Interesting insights on Orange County, and San Diego. I agree on Little Italy having some nice restaurants, with good food. Funny about what you said that Huntington Beach as a "Real Housewives of OC" experience, with high end shopping! For those housewives, I think you need to think Newport Coast, Laguna Beach, and Coto De Caza. Not long ago Huntington was nothing more than oil wells, and surfers burning tires on the beach. HB brings to mind big raised trucks, low rider beach cruisers, divey coffee and breakfast spots, miles of relatively empty beach, and surfing under a power plant. When I think luxury shopping, I think Newport Beach's Fashion Island, or maybe Southcoast plaza. Absolutely love Point Loma, one of my favorite places. The lighthouse there is a must see. It was once a tea house, and had a female lighthouse keeper. If you want to make a video, love to see one of the history of Point Loma. San Clemente is definitely great spot for restaurants, and a great community. Agreed!
i live in orange but im kind of jealous that SD (and LA) has more local shops that are unique or at least interesting to visit. when going through orange country i see the same brick and motor establishments, even in beach areas and it just doesn't complete the 'beach town' landscape that i see outside the county.
OC is waaay better then SD.. the people in OC are sustained much better becuase there are a lot more good higher paying jobs whearas in SD a big chunk of the population are working much lower paying job(minimum wage) that they hate. There are lots of disgruntled frustrated people in San Diego.
Sustainability is very different in OC and San Diego. There are a lot more higher paying job oprtunities in OC compared to San Diego. If you look at how many young people go to college in San Diego but then most of them leave after they graduate becuase there are a lot more good higher paying jobs in OC, Los Angeles, and the Bay area.. San Diego is a college, military, retirement, and beach town. Also San Diego has a lot more damaged people compared to OC. The people in OC are alll mostly middle to upper middle class while San Diego has tons of people who are working minimum wage jobs that they *hate* working. OC overall is a much nicer enviornment(people, neighborhoods, mental health, cleanliness, etc) compared to San Diego.
i never been to SD, what do you mean by damaged? and orange does have a few areas where you'd some the same people with screws loose in their heads and places that you'd be better off avoiding. the homeless population is also growing noticeably by the year.
Born and raised in OC. I disagree regarding being stuck in your community. For example, I live in Westminster, work in Anaheim, go to school in Irvine, and eat everywhere else.
I’ve lived in Denver for the last 8 years. Am moving to OC. Irvine to be specific. I was there last week house hunting. My business requires suburbs (residential remodeling). I absolutely loved Irvine & OC on my visit. I will rent for a year & my home in keeping and renting out in Denver is only slightly cheaper than what I’m renting in OC. 73 degrees be deicing twice to leave Denver in Feb. I found OC to be everything videos said about it and the main concern I have is honestly staying out of peoples way on the highways bc I drive like an old man. Oc for me! Thanks for the video!
PS I was shocked how close all of the suburbs were in OC. The house I almost rented was 3.5 miles from Newport B in Irvine. Also, I drove up to BIg Bear and it’s not vail for sure but it is Colorado lite and the lake is uniquely large. A nice weekend getaway. I loved it. Ppl in OC have a great life with some of the best weather in the world. Denver is only slightly less expensive than OC w/all of the problems of LOs A.
I have lived in both places OC and San Diego. I would definitely choose Orange County over San Diego. San Diego people are not very friendly. I have lived in 3 different states from east coast to west coast. San Diego is probably the most unfriendly place I have ever lived. I lived in OC for 3 yrs and loved it!! I lived in San Diego for 4 yrs. and couldn't wait to leave. Huge difference between the two places. I prefer Orange County.
Wow, you must have met the wrong people in San Diego! I just had conversations with 2 transplants this last weekend that both told me they were surprised at how friendly San Diegan's are 🤷♂️
I've lived in both also, currently back in O.C. where I grew up after 15 years in S.D. It all depends on where in each county. In the 80's North San Diego county was still pretty open and serene. I lived in Cardiff-by-the-sea and it was wonderful. Now? Like everywhere else the developers ruined it.
