http://ask.metafilter.com/tags/sancarlos Questions tagged with 'sancarlos' at Ask MetaFilter. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:41:15 -0800 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:41:15 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/116407/What%2Dcity%2Din%2DN%2DCalifornia Where should I live in Northern California? (details inside) I've just been offered a 12-month contract in San Carlos, CA that I'm really keen on. I'm quite completely unfamiliar with the West Coast, so my question for the hive mind is: where should I live?<br> <br> The options I'm looking at now, based on being a commutable distance from the office, are:<br> - San Carlos<br> - San Mateo<br> - Redwood City<br> - Belmont<br> - Hillsdale<br> (I'm generally leaning towards the more northerly cities because I would love, love to be near San Francisco, but if the southerly ones are much better for other reasons it's a trade off I'm willing to make.)<br> <br> I'm eager to hear about anything you know about these cities - what the environment and community are like, whether there's a downtown and what that's like, what renting prospects are like, whether the commute to San Carlos is really as feasible as I think, anything. Would you recommend (or de-recommend) one over another? Would you recommend a city not on the list? Even if you aren't familiar with the cities mentioned, what are things that I should be taking note of/looking for in my search?<br> <br> I've done alot of internet searching but it's mostly resulted in reading city census data which has been informative but a little cold. Now I'd love to hear what people who have been to these places think of them!<br> <br> Other potentially relevant notes: <br> - This is my first job out of college (so any general advice for a first-time renter/car owner is also very, very welcome)<br> - I will most likely be buying a car though I don't really enjoy driving so any anecdotes relating to Californian public transport is also welcome<br> - I like to go out as much as the next person in their 20s but I don't need a really thumping night life; I'm more into the cafe/restaurant/bookshop type of scene (the occassional pleasant bar would be nice though)<br> - I would love to be able to take yoga, dance and/or language classes, so if you happen to know if those are particularly available in one of the places mentioned, that's a plus<br> - I haven't decided if I'll live alone or with roommates, so advice on both situations is welcome<br> <br> Thanks very much in advance! tag:ask.metafilter.com,2009:site.116407 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:41:15 -0800 bayarea california sancarlos sanfrancisco skaye http://ask.metafilter.com/74823/How%2Dto%2Dget%2Dto%2DSan%2DCarlos What's the best way to get from Tucson, Arizona to San Carlos, Sonora (Mexico)? We're investigating flights, car rentals and such. Any hints and pointers would be much appreciated.<br> <br> 1) Are there flights from Tucson to San Carlos or the surrounding areas?<br> <br> 2) Is it possible to rent a car in the US (Tucson) and take it to San Carlos, or is this just a silly idea?<br> <br> 3) Are there public transit options (Mexi-Greyhound?) between these two points?<br> <br> 4) Anything interesting to see on the way, supposing we do take a car?<br> <br> Thank you! tag:ask.metafilter.com,2007:site.74823 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 11:31:33 -0800 driving mexico sancarlos travel tucson cior