California

While city living has its benefits, living in suburbia may be able to offer you much more. If you’re considering a move to San Diego, take a look at Chula Vista. The area offers a perfect balance between city living and suburban relaxation. In fact, living in Chula Vista offers plenty of outdoor beauty, diversity, and friendly people all within close proximity to San Diego’s top attractions. It’s hard to go wrong when you choose to make this community your new home! Let’s take a closer look.

Situated next to the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains and Diablo Range, the innovative tech hub of San Jose offers an abundance of year-round outdoor recreation, family-friendly attractions and entertainment, and beautiful weather — and that just touches the surface. Whether you’re relocating because of a job, to be closer to family, or another reason, it’s hard to go wrong with San Jose. But what are the best San Jose neighborhoods? Here are 12 neighborhoods that top our list.

If you’ve always wanted to live in a thriving city with plenty of job opportunities, amazing weather, and lots of cultural events, then moving to San Jose might be the right decision for you. Known as the Capital of Silicon Valley, San Jose is ranked as the 2nd happiest city in the U.S. — and for good reason. Here’s what you should know before you pack up and go.

L.A. is one of the most prominent cities in the entertainment, fashion, music, and arts scenes. But, unfortunately, we can’t say the same about its safety. In fact, L.A. is safer than only seven percent of neighborhoods in the U.S., and 91 percent of other communities within California have lower crime rates. So where would you feel comfortable living in the L.A. area? Here are our picks for the 7 safest neighborhoods in Los Angeles.

L.A. is huge, and living within the city doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll have shorter commute times — or that you’ll be in the most family-friendly neighborhood. And, of course, if you’re looking for more affordability, a larger home, or more of a suburban lifestyle altogether, you’ll likely find that on the outskirts. But what places should you consider? Start with our picks for the best cities near Los Angeles.