I live in Costa Mesa in Orange County, Newport Blvd has great night life with Goat hill tavern bar, and across the triangle square plaza, Huntington Beach Main st has a great night life too😌
I lived in South Orange County most of my life and my parents re-located to San Diego in La Jolla and later in Presidio Heights, and eventually retired to Tucson, AZ. When I would go to visit in San Diego I always felt like I was on vacation. I eventually moved to the Phoenix area since holidays became a hassle traveling to Tucson, and lived there for fourteen years until my parents passed away, and then I moved back to California, but in San Diego this time. I downsized into a condo once again to make life easier, and recently bought a condo between La Mesa and Lemon Heights on top of a hill, so I have a view now from La Jolla, the city, Point Loma, the Silver Strand Highway all the way south to Mexico, and can also view the ocean. I hit the right place at the right time and couldn't be happier with it, especially with the price I paid about half a year ago. Where else can your house pay you more than your annual salary did when you were working and in only half a year! San Diego also has a lot more to do than the bedroom communities of South Orange County, and is more condensed so you don't have to drive as far.
That's cool that you found somewhere! I don't think comparing South OC with all of SD makes sense since you are leaving out the other half of OC. I think as a whole SD is way more spread out. I also think the traffic is worse in SD than in OC. Also a lot more touristy in SD.
@@GregoryMorales-uo6ze The traffic in SD doesn't really bother me, since I am not working and rarely drive during heavy traffic periods. Since I moved back to San Diego I have noticed the area where the 5 and 805 freeways come together in Del Mar traffic has been greatly reduced from what it used to be only to move it further up the freeway just beyond Del Mar all the way to Oceanside. I have not been back to OC since I moved back, but I'm sure the traffic is not any better there. My whole reason moving back to San Diego was the whole touristy thing with all of the things to do and places to go including Mexico. It is true Orange County has Disneyland and Knotts Berry Farm along with the unique restaurants of Newport Beach, but all said and done Orange County is much more of a bedroom community without the excitement and energy of San Diego. I tend to look at Orange County as a large suburb created by Los Angeles, whereas San Diego is much more interesting if you just take the southern half of the county. I used to work for El Torito restaurants which started in the San Fernando Valley, but eventually moved their corporate offices to Irvine when the company began a rapid expansion, so I worked all over Orange County, and some locations in Los Angeles and San Diego Counties. My take would be if you want a quieter life style, Orange county would be the place for you, but if you want something a little more vibrant and diverse San Diego south from La Jolla to Mexico would be perfect.
As I mentioned in another comment and as mentioned by other commenters, I feel that this was a comparison between the city of San Diego vs the County of Orange
Thanks for the feedback. San Diego has a different feel simply because the city of San Diego is the obvious central point of San Diego, whereas Orange County doesn't have that, which makes it feel much more spread out. It's possible that is what you are experiencing with the video?
@@DanPBestLifeSD correct, I love San Diego, it’s an amazing city but, even though Orange County doesn’t have a main central hub, I feel that it still has a lot to offer, just more spread out throughout many smaller hubs, which I guess makes it difficult to compare? Anyway it’s a great video and both are amazing places to live :)
I’ve lived in both counties too and I totally disagree that it’s easier to get around in San Diego county! Everything is too centralized downtown which is far from the northern parts of the county. In Orange County it doesn’t feel like you have to drive that far to get to the services you need because of the different micro communities within the county being more self sustaining.
Yes, I definitely agree and valid point! I did my best to generalize all of Orange County and San Diego County for the purpose of this video, but there are numerous neighborhoods and regions in both that don't fit the mold. Thanks so much for sharing!
@@DanPBestLifeSD I did also feel like you were comparing the city of San Diego with the county of orange, I love San Diego but i don’t feel like it was a true comparison.
not too familiar with SD but what 'better' is what your way of living is it seems. i work a good job in orange but i can easily see myself settling in SD down the line.
Dan, there is a huge omission in your video. How can you compare San Diego County to Orange County and not mention Laguna Beach? Laguna has 7 miles of some of the most beautiful coastline in Southern California, including 30+ coves and beaches. Laguna has terrific restaurants, a thriving art scene and very friendly people. The town has the Pacific on one side and the San Joaquin Hills on the other. Because so many homes in Laguna are build into the side of a mountain, the majority of residents of Laguna have views of the Pacific that are to die for. There are also some excellent hiking trails in the San Joaquin Hills above Laguna and the views of the Pacific and Laguna below are truly spectacular. Other than that, not much to see in Laguna. : ) Also, when you live in Laguna Beach you have access to both LA and San Diego with each being just 60 to 75 minutes away. I've spent time in La Jolla and Del Mar they are both great places to live. But they don't have the amazing views of the Pacific like you get in Laguna. You can't go wrong with La Jolla / Del Mar or Laguna. I just prefer Laguna.
