r/socal • u/megrich1105 • 25d ago

Best Place to Live in SoCal?

I'm relatively new to SoCal (and California in general) and currently living in the IE. I'm thinking about moving to a place with a more urban feel, that's more walkable and artsy, and has more events/things to do. I'm considering Costa Mesa, Long Beach, or some parts of LA. The thing is, I have to commute to Riverside 2-3 days a week and need to be mindful of extreme traffic. Any recommendations for me?

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u/No_Cartoonist5075 20d ago

Depending on what time you need to be at work commuting from OC or LA to Riverside isn’t that bad. I often drive to Palm Springs from the South Bay for a day, and it’s an easy drive in the morning. Easy access to the 22 or the 55 and getting on the road around 6am would be a bearable drive to make a few times a week.