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Kalifornia Dreamin'
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items Places I have Lived in California: Some for a Season, Some for Over a Year.
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Shasta County
Marin County
Monterey County
San Luis Obispo County
Los Angeles County
Orange County
Shasta County
Northern California
The Garden Tract is an Adorable Residential Neighborhood in Redding, Just 30 Minutes South of Mount Shasta. The Tract is Walking Distance from Downtown Redding Featuring Cafe's, Shops and Vintage Cars. A Five Minute Drive takes you to the Arboretum, ...
Garden Tract
Marin County
Located Just Outside of San Fran
Located in Novato, this Neighborhood Features Mountain Views, Wildlife and Nature-Focused Living Experiences. Here, you are a close Drive to the Redwoods, Tamales Bay and the Farmers Market. This Spot is 30 Minutes from Downtown San Francisco. The Ar...
Wild Horse Valley
Monterey County
Located Between Central and Northern California
Marina is Close to Salinas where there is a Cute Downtown, Country Feel. There are Sand Dunes, Ocean Beaches, Beach day Clubs and High-End Beach Cities all within a 25 Minute Drive. Some Areas are Dated and Struggle with Assisting Populations in Need...
Marina
San Luis Obispo County
Central California and the Coast
Trailhead and Mountain Top Neighborhood in Atascadero. This Town is Nature-Focused with Many Walking Trails, Local Animals and Birds. The Neighborhood is Peaceful and Most Homeowners Own Acres of Land and Livestock. The Downtown Square Features Shops, Dining, Cafes, Live Music, Gaming, Farmers Market, Library, Live Music, Festivals and Fireworks. This is One of my favorite Living L...
Three Bridges Oak Preserve
This is a Residential Area Location on a Mountain in the City Limits of San Luis Obispo. Cerro San Luis is a Stunning Mountain Surrounded by Hiking Trails, Livestock and Cal Poly State University. Deer, Wild Turkeys and Cows are Easily Seen from the ...
Cerro San Luis Obispo
This is Wine Country with a Lively Square for Festivals, Shopping, Dining, Nightlife, Shows, Attractions and Wine Tasting. The Area Outside of Downtown is Rural with Farming and Livestock as the Main Attraction. Multiple Sports Clubs, Entertainment V...
Paso Robles
Small Residential Homes and Shops Close to the Old Railroad Historical Museum. Parks, Dining, Churches, Landmarks, Hiking and a Bike Park are all Close by. Hours of Locations Vary and Locals Camp in This Neighborhood. Not Recommended for Singles at N...
Railroad District
A College Town in the City of San Luis Obispo. This has Coffee Shops, Vegan Eateries, Grab and Go Dining, Bike Paths, Trendy Shops and is within Walking Distance of Cal Poly State University. Many Greek Organizations have their Houses in this Neighbo...
Monterey Heights
Los Angeles County
Southern California Including LA and Outlying Communities
Located in the Hollywood Hills among Large Scaled Homes and Views from the Hill Tops. Features Muholland Drive, Pace Restuarant and Hill Top Country Clubs. I Liked Living Here but you had to Drive Everywhere and the Roads were Curved and Time Consumi...
Laurel Canyon
I Loved Living in this Beach City Outside of Long Beach with a Dog Beach, 2nd Street Nightlife and Dining and Water Sports on the Canals. One of my Favorite LA County Neighborhoods!
Belmont Shore
I had a Mixed Experience Living in this Art Focused Beach City in Los Angeles. Features the Boardwalk, Performers, Restuarants, Street Food Vendors, Outdoor Activities and Festivals. There was a Great Deal of Crime and Very Little Attention to Vulner...
Venice Beach
Mountain Town Located in the Foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. Family Friendly Dwelling, LocalMexican Cuisine, Peaceful WalkingTrails and Farmers Markets. I had Very Few Problems Here and also Very Few memories. It was a Peaceful Stay, Overall.
Monrovia
LosAngeles Beach City with The Pier, Rides, Restuarants, OG Muscle Beach and Shopping. Nightlife Lounges, Bars and Studios in Walking Distance. This is a Tourist City so Parking, Driving and General Crowds were Frustrating.
Santa Monica
I Really Liked this Small Neighborhood. Located in DownTown Los Angeles Featuring the Best Live/Work Lofts. You Must Prove You are an Artist to Dwell Here. A Draw back was the Location Right off the Expressway.
Artist Lofts
Also Known as the Gayborhood of Long Beach, this Beach City is located directly outside of Downtown Long beach and the Arts District. The location is Filled with Activities such as Beach Sports, Boating, Rainbow Island, Whale Watching, Restuarants, S...
Alamitos Beach
Orange County
Southern California Between Los Angeles and San Diego County
Adorable Dana Point Neighborhood with Views of the Harbor, Access to Baby Beach and Sea Caves, Short Walk to the Waterfalls and Close to Cafes, Shops and Studios Off PCH.
Lantern District
Newport Coast Homes on a Mountain overlooking the Ocean with Parks and Gated Communities.
Spyglass Hill
Newport Beach Town Close to the Ocean Walk, Sandy Beaches with Fire Pits, Dining and Shopping on PCH and a Local Farmers Market.
Corona Del Mar
This is a Cute Beach Town with a Small Downtown District. The Views, Surfing and Parks are Awesome. The Coffee Shops and Restuarants are Enjoyable as well as Local Attractions. This is a Locals Town so there Tends to be an Ethos that is not Very Welc...
San Clemente
San Diego County
The Most Southern County in California
Iconic Beach Town Located in La Jolla. This Location is Well Known for the Surf Shack and Tide Pools at Windansea Beach.Follow the Coastline to View Stunning Homes and Beach Cliffs. The Dining and Shop Opportunities are Limited but Downtown La Jolla ...
Windansea Beach
This is an Encinitas Neighborhood Known for a Laid Back, Family Style.There are Many Beaches for Surf and Sand Activities. Stunning Sunsets,Delicious Mexican Food, Shops and Fun Spots all Along PCH and Beautiful Lawns and Homes.The halloween Decorati...
Leucadia
This is a High Energy Location Featuring Beaches, Surfing, Kite Surfing, Dining, Nightlife and Multiple Downtown Party Streets. I loved How Much there was to do in PB. I Enjoyed the Casual Walk into Bird Rock for Lunch and a Peaceful, Ocean View. The...
Pacific Beach