/weather. After that prolly back to some boring cold place lol. Oh yeah, people love your accent because it sounds so different and friendly. You've already got friends there, congrats!
Ever since my GF and I watched this video years ago, whenever I found myself dragging in the morning she told me "git it, git it!" She said that every day (while we were still together 😭). Today this video just came up again for some reason.
If you want to enjoy living anywhere in Cali nowadays, simply make sure you SAVE SAVE SAVE. Have good credit and steady income, your set. I live in the Bay but lived in San Diego for 9 years. I loved it but my heart was set in the Bay. There's a lot of good places to raise a family in San Diego and you're only an hour an a half to 2 hours away from L.A. Beaches galore, the best Mexican food, and almost year-long sunshine.
Cost of living is more here but the pay is a lot more. Make sure you have a good job lined up before moving out here or it will be rough. As far as the traffic goes, I feel like people are bigger jerks now on the road but there's a lot more people moving here from other states too. We are much more relaxed here probably because there's a ton to do an the weather is great!
christine Benson Drivers are not as crazy as they are Houston. Thats why I have to pay these high ass auto insurance rates down here. 🤦🏾♀️ Im over it.
I moved to San Diego years ago and only left because of Job and financial situation at the time. Now I live in Ventura, which is a kind of a Sand Diego light. Still may move back there someday.
I'm interested in movie to San Deigo. I have since I was a kid, I now visit once a year and I love it more than anything. It is expensive but honestly I am willing to accept it for a few years until I can make more money. Thank you for the video!
Gonna be real for a moment. All of you people who have dreams of living in Southern California, I have news for you: IT IS EXPENSIVE BEYOND WHAT YOU CAN IMAGINE. Do not move here unless you have financial security and a solid job, or else your life will suck and pretty much consist of working two jobs so you can afford rent and living expenses. Housing And rent costs here are insane and they're not going to go anywhere but up. Just be prepared. It's no joke
Thank you for this video. I'm in the process of relocating to SD in a few months. I'm already in Bakersfield Ca tho. It's hot as hell here Lol. I can't wait to move to the beautiful weather & beach life in Diego 🍾
Clear for a landing... Awesome!!🤣 I'm looking to move there in a few months. Sounds like cost is about the same from here in Vancouver washington. thanks for the video!
San diego is way different from the Atl, I lived up by Mira Mesa and had to come back east due to family reasons and looking to move back there soon. Most ppl were friendly there and the traffic wasn't that bad coming from the east coast. Had my fun in Mexico too, hop and a skip.
Great video man! Described the city well! I've lived in San Diego all my life, so I'm so used to the city that's it's weird going out of state and having people be considerate while driving haha. Other than that I love my city and everyone is chill
Man miss that Georgia accent! My hometown..but still headed there and be happy about your accent .. my uncle is in Atlanta and I feel like I'm talking to him , listening to your vid..maybe we'll run into you out there..
I just recently moved back to San Diego I love San Diego.❤ I think most of the people that live in San Diego have one thing in common they all love the ocean🌊 It doesn't matter if you're swimming, surfing, selling or fishing the majority of people that live in San Diego go to the beach on a regular basis. That's why everyone's so friendly nice & happy. And that's exactly why I moved back to SD because I love the water I love to be at the beach in the ocean🌊 I think everyone is different depending on personal preference because if I had a choice to go to a party or the beach I would choose the beach any day but that's just my preference.
@Juanita Boyer, Hi. I'm curious: which industries make the most money in SD? I'm asking because everyone says it's so expensive. I would love to move there, but I'm still somewhat conflicted due to the cost of living.
The majority of people in San Diego do not go the beach on a regular basis. That’s just the coastal communities of San Diego that go to beach on regular basis. Mars is the best planet.
@@MsChunkums Hi, I'm actually still on the east coast (not happy about that); haven't made a decision, and still researching the job market; I would like to make a decision by early 2021 because I'm so tired of NY (too fast-paced, overcrowded areas, filthy streets).
@@jordanjohnson9866 Exactly. Lived in SD my whole life. There have been a year or two at a time where I didn't go to the ocean. You take it for granted after a while. The thought of the inconvenience of snow or rain has stopped me from living elsewhere... but I'm starting to think that I could use a change.
I love your accent too. There's so many southern dialects, yours is my favorite. I think they call it "southern aristocrat". I hear it in the sophisticated cities (especially Georgia) in the south. Drive a few miles out of Atlanta, and bam, I need an interpreter.
I’ve seen a few friends leave San Diego with their tale between their legs. Not for the faint of heart. Money talks. You can be fine as fuck, ain’t gonna help.
Just got back from SD - Stayed in Boulevard Park area - real cool. Ate @ the Fish market right off Logan & Euclid, but that's hood stuff. SD got a lot of constructive activities too. Nice place to hustle, but cost of living is high.
soon as i saw that street Logan in San Diego you brought back memories, but i was born there in 1960 until 1972, then moved to the bay area, I lived between Logan and national and SW 40th St. I'm black and we were some tough kids growing up, i don't see that anymore with kids.
Ocean view born and raised,y'all gotta check out waffle burger in Lincoln, or Canada steakburger in city heights, or miss pee wee's in Logan,all the down home style restaurants are closing,you got Bonnie jeans in Lincoln too,but I don't think they are not as good as when She ran the place, I think her grand babies run the place now
I’ve lived in San Diego for 4 years in the service. I’m from southeast PA near West Chester and it’s ungodly expensive here as well. At least in SD you have nice weather all year.
Happy New Year everyone and I want to say this I really appreciate the real people that comment on my post I see so many times people represented by a color or letter or just an abstract picture but to say that I put myself out there and I real people can see me and reply means the world that's sometimes hear about internet rolls and I've had to block a few but what I spoke on the here was genuine and I really enjoy the city