Agree for the most part. I lived in Laguna Beach for 19 years (S. Laguna near the hospital). I never knew how much I'd miss it till I moved away. Only down side: Traffic and parking, like any small beach town. One thing I would add as a big positive is it has a strong police presence! I went through the citizens police academy and did a ride-along. Minimum of 5 patrol cars out all the time, sometimes more.
Thanks for this informational video Dan! Considering both South OC & SD. Will be moving from SF Bay Area. Wondering about raising kids - in particular culture wise? Looking for easy access to nature (hiking & beaches), laid back vibe. I worry that even South OC (we are not considering North OC) has a more “materialistic” vibe. Thoughts?
As a oc resident SD IS 100X better, at least southern oc . SD has better food, most of the time better beach’s, better downtown then any downtown in oc, the night life and public transportation is so much better in sd, 7/10 parts of oc are unwalkable and oc is boring.
South OC is definitely boring and their food isn’t great. All the great food and entertainment is in North OC. Laguna, Newport and HB are all amazing, but also North OC.
Another benefit OC has is more led lighted street signs and more lit up at night than SD. OC also has more landscaping and more developed overall than SD
1978 -79 moms friend had a house on donley st west side of Claremont best ocean /bay view I ever saw no clue what the homes cost there now my choice west Claremont
I was born and raised in Anaheim. Stayed in SD throughout my 20s. As conservative as both are, SD is more so.. to my surprise. FYI: Each has their own kkk factions. Even within police force. As a POC, both felt oppressive. However, it was in SD that a random guy on a bike yelled out to me, “run, immigrant, run!” as i attempted to catch the bus. I was so shocked, and angrily yelled back. The look on his face. He definitely did not expect a petite woman to reply, and in such a loud voice (perfect english too). I missed the bus. The transit system is definitely better in SD than OC. Hands down. In SD, I’d go on hikes throughout the county. My partner is caucasian. I’m the type of person who will look you in the eye, greet you with a smile, a wave, and a “hi” “hello” “how’s it going?” or “Good morning”. My partner now does so as well. When we greet people we pass on trail or in the street, it’s always older white people that ignore me, look at my partner, and only reply to him. (I’m currently in San Francisco Bay Area, and it’s the same here too.. being ignored) If you’re low income, it’s faster getting assistance in SD. More health clinics to choose from as well: good health system. If in the Bay Area: Avoid Alameda Hospital. Go to Oakland Highland Hospital, or UCSF Hospital. Haven’t been in the area long, so I’m not informed on the level of care throughout the county. If i had to choose between OC or SD to go back to, i would choose SD. ONLY because most of my family is in Tijuana. Jk. For the food and culture as well. Actually, if i could .. I’d live there :( However, based on job availability / pay .. there’s more demand in OC for my partner’s area of work.
OC is easier to get around compared to SD. It's much smaller and more dense so getting to places without a car is definately easier in OC than SD. It's also a lot safer in OC so that's another important factor. If you can't drive then OC is better and safer. In SD the trolley has a bunch of homeless and druggie. There is hardly any security so I feel safer in OC. Also OC has a stronger economy than SD.
My husband is also Caucasian and I can relate with than feeling of been ignored, any way will going to relocate to SD from Florida and we are planning visit Tijuana often, I just start the research for different areas. Do you have any recommendations?
Parts of orange county just feel like gray blocks after blocks like in Anaheim since it's built on a grid system 😅 so not for me. I think that's why people from LA feel more at home there. A little different here in SD. You can see the old neighborhoods and architecture and it definitely feels more like a Mediterranean city especially when you go into East county where all the homes are built on hills which by default also feels like parts of Mexico.
