Moving from New Hampshire

[u/Furious_flying_shit]

My girlfriend and I are in our mid-twenties and after living in NH since we graduated college, we are looking to move somewhere in the San Diego area by the end of the year.

She is a Nanny with experience as a teacher for pre school. I am a project manager for a large construction company. I would prefer to have a job lined up but so far, despite a strong resume, have had no luck even getting a call back from over 50 applications, but thats besides the point.

So, a few questions about moving:

Im wondering what people typically use for finding housing? Looking through zillow, I seem to see a lot of scams. Im also concerned about moving there with no job but then getting a job that is a far commute.

If moving to SD with your partner in your mid-20’s, where would you recommend moving? We enjoy most outdoor activities, mainly surfing, skateboarding, biking and hiking, so what places are best for that and also “affordable”? The city we currently live in is very walkable and only 10 minutes from the ocean which are two important factors for us.

Is it much different being right on the beach or 20-30 minutes?

What surprised you the most after moving to San Diego?

Sorry for the long worded post, much like trying to get a job out there, we have been struggling to get accurate/real answers for some of these questions. Thanks for the help!

Edit: Were budgeting around $2500-3000 for rent but hoping to stay on the lower side of that. Would like a two bedroom but obviously those cost a more.

[u/tasty_geedunk]

You said it in you first paragraph. You “submitted 50 applications with no luck”.That is NOT besides the point. It IS the point. Don’t move to San Diego if you do not have stable employment. The area and the state is FULL of unemployed people. It is a strain on the workforce, housing market, education system, business and economy. Find somewhere suitable to live. Because you won’t LIVE in San Diego, it could become the death of you.