I lived in UTC for years, now I live just north of there in Sorrento Valley. Not much near it in terms of bars, restaurants, shops.. but i'm 2 blocks from work.ceo said:How much are you expecting to pay for rent? You planning on having a roommate? Plan on paying about $1000+/mo. for a 1br. apt., $1350+/mo. for 2 br. If that sounds agreeable to you then you could live in PB or MB.
I personally hate PB and MB. I much prefer La Jolla/UTC. You should look around in the SD Reader and online at like rent.com see what you can find. I'd think Del Mar or Solana Beach wouldn't be any cheaper than PB or MB (I'd guess more).
PB/MB is full of a bunch of young, partying, drunk college age kids. I'm almost 32 so this doesnt appeal to me. It seems the "kids" there are always cocky assholes trying to start shit. I know at least 4 people including myself who say the only times they almost got into fights (or did get into fights) were at PB/MB. I'll go down there to the beach during the daytime sometimes to do some "sightseeing" but as for clubs/bars, etc. I'll take the gaslamp any day.
Peace.
I kinda regret never having lived in PB or MB in my early 20s... i just went shopping at the Vons on Garnet Ave last night... I saw at least 10 drop dead gorgeous chicks shopping in shorts and a swimsuit top... and they all seemed friendly.. you smile, they all smile back.