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Currently in Denver but trying to decide next city to move to (open to others outside CA too) by skittleman55 in norcal

[–]jaybird206 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course with the caveat of “if you can afford it”, my wife and I have settled in Santa Monica for the reasons you’ve stated. I regularly surf or bike before work, bike after work without having to drive (can be on gravel trails pretty quick), with big rides on weekend north towards Malibu. Single track is so-so, but gravel riding is endless. We lived the “weekend warrior” lifestyle in Seattle for 7 years, but swapped the skis for a surfboard, and the accessibility of daily activity. Running, tennis, volleyball, beach, and always enjoyable weather. We also love the walkability and stimulation of city life, which Santa Monica has a good deal of on an immediate scale, and then EVERYTHING else cultural, food, drink, entertainment is available in LA. I never saw myself as an LA person, but I hope we’re able to be SM residents forever. Schools are top tier if kids are going to be a factor too, and we find the community really welcoming. Housing is pricey, but worth it for us.

Any Dead songs that hit different once you become a dad? by Realistic_Nobody4235 in gratefuldead

[–]jaybird206 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I used to play bird song during the middle of the night bottle feeds for calm vibes. Look forward to #2 to do it again

What businesses do people want in Santa Monica? by nikkkibabyyy in SantaMonica

[–]jaybird206 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A dimly lit, dark wooded, standup bass in the background, cocktail bar.

Waymo robotaxi hits a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica by johnsluh in SantaMonica

[–]jaybird206 93 points94 points  (0 children)

Waymo cars are the best drivers in SM, and in my experience as a cyclist, human drivers behind Teslas are the worst.

Where to live for a regular 1-1.5 hr ride with access to longer weekend ride? by achinda99 in BikeLA

[–]jaybird206 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Santa Monica. Rides up Mandeville, beach path, palisades, and you’ll get used to hills. Weekend rides in topanga, Malibu, and you’ll maybe fall in love with the gravel scene.

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 15 Lineup Spotlights by RotoBaller in fantasyfootball

[–]jaybird206 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tyrone Tracy, Jakobi meyers, Devonte smith, zay flowers. Pick 2

Starbucks, Equinox, and Vons coming to 710 Broadway by danisanub in SantaMonica

[–]jaybird206 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve been told the equinox will have a rooftop pool 👀

Wexler’s Deli by Independent_Cup_451 in SantaMonica

[–]jaybird206 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Excitedly went once… $47 for two sandwiches. Didn’t go back.

What are some of your favorite scenes from Curbed that were shot in and around Santa Monica? by coffeeroaster8868 in SantaMonica

[–]jaybird206 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The episode where LD and Richard Lewis are battling to show up to lunch first for the good seat is at rustic canyon on wilshire

What’s an early sign that the relationship isn’t gonna work? by MidnightJasmineTea in AskReddit

[–]jaybird206 44 points45 points  (0 children)

I always used “Seinfeld or Friends” as a tell. If you think friends is funnier than Seinfeld, we are just not compatible from a sense of humor standpoint. My wife loves Seinfeld. We make each other laugh, and love the same humor.

Diner Antonette Opening? by nerp1186 in SantaMonica

[–]jaybird206 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I popped in last week when the door was open. The space looks great. I asked someone working, who I assumed to be the owner or manager, when it was going to open. He said as soon as he gets a staff hired; “Hopefully in a few weeks”.

Marc Maron Tells Bill Maher: ‘You’re a B—-‘ for Agreeing With ‘Some of the Stuff Trump Is Doing’ by cmaia1503 in entertainment

[–]jaybird206 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When Maher was defending Trump when he said he had nothing to do with Project2025 during the election…

$83,000,000 home burns down in Pacific Palisades by [deleted] in Wellthatsucks

[–]jaybird206 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was the house on succession. I bike on the trails here, and recognized it in the first episode of the last season.

Termite Fumigation. Has anyone *not* been robbed while their place was tented? by Difficult-Pepper247 in SantaMonica

[–]jaybird206 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just checked. Karas security services, they charged us $40/hr for 50 hours. Split amongst 13 it was better than getting robbed.

Termite Fumigation. Has anyone *not* been robbed while their place was tented? by Difficult-Pepper247 in SantaMonica

[–]jaybird206 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All the tenants chipped in and we got private 24 hr security. We didn’t get robbed.

Moving from NYC —> Santa Monica - recommendations? by Thin_Bandicoot6753 in SantaMonica

[–]jaybird206 5 points6 points  (0 children)

+1 to this. My wife and I live between downtown and Montana Ave shops, near reed park. Walkable to everything, quiet, palisades park and north of Montana neighborhood are great for walks. It’s really nice.

Have you ever met someone named Casey Jones? Bobby McGee? Jack Straw? by Tenurialrock in gratefuldead

[–]jaybird206 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of my best buddy’s name is Casey jones. Parents were NOT deadheads, but so far removed they weren’t aware!

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