It could be completely random, but it could also have to do with the fact that the foothills are right there and creating a microclimate. I find it also often rains more/harder around Quail Hill, Turtle Rock & Ridge, University Park, and sometimes Woodbridge and Oak Creek closer to the 405 &...
Laventina's and Rose Bakery are two Newport staples. Very happy they opened up in Irvine.
Bopomofo is a popular place from the SGV, been meaning to try it.
I love Mr. Moto. It's a San Diego original.
Westpark has HOA around 50 bucks in the SFRs. Parts of Turtle Rock have reasonable HOA too. Parts of Northwood have no HOA, as well as many of the neighborhoods in El Camino Real and The Ranch off Irvine Center and Jeffrey.
What do you mean? Don't you want a perfect view and earshot of all the cars flowing in on Great Park Blvd? Wait until the summer when there are more events and activities...don't forget Wild Rivers. The sight and sounds will be great!
I haven't had a chance to check them out yet, but do they look similar to Alara in Altair with how tight the lots are? There's virtually no privacy because of how large the homes are versus most of the lots and the walls seem to be lower. It's even worse for the homes that back up to the three...