hello guys, I'm Tony from Italy, i'm going to have a month of nice study-holiday in the greater USA,I know that SD is 'the finest city' but I'm not sure were to go between SD or LA...anyone can help me???Sorry for my bad english :|
^^It's not a rivalry, just a fact that SD and LA are two different cities. For you, it would be like comparing Rome to Florence in that people like or dislike the other more for different reasons.
As someone already mentioned, SD is pretty much a tamer and smaller version of LA. If you are looking for something closer to the show "Baywatch" then SD is better for you. If you want a big, chaotic city, then go with LA. As everyone has mentioned, the distance between the two is only a couple of hours. Living in one and visiting the other is an easy option.
Personally, when I'm itching for a true urban experience, I prefer the 75 minute flight to San Francisco to satisfy my need.
los angeles has paris hilton. lol . when i think of san diego i think of beach. when i think of los angeles i think of movie stars. All of southern california is a great place to live i would pick los angeles. if your rich buy a house in los angeles and a house in san diego.
ok all right I understand :yes: :bow: ...here if you want a right comparing it's Turin and Rome,but I heard the traffic in LA is more similar to Milan!!I think I will be in SD, I saw some pics and I like so much that city,the beaches and buildings, plus I found a good place to stay! I could visit LA anytime and maybe Tijuana, SF and more more...!thanx all for help
If I were so rich I would buy one house for every california city,some yachts, paris hilton, an interpreter for english and a big party for all!!! :cheers: :angel: :banana2:
they told me the 3 avalayble residences are 10-15 minutes walk from CES embassy school in B Street, after reservation the tell me which of the 3 residence will be, one is the arlington in 7th ave, others 2 don't know...how's this school and place??
they told me the 3 avalayble residences are 10-15 minutes walk from CES embassy school in B Street, after reservation the tell me which of the 3 residence will be, one is the arlington in 7th ave, others 2 don't know...how's this school and place??
There is no rivalry. San Diego is far below LA on both the national and international stage. That's why one poster stated he "hated" LA. A city has to have great power and influence to elicit that kind of emotion.
Tony, you have to be part of the LA scene. I guarantee you will not regret it. Then make your final decision as to where your going to call home!!!!
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There is no rivalry. San Diego is far below LA on both the national and international stage. That's why one poster stated he "hated" LA. A city has to have great power and influence to elicit that kind of emotion.
Well, downtown SD is still far livelier than downtown LA(the latter's is bigger though). The nightlife in SD is concentrated in our quaint little downtown, so thats good. It means you can practically live, work and play in it and not leave if you so desire. But then, you'll be missing our beaches, which is light years ahead of LA's. Stay away from the most southerly ones though. Sewage from Tijuana.
Well thats only half true, yes DT San Diego (Gas Lamp District) is livelier at night. Yet during the day DT SD can't even compare to the hustle & bustle of DT LA. LA will blow SD out of the water in employment, traffic, buses, pedestrians. Ever been to the Fashion District on a Saturday? pedestrian traffic in this one section rival steets in Manhattan I kid you not.
I have and while DTLA may have the quantity, DTSD far exceeds in quality. I found the Fashion District to be full low brow shops and not very appealing. IMO, DTSD is much more pleasant and pedestrian-friendly than DTLA in regards to strolling, sidewalk dining, biking, etc.
I would generally agree with this. However, DTLA is architerurally and historically more significant. Everything from the historic core (e.g. old bank district), the old movie palaces on Broadway, the skyscrapers on Bunker Hill, along with Disney Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, City Hall, the Catherdral of Our Lady of the Angels, Union Station, the Central Library, etc. far exceeds anything DTSD has to offer in terms of architecture and history.
ok all right I understand :yes: :bow: ...here if you want a right comparing it's Turin and Rome,but I heard the traffic in LA is more similar to Milan!!I think I will be in SD, I saw some pics and I like so much that city,the beaches and buildings, plus I found a good place to stay! I could visit LA anytime and maybe Tijuana, SF and more more...!thanx all for help
If I were so rich I would buy one house for every california city,some yachts, paris hilton, an interpreter for english and a big party for all!!! :cheers: :angel: :banana2:
From this post it soulds like you'd enjoy San Diego, I think it has more beauty than LA. Just be sure to see the popular parts of Los Angeles, If you in North America and the sun is out, than it is the best place to be, I can't explain why though. LA has a certain life/energy that you just don't see in other cities here.
Theres a drive and place you'll definately want to indulge in at some point (when you're familier with the dynamics of living in and driving in the US) is along the coast in Northern California near the San Francisco Bay Area, or an easier idea is to go to San Francisco (see the sights and such) and then cross the Golden Gate Bridge into the Marin Headlands and check out some of the natural beauty in the area
However, DTLA is architerurally and historically more significant. Everything from the historic core (e.g. old bank district), the old movie palaces on Broadway, the skyscrapers on Bunker Hill, along with Disney Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, City Hall, the Catherdral of Our Lady of the Angels, Union Station, the Central Library, etc. far exceeds anything DTSD has to offer in terms of architecture and history.
I'd agree that the architecture is grander in DTLA, but that alone doesn't make it a more vibrant place. Sure the venues mentioned above attract thousands of people at a time, but I would imagine most people show up for their 7:30pm "start time/performance" or go to the museum, then leave immediately afterwards. You can't really kill a day in DTLA, like you can in DTSD. The only public space I recall is that sterile Perhing Square, which seems more fitting for a suburban office park. Perhaps I missed it, but is there any green space in the area? I know the Fashion and Toy Districts are vibrant, but it seems to be full of 99 cents store-quality stuff. I forget the name of the main drag there, but the setup reminded me of a street you'd find in Tijuana.
Finally, many buildings in the Gaslamp date back to the late 1800's so DTSD does have it's share of history.
Sorry for my absence, I was very busy!All the topic works good, i've learn a lot of new things about the cities, I will do 3 study weeks in SD and 2 touristic weeks in LA, including best places I saw in this topic!i hope it's the better way!! :cheers:
why doesnt the goverment step in and take care of our problems like sewage from mexico and the illegal immigrants.
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