California Move

[viviifz6]

I am wondering what I should do here. I am about to move to California and I will be working in the Southern LA area and my new wife!:Flash: will be going to USC. Can anyone please help me on what areas to look at and possibly a place to live. We are hoping to find a 1+ bedroom apartment or house for in the range of $1000 in a nice neighborhood.
Thanks for any help
Aaron

 

[jsalman93]

Don't live near USC, it's a pretty sketchy neighborhood.
I'm pretty sure you can find some nice places in the valley, like West hills, Topanga, Reseda, Balboa, and probably some parts of LA.) Those are a few places that I know of, but ull probably end up driving about 15-20 mins to USC.

Congrats on the move by the way, where are you moving from?

 

[jsalman93]

Here is an example. This one is in Woodland Hills, and that is also another great area, i grew up there and can say with certainty it's a great place to live

Woodland Hills Apts /Cable included low deposit

 

[Motogiro]

Okay well I don't know that area your moving to so hopefully you'll get good info and help from other members in that area but you are officially invited on a ride when you get settled in!

 

[viviifz6]

Thanks for the help. I will be working on a job in Compton and will probably live near long beach. And moto, I will look you up when I get out there!

 

[motojoe122]

Oh boy....Compton

I grew up near Glendale, Ca which is about 20 min. from there. It's a well known gang area. Granted this was 18 years ago when I worked security at a coed apt. for USC students, but I did hear gun shots most nights. I'm not sure how it is now, might be better or worse.

Here's a short story...
My buddy and I run out of gas in my tacoma(compton) and coast down the off ramp right into a gas station(truck has 2 dirtbikes)

4x4 truck + 2 white guys + dirtbikes = SORE THUMB

 

[Jim V]

I live in the area, where you want to live depends an awful lot on your budget. I assume you are interested in riding when you get here. Many good roads but my suggestion is that you try Angeles Crest Highway, it's 66 miles of motorcycling nirvana

 

[chomorro]

Find a place with a garage so your bike doesnt get messed with . I used to live in long beach. Lot of bad areas but nice ones can be found :rockon:

 

[jsalman93]

Yeah, long beach isn't the best area but it isn't as bad as compton. Depending on your budget, im sure you can find a decent area near LA that would be a lot safer without being as much. You said that your budget was 1000 for a 1 bedroom, you could absolutely find something in that price ranger closer to LAX or Hollywood, which would be by where you'd work and still be a much safer area. If you still live by there, i'd get a safe place to store your bike.

Angeles Crest is awesome, also be sure to check out mullholland and route 23 by malibu. If you want a riding buddy or need help with familiarizing yourself with the LA area you can always PM me.

 

[jsalman93]

There are some decent areas in Long beach by the Racetrack and Metro Station, which are also near the beach, not sure on prices for apts over there though, but u can find one for a decent price

 

[viviifz6]

Thanks for all the help! I actually ended up in South Pasadena! It's really nice and just over my price range, but for an extra bedroom (2) I can handle that. Now time for some Cali riding!