I lived in San Diego for seven years. The stealing ,the mental illness and the drug abuse was all left out of your videos . But if you can look past those things including the homeless it is beautiful
Homelessness is beyond insane now, and SD is largely swingers and bi-city. Even Navy guys are high up on the bi-sexual scale. If you love homelessness, everyone who screws everyone, abundant gangs, cheaters, and old men still partying at 60 in the clubs... this is your place. This guy made it look amazing to sell some properties. It's not that glamourous. East County, Downtown, South of SD, are very nasty. PB is just a frat boy area... SDSU is known as STDSU... and no one grows up here. Crime is also rampant. The only great things are the landscape, balboa park (homeless hub now), and the fact its condensed. No one here likes to work either. The malls are lame.
Orange county sucks!!!! I'm been in LA, Austin, San Fran, San Diego. Orange County is like a city city... its a county with suburbs. No public transportation only traffic and toll roads. There no night life unless you at Newport or Huntington. It a retirement suburban living lifestyle. I rather be in long Beach if I want to stick to something fun
Night life in the O.C. Huntington Beach on Main st has over 40 bars and restaurants or how about Down town Fullerton with over 35 bars and restaurants most have college vibe, due to Fullerton U being blocks from there. And no one that's ever been to Belboa island or split? So much night life,anyone that's lived in O.C. knows this guy a poser with no creditability just hawking his wares.
I know realtors hate dealing with rentals but I could really use some help with my move to San Diego in a few months. Are you aware of any agents that help with rentals! TIA!
Hey John! Thanks for the thoughtful critique backed with detailed statistics. I was indeed raised in South OC, but I spent my first few years of college living and working in North OC. Although my experience with OC is thorough, I'll be the first to admit everyone's experience is different. Please let me know when you have completed your own comparison of SD and OC. I'd love to see what your experience is like!
That's true SD is 10x bigger and more hilly than OC. OC is more flat and streets are laid out better in a grid than the windy roads in SD. I've lived in both.
Both are boring places. Hit europe, asia and you see what it is like to live in a city with good access to public transport and to live in a culture. Sorry but US is incredibly boring I feel like life just passes there to be finished. Meanwhile life outside the USA is an adventure that is meaningful
As a native of SD, I can say OC, hands down. It comes down to a better quality of life. San Diego is full of grit.
I hate oc as a oc resident, planning to move to SD or LA
@@adam785 Are you renting?
grit = OC code word for diverse cultures
@@sterlingmarshel6299 What utter nonsense. Grit means, grit.
Interesting insights on Orange County, and San Diego. I agree on Little Italy having some nice restaurants, with good food. Funny about what you said that Huntington Beach as a "Real Housewives of OC" experience, with high end shopping! For those housewives, I think you need to think Newport Coast, Laguna Beach, and Coto De Caza. Not long ago Huntington was nothing more than oil wells, and surfers burning tires on the beach. HB brings to mind big raised trucks, low rider beach cruisers, divey coffee and breakfast spots, miles of relatively empty beach, and surfing under a power plant. When I think luxury shopping, I think Newport Beach's Fashion Island, or maybe Southcoast plaza. Absolutely love Point Loma, one of my favorite places. The lighthouse there is a must see. It was once a tea house, and had a female lighthouse keeper. If you want to make a video, love to see one of the history of Point Loma. San Clemente is definitely great spot for restaurants, and a great community. Agreed!
Thanks for your input! Love to see the history and info you provided.
I do actually have a video on Point Loma which includes a (very brief) history!
Ignoring all of north Orange County for sure.
I’m from OC, but honestly you can’t go wrong with both! 😉
Now THAT is a message I should have included into the video. I love them both
I disagree, Orange County has the upsides of San Diego- beaches, trails, shopping, restaurants. Without the downside- crime, homeless.
But it’s just not as good as San Diego
i live in orange but im kind of jealous that SD (and LA) has more local shops that are unique or at least interesting to visit. when going through orange country i see the same brick and motor establishments, even in beach areas and it just doesn't complete the 'beach town' landscape that i see outside the county.
@@dogethekiller4483 So you say. San Diego county has countless losers.
Both of the weather is amazing..
That's true. Weather isn't much different from one to the other
I like Orange County better
OC is waaay better then SD.. the people in OC are sustained much better becuase there are a lot more good higher paying jobs whearas in SD a big chunk of the population are working much lower paying job(minimum wage) that they hate. There are lots of disgruntled frustrated people in San Diego.
@@patr70 You summed it up really well and hit the nail on the head!
I’m from OC but SD I’d move there for sure. Great place.
