UC Riverside vs. Arizona State

aunt_bea
Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:00:39 +0000

kmilano:

Beaches and nice towns 45 minutes away (that could end up being too far though)

Uh, distance is REALLY different from actual traffic if you are taking the 91 into “town” to the coastal cities. Traffic is unpredictable, but I know from traveling often on the 91, that there is always something delaying getting to the coast. Yes, they upgraded the 91, but the multiple transitions, to the other freeways, are often bogged down, even in the evening. He won’t be going to the beach too often because it’s just such a hassle.

He should expect to be sitting in traffic, more than an hour, on a sunny day. Plus, trying to find parking at Laguna or Newport will be an issue. Maybe there are beach shuttles on the weekend from the school.
I’m in North San Diego County and we’re 15 minutes from the ocean. If there is no fog, nor overcast skies, then we know that traffic to the beach will be tough. It’s a hassle to find parking.