Young single professional moving to Ventura county? (Santa Barbara: rental, college)

[Staci881]

I’m looking at some jobs near Santa Barbara and Ventura, but am a little concerned I will have trouble socially. I’m in my late twenties and single, and would like an area where I can meet people in similar situations, not just families and college students. I’m open to commuting 30-45 minutes if that is helpful. Are there any area that seem like they would be a fit? Thank you!!!

[wac_432]

My coworker is in your age group and he's getting more tail than you can shake a stick at.

Seriously, though, there's tons of social activity for late-20-somethings, guys and dolls. I mean, for the size of cities in the area, at least. Not much of a club/dance scene, but the craft brewery, artsy, outdoorsy, surfer, hiking, biking, escape room, comedy club, crowd is pretty good-sized. Families are kind of on the out near the coast due to the COL for housing big enough for multiple persons + kids. If you are of an age and disposition to live in a small shared rental (roommates, or somebody's back house), then there's a big crowd of people like you.

[nightlysparrow]

Meeting people for dating or social groups is all done online anyway. Check Meetup.com and see which city has the most activities you're interested in.

[RyanHuggins]

Ventura has a good nightlife scene, I'm told. Like @nightlysparrow said, Meetup.com is the place to go.