My mom and I are looking for a city to move to when I graduate high school and are looking for a change of climate. We both enjoy warm weather and being able to drive to the beach, but also being around greenery and places to go hiking. We're very outdoorsy, natury people who love the outdoors, but also fun nights out in the town. We currently live in Princeton, NJ which fulfills most of the requirements, but we would like a place like this more south and warm :) Any suggestions?
Warm, southern, interesting cities within driving distance of the beach on either coast?
Houston, Galveston. San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi, Brownsville
All Texas...the other coast... New Orleans, Lake Charles,LA
Savanna,Ga..anything near Cape Hatteras, NC
Santa Barbara and St. Luis Obispo...between LA and San Francisco is friging gorgous....North of San Francisco also...and milder winters then Princton
Closer to you ........have you been to Chincoteaque or Assateaque Island
Both them and Hatteras have lots of nature....I was there usually to
surf fish
There is alot of nature near the Texas coast and Padre Island also
I lived and worked in Texas a lot...my first night there was in Febuary a few years back
I camped on the beach near Corpus Christi...woke up and went to see the sites near Corpus...was a great day for me
Warm, southern, interesting cities within driving distance of the beach on either coast?
Ok, seriously San Diego is the perfect city for you.
The city is surrounded by hills to the north, green mountains to the east and south, and the ocean to the west. The entire city is no more than 40 minutes from the beach and some of the best hiking trails.
The weather in San Diego is amazing. The early mornings are mild with fog, but the rest of the day is warm and sunny with amazing sunsets in the evening.
The people of San Diego are generally concerned with the environment , and are also friendly.
San Diego is also a city full of culture, activities, and fun!
It is also home to the world famous San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park.
So, I hope wherever you decide to go with your mom you will be happy, but I really think you would be extremely happy in San Diego.
I should also say that Downtown San Diego as well as the beaches are full of restaurants, bars, nightclubs, etc. to enjoy a fun night with your mom and/or your friends.
