Wsa curious if any locals could help out a NY-er (not a true 5-borogh guy, but Ive done 8 years bow in NYC) who is strongly considered relocating to San Diego for a new job.

I've been to the city about 5-6 times and frankly, what is there bad to say about san Diego? I fell in love with it. It seemed a bit less snotty and suburbia as OC and not as sprawled out as LA with traffic issues, etc.

I have heard that the 5 and 805 get bad with traffic, so im wondering if my job is near La Holla, would it make sense to live downtown and commute north? I guess what Im looking for are some people in my age range (single guy in his late 20s) that can offer a few tips on communities that are nice.

I know Pacific Beach is nice as is Mission Bay? Any other parts of town offer a young professional with some nice bars, restaurants and still not a huge commute.

Thanks in advance!