Saul_Good Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Hey all, i'm headed to SoCal for work (LA area) in a few months. Where's a good place to live w/2 dogs, a daughter and a wife? What do i need to do to my car to be "legal"? How hard is it to get a Cali license, etc, etc. Any info would be great thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgemar Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Were is your work? That is a big question b/c you don't want to be stuck in traffic all day getting there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul_Good Posted March 15, 2008 Author Share Posted March 15, 2008 Were is your work? That is a big question b/c you don't want to be stuck in traffic all day getting there. LA Air Force Base Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgemar Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 What city is that in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyan Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 near LAX iirc SoCal Duck Hunters Club - Unit 52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul_Good Posted March 15, 2008 Author Share Posted March 15, 2008 Sorry guys im still tryna get used to the places before i get there. I believe it's in El Segundo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgemar Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Plenty of good places around there. El Segundo, Hermosa, Manhattan Bearch, Redondo Beach. Most of the South Bay cities are nice. The closer you are to the beach the more pricey it's going to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NutBucket Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Welcome to the area. I work across the street from where you'll be;) Whatever you do, don't live in Gardena, Lawndale, Del Aire, Hawethorne, Inglewood, Lennox....basically most areas immediately east of the 405 freeway. You may also want to look into Westchester, Mar Vista, Santa Monica, Rancho Park, Palms (parts of it), Culver City (parts of it). If you're on base (I assume you're USAF) can't you get housing at Ft. Mac Arthur? I guess the downside there would be San Pedro schools for the kids. Otherwise the housing there is very new from what I understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH3NO2-GT Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 How hard is it to get a Cali license The license was easy, although if I remember correctly I would have had to taken a drivers test if I hadn't had one from Indiana recently before my move. All I had to do was take a written exam which was harder than what I thought, but still passed it first try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edekba Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Whatever you do, don't live in Gardena, Lawndale, Del Aire, Hawethorne, Inglewood, Lennox....basically most areas immediately east of the 405 freeway. You may also want to look into Westchester, Mar Vista, Santa Monica, Rancho Park, Palms (parts of it), Culver City (parts of it). Hey ... i'm offended by that. I live right on the border of North Torrance/Gardena & that's not bad. + Places west of hte 405 in Hawthorne isnt too bad either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Can't speak to where to live in the LA area, but word of advise, if you are not a Cali resident, keep your vehicle plates from whatever state you call home (which is allowed under Cali law). Lot less hassle than trying to register AND smog, which you'll have to do if you're bringing the car in from out-of-state. SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight705 Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 i thought u had to get CA plates if u will be living in CA permanently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH3NO2-GT Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Subietonic's post reminded me of something. I bought a new Honda Element before my move and had to pay the difference in sales tax between Indiana and California (2.25% for me at the time) to get the Element's plates. I think if the car is less than 6 months old you'd have to do this as well. I had to smog it as well even though it was a 50 state legal vehicle. Just an FYI, not sure if it'll apply to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 BTW - My post above only applies if you're relocating to California as a military member. I presumed, maybe incorrectly, that the USAF was transferring you here as an active-duty relocation. If that's not the case, then the ability to keep your home-of-record plates does not apply and you will have to go through the sometimes torturous Cali registration process. Even if you were "given" the car, they'll evaluate it for tax purposes and tax you accordingly. I'm not anxious to move at all. SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul_Good Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 BTW - My post above only applies if you're relocating to California as a military member. I presumed, maybe incorrectly, that the USAF was transferring you here as an active-duty relocation. If that's not the case, then the ability to keep your home-of-record plates does not apply and you will have to go through the sometimes torturous Cali registration process. Even if you were "given" the car, they'll evaluate it for tax purposes and tax you accordingly. I'm not anxious to move at all. SBT Good stuff guys! I'll try to keep my out-of-state plates. Keep it comin, im writing this stuff down to make the transition as ez as possible for me and the family. Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edekba Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 how old is the daughter... is she high school or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul_Good Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 She'll be 2y/o by the time we get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edekba Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 oh oka. Then high schools won't matter much. Youshould look into maybe Santa monica, culver city. South int the 405 is a lot better than north Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight705 Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 well he should still consider school districts. just b/c she is young now, doesn't mean she won't need a good education down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edekba Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 depends when/if they are transfered out i guess? i only know of torrance middle/elementry schools, but i know the general area of High schools, that's why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NutBucket Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Hey ... i'm offended by that. I live right on the border of North Torrance/Gardena & that's not bad. + Places west of hte 405 in Hawthorne isnt too bad either. Its easier to generalize especially for someone who isn't familiar with the area;) I don't deny that parts of Gardena aren't nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edekba Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 hahaha yeah. Gardena High aint nothign to be proud about either. Good thing i went to North High. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wuzkrackin83 Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 hahaha yeah. Gardena High aint nothign to be proud about either. Good thing i went to North High. dont be proud of that lol jk West high fool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wuzkrackin83 Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 rent or own ? how much you looking to spend ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edekba Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 dont be proud of that lol jk West high fool any torrance hs is better than G High. Gardena teaches kids to be drug dealers & thugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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