I live in Riverside County and I think OC is better than SD
Sustainability is very different in OC and San Diego. There are a lot more higher paying job oprtunities in OC compared to San Diego. If you look at how many young people go to college in San Diego but then most of them leave after they graduate becuase there are a lot more good higher paying jobs in OC, Los Angeles, and the Bay area.. San Diego is a college, military, retirement, and beach town. Also San Diego has a lot more damaged people compared to OC. The people in OC are alll mostly middle to upper middle class while San Diego has tons of people who are working minimum wage jobs that they *hate* working. OC overall is a much nicer enviornment(people, neighborhoods, mental health, cleanliness, etc) compared to San Diego.
i never been to SD, what do you mean by damaged? and orange does have a few areas where you'd some the same people with screws loose in their heads and places that you'd be better off avoiding. the homeless population is also growing noticeably by the year.
i think you’re exaggerating. we might not be as affluent as orange county, but we’re not riverside lol
@@rafangille We might be more damaged than San Diego, but we're not San Bernardino lol
Born and raised in OC. I disagree regarding being stuck in your community. For example, I live in Westminster, work in Anaheim, go to school in Irvine, and eat everywhere else.
Fair enough!
I’ve lived in Denver for the last 8 years. Am moving to OC. Irvine to be specific. I was there last week house hunting. My business requires suburbs (residential remodeling). I absolutely loved Irvine & OC on my visit. I will rent for a year & my home in keeping and renting out in Denver is only slightly cheaper than what I’m renting in OC. 73 degrees be deicing twice to leave Denver in Feb. I found OC to be everything videos said about it and the main concern I have is honestly staying out of peoples way on the highways bc I drive like an old man. Oc for me! Thanks for the video!
PS I was shocked how close all of the suburbs were in OC. The house I almost rented was 3.5 miles from Newport B in Irvine. Also, I drove up to BIg Bear and it’s not vail for sure but it is Colorado lite and the lake is uniquely large. A nice weekend getaway. I loved it. Ppl in OC have a great life with some of the best weather in the world. Denver is only slightly less expensive than OC w/all of the problems of LOs A.
Welcome to Southern California! You are going to love it Sean
Orange county
Don't forget the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Sea World, and Legoland.
OC got a 20 acre santa ana zoo.
I have lived in both places OC and San Diego. I would definitely choose Orange County over San Diego. San Diego people are not very friendly. I have lived in 3 different states from east coast to west coast. San Diego is probably the most unfriendly place I have ever lived. I lived in OC for 3 yrs and loved it!! I lived in San Diego for 4 yrs. and couldn't wait to leave. Huge difference between the two places. I prefer Orange County.
Wow, you must have met the wrong people in San Diego! I just had conversations with 2 transplants this last weekend that both told me they were surprised at how friendly San Diegan's are 🤷♂️
The city of SD is a big NO for friendliness.
when people say that SD is unfriendly its more to do with the person saying it and their insecurities
I've lived in both also, currently back in O.C. where I grew up after 15 years in S.D.
It all depends on where in each county. In the 80's North San Diego county was still pretty open and serene. I lived in Cardiff-by-the-sea and it was wonderful. Now? Like everywhere else the developers ruined it.
Cardiff is still a wonderful place. But you make a very good point as it depends where in each county
I live in Costa Mesa in Orange County, Newport Blvd has great night life with Goat hill tavern bar, and across the triangle square plaza, Huntington Beach Main st has a great night life too😌
I lived in South Orange County most of my life and my parents re-located to San Diego in La Jolla and later in Presidio Heights, and eventually retired to Tucson, AZ. When I would go to visit in San Diego I always felt like I was on vacation. I eventually moved to the Phoenix area since holidays became a hassle traveling to Tucson, and lived there for fourteen years until my parents passed away, and then I moved back to California, but in San Diego this time. I downsized into a condo once again to make life easier, and recently bought a condo between La Mesa and Lemon Heights on top of a hill, so I have a view now from La Jolla, the city, Point Loma, the Silver Strand Highway all the way south to Mexico, and can also view the ocean. I hit the right place at the right time and couldn't be happier with it, especially with the price I paid about half a year ago. Where else can your house pay you more than your annual salary did when you were working and in only half a year! San Diego also has a lot more to do than the bedroom communities of South Orange County, and is more condensed so you don't have to drive as far.
