Is san diego better than phoenix or scottsdale arizona?

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Gabe

California is the best. It has everything. Mountains, beach, clubs, bars, restaurants, girls, women, cars, etc. but yes it is pricey. Don't rule out arizona though, its up and coming.

R Duboise

I have to tell you I am from Southern California, Los Angeles we used to go see my aunt all the time in San Diego personally Laguna Nigel is better but it's still a nice area. Now I live in phoenix for the past 10 yrs or so and Love it. I don't have to worry about rude people much, the nightlife and scenory is great and most of all no flooding or EARTHQUAKES !!

Good luck in your quest

lost 1

Being from the East I'm sure you would find San Diego more to you liking.

Tabitha

San Diego is a lovely city, but pretty cool and foggy this time of year. AZ is sunny and warm. San Diego has beautiful beach cities, and generally, the afternoons are mild and sunny. San Diego is expensive, but due to the economic downturn, there are plenty of deals to be had.

Make a list of pros and cons for both and see which one comes out on top. I have attached two links to help you make your list.

tom921172002

Why don't you fly into either Phoenix or San Diego and spend a few days. Then rent a car and drive to the other city for a few days. You said you have never been to the western area of the U.S. This will allow you an opportunity to see and experience a lot of new things.

I lived in SD for 40 years and moved to PHX about two years ago. Each place has pros and cons. For example I love to play golf and it's cheap in Arizona. On the flip side I love the beach and ocean activities found in San Diego. Arizona is not as crowded as southern California and I like that. SoCal is basically one giant city from SD to LA along the Interstate 5 corridor. SD is usually cool and overcast in May and June (they call it May Gray and June Gloom) conversely AZ is beautiful, warm with blue skies. Just depends on what you like.

Take a plane and take a car. Visit both places. Good luck to you.
It's about 6-7 hour drive between the two.

tommyboy

YES YES YES! I would love to live in SD.

LatinLady505

Anywhere thats near an ocean is freaken awesome....thats for sure......

dhanraj p

of course dude.....

Mr. M

Weather wise San Diego is better but Arizona is cheaper. Coastal property is a killer $ wise all the time. The chicks are hot in both areas so I guess it is all good.

stumesa

san diego can kick the crap out of phoenix and day. the weather here in san diego is not so hot like it is in phoenix and the people in san diego can drive way better then those who live and drive in phoenix

ash

I'm from AZ and one of my good friends lives in San Diego and she says she wishes she could move back. Scottsdale is alot nicer than Phoenix but if you're talking about university areas in AZ then Tempe is amazing!!! Lots of partying!!

Dark Lord of Truth

I've lived in both places and San Diego is definately nicer than Phoenix. More stuff to do, prettier scenery, better weather, and there are a lot fewer pricks in San Diego than there are in Phoenix (the meth and dirt poor education system out here has really done a number on the Phoenix citizens). If you can afford it, and chose to take a vacation, pick California. By ALL MEANS, pick California. Phoenix is a hole. I'm getting out as soon as I can, and so are most of the people I've talked to who aren't from here... or old and retired lol. Peace.

Cost & commute would make me NOT like SD. Weather & Beach would make me LOVE it.

It's a toss up really.

If you get bored maybe neither place is for you. I've lived in AZ my entire life (32 yrs) & have never been bored. We have culture, dining, theatre, lakes, mountain trails.....I don't get how one can get bored in a place that "open for business" 9 mos of the year....& those other 3 hot months can be spent up north in the pines. Boring people get bored - use your imagination. Research.

Kyle

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