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So, my main reason for coming back to G.S. was that I am looking for advice from fellow stateside gupsters on moving to the States.
I've been contemplating on moving to the U.S. for a couple of years now, because my dad goes back and forth every few months, as he has his friends living on the west coast, namely SoCal and a few in the greater Los Angeles area, and they like to get together for a game of tennis every now and then. Retired life.
Got me thinking. Since, at this point, my work being completely mobile, that we could move, and it would be a hell of a lot easier on my parents, than having to take 13 hour flights every 6 to 8 months, my mom hates flying long distances.
So far, the only option on the table is Santa Monica, CA, close to the pier. I enjoy the constant nature of the weather over there. I like the idea of living close to the beach and not having to worry about being dehydrated to death in the summers. Also, its about an hours drive south to Orange County. So much better for my parents. Lastly, I want to be as close as possible to downtown L.A. for work purposes.
Visited Santa Monica in 2019 with the family, to check out some homes close to the pier. Found a few really nice ones, then COVID-19 happened. And like with pretty much everything else, our plans went in to deep hibernation, as well.
I was wondering, any guppies here currently living in California? Or used to live there. Would you recommend Santa Monica as a place to settle down with family? What is the schooling situation like over there? Any private schools in the vicinity? Pakistani community around?. I've heard there is a halal papa johns somewhere around Santa Monica.
Any advice would be appreciated.
So, my main reason for coming back to G.S. was that I am looking for advice from fellow stateside gupsters on moving to the States.
I've been contemplating on moving to the U.S. for a couple of years now, because my dad goes back and forth every few months, as he has his friends living on the west coast, namely SoCal and a few in the greater Los Angeles area, and they like to get together for a game of tennis every now and then. Retired life.
Got me thinking. Since, at this point, my work being completely mobile, that we could move, and it would be a hell of a lot easier on my parents, than having to take 13 hour flights every 6 to 8 months, my mom hates flying long distances.
So far, the only option on the table is Santa Monica, CA, close to the pier. I enjoy the constant nature of the weather over there. I like the idea of living close to the beach and not having to worry about being dehydrated to death in the summers. Also, its about an hours drive south to Orange County. So much better for my parents. Lastly, I want to be as close as possible to downtown L.A. for work purposes.
Visited Santa Monica in 2019 with the family, to check out some homes close to the pier. Found a few really nice ones, then COVID-19 happened. And like with pretty much everything else, our plans went in to deep hibernation, as well.
I was wondering, any guppies here currently living in California? Or used to live there. Would you recommend Santa Monica as a place to settle down with family? What is the schooling situation like over there? Any private schools in the vicinity? Pakistani community around?. I've heard there is a halal papa johns somewhere around Santa Monica.

Any advice would be appreciated.

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