That's cool that you found somewhere! I don't think comparing South OC with all of SD makes sense since you are leaving out the other half of OC. I think as a whole SD is way more spread out. I also think the traffic is worse in SD than in OC. Also a lot more touristy in SD.
@@GregoryMorales-uo6ze The traffic in SD doesn't really bother me, since I am not working and rarely drive during heavy traffic periods. Since I moved back to San Diego I have noticed the area where the 5 and 805 freeways come together in Del Mar traffic has been greatly reduced from what it used to be only to move it further up the freeway just beyond Del Mar all the way to Oceanside. I have not been back to OC since I moved back, but I'm sure the traffic is not any better there. My whole reason moving back to San Diego was the whole touristy thing with all of the things to do and places to go including Mexico. It is true Orange County has Disneyland and Knotts Berry Farm along with the unique restaurants of Newport Beach, but all said and done Orange County is much more of a bedroom community without the excitement and energy of San Diego. I tend to look at Orange County as a large suburb created by Los Angeles, whereas San Diego is much more interesting if you just take the southern half of the county. I used to work for El Torito restaurants which started in the San Fernando Valley, but eventually moved their corporate offices to Irvine when the company began a rapid expansion, so I worked all over Orange County, and some locations in Los Angeles and San Diego Counties. My take would be if you want a quieter life style, Orange county would be the place for you, but if you want something a little more vibrant and diverse San Diego south from La Jolla to Mexico would be perfect.
As I mentioned in another comment and as mentioned by other commenters, I feel that this was a comparison between the city of San Diego vs the County of Orange
Thanks for the feedback. San Diego has a different feel simply because the city of San Diego is the obvious central point of San Diego, whereas Orange County doesn't have that, which makes it feel much more spread out. It's possible that is what you are experiencing with the video?
@@DanPBestLifeSD correct, I love San Diego, it’s an amazing city but, even though Orange County doesn’t have a main central hub, I feel that it still has a lot to offer, just more spread out throughout many smaller hubs, which I guess makes it difficult to compare? Anyway it’s a great video and both are amazing places to live :)
I’ve lived in both counties too and I totally disagree that it’s easier to get around in San Diego county! Everything is too centralized downtown which is far from the northern parts of the county. In Orange County it doesn’t feel like you have to drive that far to get to the services you need because of the different micro communities within the county being more self sustaining.
And we both don’t want to be affiliated with LA
What OC has going for it is location. As you mentioned not only is it central to LA and San Diego. it is also close to the Inland Empire.
Very true!
It really depends what city, neighborhood, Santa ana anaheim garden grove etc are not suburban like south oc
Yes, I definitely agree and valid point!
I did my best to generalize all of Orange County and San Diego County for the purpose of this video, but there are numerous neighborhoods and regions in both that don't fit the mold.
Thanks so much for sharing!
@@DanPBestLifeSD I did also feel like you were comparing the city of San Diego with the county of orange, I love San Diego but i don’t feel like it was a true comparison.
San Diego Is better for me because I can cross into Tijuana and visit family
That is very true!
not too familiar with SD but what 'better' is what your way of living is it seems. i work a good job in orange but i can easily see myself settling in SD down the line.
I too have lived in both. San Diego alllll the way! San Diegans tend to be more laid back.
Whoop!! Best life San Diego!
Great Video thanks
Thank you James 🙏
Dan, there is a huge omission in your video. How can you compare San Diego County to Orange County and not mention Laguna Beach? Laguna has 7 miles of some of the most beautiful coastline in Southern California, including 30+ coves and beaches. Laguna has terrific restaurants, a thriving art scene and very friendly people. The town has the Pacific on one side and the San Joaquin Hills on the other. Because so many homes in Laguna are build into the side of a mountain, the majority of residents of Laguna have views of the Pacific that are to die for. There are also some excellent hiking trails in the San Joaquin Hills above Laguna and the views of the Pacific and Laguna below are truly spectacular. Other than that, not much to see in Laguna. : )
Also, when you live in Laguna Beach you have access to both LA and San Diego with each being just 60 to 75 minutes away.
I've spent time in La Jolla and Del Mar they are both great places to live. But they don't have the amazing views of the Pacific like you get in Laguna. You can't go wrong with La Jolla / Del Mar or Laguna. I just prefer Laguna.
