You need to check out apartments in Isla Vista.
It is like 5 miles down from Santa Barbara, has apartments on the beach, much lower rents, and it is where the UCSB students stay and live.
Another question about California, in general.....
When I arrive, will I be able to buy pot right away? Or, do I need to establish residency first?
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My understanding is that some places insist on a valid CA ID.
Others seem fine with any valid ID showing an age of 21.
As far as I know, there are only 2 places in the US that have nice, moderate weather all year. Hawaii and So Cal.
I'm all about the weather.
However, we are open to living outside of California (if I can have that moderate weather all year).
I considered the Caribbean. Still thinking about it.
Another question about Santa Barbara......
How are the medical facilities? I have a knee replacement in my future and with 16 surgeries in my past, I'm certain my future will involve at least a few more.
SB is a nice town quiet, sunny and if you enjoy outside activity you can’t beat it. No retail sales of cannabis insb only medicinal. Neighboring Ventura county has rec sales. I recommend sespe creek collective in Ojai. Nice drive from Sb on 150 esp. if you have a motorcycle. If you wind up in Sb dm me or pm me we’ll grab a drink and a smoke.......