Living in Camp Pendleton South -the reality

Camila Taylor Mar 14, 2025

Bought a house here in 2015 and it's not perfect but it works for me. Property values have gone down slightly since then.

34 upvotes

Sophia Gomez Mar 10, 2025

Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem hit or miss.

I've been here 3 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is job market. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the cultural scene is legit. And if you're into kayaking, this place is pretty good.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Old Town side vs the Springfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Definitely worth checking out..

22 upvotes

Jacob Jones Mar 14, 2025

Used to live on the Old Town side, now on the Highland side. Completely different vibe. it's been a really good experience overall.

19 upvotes

Michelle C. Mar 7, 2025

OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Nashville and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in East. It's solid for what you get.

Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in tech. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.

People: Generally challenging. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Korean.

Would recommend to anyone considering it..

14 upvotes