Sounds like I need to do a part 2!
@@DanPBestLifeSD Great idea, Dan!!
🤣 right
Agree for the most part. I lived in Laguna Beach for 19 years (S. Laguna near the hospital). I never knew how much I'd miss it till I moved away. Only down side: Traffic and parking, like any small beach town. One thing I would add as a big positive is it has a strong police presence! I went through the citizens police academy and did a ride-along. Minimum of 5 patrol cars out all the time, sometimes more.
Thanks for this informational video Dan! Considering both South OC & SD. Will be moving from SF Bay Area. Wondering about raising kids - in particular culture wise? Looking for easy access to nature (hiking & beaches), laid back vibe. I worry that even South OC (we are not considering North OC) has a more “materialistic” vibe. Thoughts?
Thank you very much 🙏🏼👊🏼
Looking to move to the area and build my superfood business. I'd love to learn more! Thanks, Dan.
If you build it they will come!
As a oc resident SD IS 100X better, at least southern oc . SD has better food, most of the time better beach’s, better downtown then any downtown in oc, the night life and public transportation is so much better in sd, 7/10 parts of oc are unwalkable and oc is boring.
That's why I left OC for SD!
South OC is definitely boring and their food isn’t great. All the great food and entertainment is in North OC. Laguna, Newport and HB are all amazing, but also North OC.
Now with the border crisis and homelessness, is there any city that’s safer?
Another benefit OC has is more led lighted street signs and more lit up at night than SD. OC also has more landscaping and more developed overall than SD
Great observation. I completely agree, especially in South Orange County
I think that that’s also because Orange County is more dense so like the development is kinda packed in
North OC is more dense than South OC
1978 -79 moms friend had a house on donley st west side of Claremont best ocean /bay view I ever saw no clue what the homes cost there now my choice west Claremont
Incredible ocean view = $$$
I was born and raised in Anaheim. Stayed in SD throughout my 20s.
As conservative as both are, SD is more so.. to my surprise.
FYI: Each has their own kkk factions. Even within police force.
As a POC, both felt oppressive.
However, it was in SD that a random guy on a bike yelled out to me, “run, immigrant, run!” as i attempted to catch the bus. I was so shocked, and angrily yelled back. The look on his face. He definitely did not expect a petite woman to reply, and in such a loud voice (perfect english too). I missed the bus.
The transit system is definitely better in SD than OC. Hands down.
In SD, I’d go on hikes throughout the county. My partner is caucasian. I’m the type of person who will look you in the eye, greet you with a smile, a wave, and a “hi” “hello” “how’s it going?” or “Good morning”. My partner now does so as well. When we greet people we pass on trail or in the street, it’s always older white people that ignore me, look at my partner, and only reply to him. (I’m currently in San Francisco Bay Area, and it’s the same here too.. being ignored)
If you’re low income, it’s faster getting assistance in SD. More health clinics to choose from as well: good health system.
If in the Bay Area: Avoid Alameda Hospital. Go to Oakland Highland Hospital, or UCSF Hospital. Haven’t been in the area long, so I’m not informed on the level of care throughout the county.
If i had to choose between OC or SD to go back to, i would choose SD.
ONLY because most of my family is in Tijuana. Jk. For the food and culture as well.
Actually, if i could .. I’d live there :(
However, based on job availability / pay .. there’s more demand in OC for my partner’s area of work.
OC is easier to get around compared to SD. It's much smaller and more dense so getting to places without a car is definately easier in OC than SD. It's also a lot safer in OC so that's another important factor. If you can't drive then OC is better and safer. In SD the trolley has a bunch of homeless and druggie. There is hardly any security so I feel safer in OC. Also OC has a stronger economy than SD.
My husband is also Caucasian and I can relate with than feeling of been ignored, any way will going to relocate to SD from Florida and we are planning visit Tijuana often, I just start the research for different areas. Do you have any recommendations?
Parts of orange county just feel like gray blocks after blocks like in Anaheim since it's built on a grid system 😅 so not for me. I think that's why people from LA feel more at home there. A little different here in SD. You can see the old neighborhoods and architecture and it definitely feels more like a Mediterranean city especially when you go into East county where all the homes are built on hills which by default also feels like parts of Mexico.
