Adam R.
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Just moved to Santa Monica from Denver — first impressions
We made the move 1 ago and here are my first impressions:
The food scene is amazing. Rent runs about $2,338/month for a typical apartment. Weather is moderate — about 62F average.
Biggest surprise: How friendly the neighbors are
Biggest disappointment: Some areas feel neglected
Overall, there are worse places to be.
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Adam R.
If you can afford it, Oakwood is the best place to live. Period.
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Adam R.
The food scene here is seriously underrated. So many great restaurants.
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Adam R.
For families, I'd recommend looking at Northside. Schools are rated well and it's quiet.
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Adam R.
I've lived in Eastside for 3 years and it's still one of the best decisions I made.
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Adam R.
Can confirm the safety issue. But it really depends on the neighborhood. Pine Grove and Southside are perfectly safe.
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Adam R.
My kids love it here. So many parks and activities. So many outdoor activities.
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Adam R.
As someone who moved here from Phoenix, I can confirm most of this. The cost of living surprised me the most.
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Adam R.
Can confirm the safety issue. But it really depends on the neighborhood. Downtown and Lakewood are perfectly safe.
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Adam R.
Good summary. I'd rate it higher personally — maybe 6/10.
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Adam R.
Weather is the biggest factor for us. Four seasons are nice, not too extreme either way.
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Adam R.
Respectfully disagree about the safety concerns. In my experience, there are good opportunities if you network.
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Adam R.
Check out the Lakewood area. Way more affordable and still close to everything.
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Adam R.
The job market has been improving lately. Several manufacturing companies moved in recently.
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