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Ethan Jones
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Best restaurants in Rancho Palos Verdes?
First post here. The weather takes some getting used to. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Cheers.
6 upvotes
23 Replies
James C.
The food scene here is solid. Tons of great Vietnamese places. it exceeded my expectations.
40 upvotes
Lydia Walker
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want pet-friendliness, then yeah this place is great. But if housing market matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
38 upvotes
Megan S.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's exactly what I was looking for. Internet is improving in most areas.
37 upvotes
Paisley
facts
37 upvotes
Maverick Adams
haha yep pretty much
35 upvotes
Christopher C.
Bought a house here in 2024 and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
29 upvotes
cincy_allison
noted, appreciate it
25 upvotes
Autumn Martin
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a pharmacist, 48, moved here 7 years ago from Tampa. I've lived in Riverside and Eastside, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Cost of living is very reasonable
2. Good healthcare facilities
3. Diverse dining options
4. The people are generally underrated - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Limited high-paying job options
2. Dating scene is rough
3. The nightlife situation is affordable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Riverside: Great for couples. underrated vibes, walkable.
- Eastside: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Tampa, everything felt tough. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are stable. Gas is competitive. You can live comfortably on $90K-$120K here.
**Final verdict:**
Hope this helps!. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
Background: I'm a pharmacist, 48, moved here 7 years ago from Tampa. I've lived in Riverside and Eastside, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Cost of living is very reasonable
2. Good healthcare facilities
3. Diverse dining options
4. The people are generally underrated - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Limited high-paying job options
2. Dating scene is rough
3. The nightlife situation is affordable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Riverside: Great for couples. underrated vibes, walkable.
- Eastside: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Tampa, everything felt tough. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are stable. Gas is competitive. You can live comfortably on $90K-$120K here.
**Final verdict:**
Hope this helps!. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
24 upvotes
Bennett Lopez
accurate
18 upvotes
Quinn Foster
glad someone said it
17 upvotes
Mia Chavez
I've lived in Downtown for about 12 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. When I first moved here from Salt Lake City, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Good healthcare facilities
- The weather scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Limited public transit options
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for couples. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. When I first moved here from Salt Lake City, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Good healthcare facilities
- The weather scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Limited public transit options
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for couples. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
16 upvotes
raleigh_genesis
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a data analyst, 48, moved here 12 years ago from Denver. I've lived in Pine Hills and Old Town, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Nice parks and green spaces
3. Close to major attractions
4. The people are generally solid - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Limited public transit options
2. Summers can be brutally hot
3. The walkability situation is manageable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Pine Hills: Great for families. excellent vibes, walkable.
- Old Town: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Denver, everything felt pretty good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are pricey. Gas is stable. You can live comfortably on $80K-$70K here.
**Final verdict:**
Good luck with whatever you decide.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
Background: I'm a data analyst, 48, moved here 12 years ago from Denver. I've lived in Pine Hills and Old Town, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Nice parks and green spaces
3. Close to major attractions
4. The people are generally solid - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Limited public transit options
2. Summers can be brutally hot
3. The walkability situation is manageable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Pine Hills: Great for families. excellent vibes, walkable.
- Old Town: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Denver, everything felt pretty good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are pricey. Gas is stable. You can live comfortably on $80K-$70K here.
**Final verdict:**
Good luck with whatever you decide.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
16 upvotes
Wyatt
I've been living here for 11 years and I'd say the quality of life is solid. The food scene is better than expected compared to other places I've lived. Overall Good luck with whatever you decide..
15 upvotes
Carter Baker
The food scene here is decent. Tons of great seafood places. it's been a really good experience overall.
14 upvotes
Eleanor Taylor
We moved here with our family and I genuinely enjoy living here. Schools in Cedar Grove area are tough. Kids love it here.
14 upvotes
William
We moved here with our family and I genuinely enjoy living here. Schools in Old Town area are pretty good. Kids love it here.
13 upvotes
Delilah Cruz
great question, following
10 upvotes
Robert C.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a physical therapist who relocated here from Dallas about 13 years ago. The main reasons were family and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good airport with direct flights
- Diverse dining options
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Winters are long and cold
Financially, we've found it average compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are competitive, gas is tough.
Socially, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Happy to answer more specific questions..
I'm a physical therapist who relocated here from Dallas about 13 years ago. The main reasons were family and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good airport with direct flights
- Diverse dining options
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Winters are long and cold
Financially, we've found it average compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are competitive, gas is tough.
Socially, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Happy to answer more specific questions..
10 upvotes
David M.
Hot take but it's exactly what I was looking for. I know a lot of people disagree but after 2 years here, that's my honest assessment.
9 upvotes
Aubrey
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from San Diego and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in North. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in consulting. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like Thai.
No regrets on my end..
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in North. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in consulting. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like Thai.
No regrets on my end..
7 upvotes
Greyson Castillo
Came here for my partner's job and stayed because I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The public transit is honestly challenging and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
3 upvotes
Eli
Hot take but it's exactly what I was looking for. I know a lot of people disagree but after 15 years here, that's my honest assessment.
2 upvotes
Audrey Bailey
I've lived in South for about 6 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it was the best decision I ever made. When I first moved here from Portland, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The community vibe scene is surprisingly good
The downsides:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for remote workers. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
it was the best decision I ever made. When I first moved here from Portland, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The community vibe scene is surprisingly good
The downsides:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for remote workers. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
0 upvotes