I lived in San Diego for seven years. The stealing ,the mental illness and the drug abuse was all left out of your videos . But if you can look past those things including the homeless it is beautiful
Homelessness is beyond insane now, and SD is largely swingers and bi-city. Even Navy guys are high up on the bi-sexual scale. If you love homelessness, everyone who screws everyone, abundant gangs, cheaters, and old men still partying at 60 in the clubs... this is your place. This guy made it look amazing to sell some properties. It's not that glamourous. East County, Downtown, South of SD, are very nasty. PB is just a frat boy area... SDSU is known as STDSU... and no one grows up here. Crime is also rampant. The only great things are the landscape, balboa park (homeless hub now), and the fact its condensed. No one here likes to work either. The malls are lame.
Orange county sucks!!!! I'm been in LA, Austin, San Fran, San Diego. Orange County is like a city city... its a county with suburbs. No public transportation only traffic and toll roads. There no night life unless you at Newport or Huntington. It a retirement suburban living lifestyle. I rather be in long Beach if I want to stick to something fun
How do you compare Orange County to San Diego and not even bring Newport Beach or Laguna. Hmm I wonder why
Night life in the O.C. Huntington Beach on Main st has over 40 bars and restaurants or how about Down town Fullerton with over 35 bars and restaurants most have college vibe, due to Fullerton U being blocks from there.
And no one that's ever been to Belboa island or split? So much night life,anyone that's lived in O.C. knows this guy a poser with no creditability just hawking his wares.
What is better tot live in ?
Sounds like you forgot to watch the video :P
Both amazing! However nothing in Southern California will top OC 🌊 🍊 Balboa Peninsula, CDM, Newport Beach to mention a few . ❤️
OC hands down!
Rancho Santa Fe, Encinitas, La Jolla. You lose
No oc sucks as a oc resident
Appreciate your video! In terms of quality of food/restaurants, how does OC/SD compare?
They both have pockets of great restaurants
I was thinking moving from OC to either San Diego or San Francisco any advice for me👉👀🤷🏻♂️
Are you saying the city or county of sandiego?
This video is a comparison of Orange County and San Diego County. Thanks for asking!
I know realtors hate dealing with rentals but I could really use some help with my move to San Diego in a few months. Are you aware of any agents that help with rentals! TIA!
Rancho Sante Fe?
Both are nice, but the people in SD are a little more friendly IMO. OC people seem a bit more pretentious.
Not the people in the city of SD
Orange County people are way too stuck up. However, there's by far less homeless in Orange County.
Fair enough!
what about El Cajon?
What... About El Cajon?
@@DanPBestLifeSD is it any good to live there?
@@Elvengem It sucks, it's gross and it's hot. No.
The one where you sell homes amd get listings is the one you want obviously lol
I also sell homes here because this is where I decided to live between those two options. I love San Diego
@@DanPBestLifeSD Yeah I'm sure its easier to get listings there more than in OC so I get it
Thumbnail is an old photo of Santa Monica.
Good eye
Huntington Beach is high end??? 😂
you’re obviously from South OC and have bs knowledge of both OC and SD. SD county is 10x larger than OC.
Hey John!
Thanks for the thoughtful critique backed with detailed statistics.
I was indeed raised in South OC, but I spent my first few years of college living and working in North OC. Although my experience with OC is thorough, I'll be the first to admit everyone's experience is different.
Please let me know when you have completed your own comparison of SD and OC. I'd love to see what your experience is like!
That's true SD is 10x bigger and more hilly than OC. OC is more flat and streets are laid out better in a grid than the windy roads in SD. I've lived in both.
Also SD has more out of state people that live there where as OC has more SoCal natives.
Meet Kevin Paffrath Governor of California See on UA-cam.....
Both are boring places. Hit europe, asia and you see what it is like to live in a city with good access to public transport and to live in a culture. Sorry but US is incredibly boring I feel like life just passes there to be finished. Meanwhile life outside the USA is an adventure that is meaningful
You are boring!!
Just messing. But seriously, don't hate on SD :P
@sinsinsinat5377 What an idiotic comment! Hard to believe that living in, say Marseilles or Hualien, is less meaningful or exciting than New York🙄
It all sucks!!!
Lol, I love that you watched half a dozen of my videos just to comment on them how much you hate San Diego