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In regards to homeless people and camps, avoid downtown San Diego - especially around the Gaslamp District and Horton Plaza area. 
 
Another area to consider is Little Italy or Old Town  Both are close to the coast and very quaint  I enjoy the neighborhood of Little Italy  the only drawback is the tourism and proximity to the airport with noise pollution  
 

with the sailors and marines stationed in the San Diego area
( a bonus not available where I'm at now )
Are the gay clubs a bit more lively in SD?

I endorse what @Pensant wrote above.
 
I’m generally regarded as masculine but I’m open about being gay, my preferences etc. I’ve not encountered any prejudice and I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how openly some nice young men respond to me. The only time my composure was seriously threatened was when Hank, the handsome server 24/25 at my local coffee shop, invited me to spend the afternoon with him at Black’s Beach. 

"Can we touch bottles? "
 
 

 
Yeah brah.

just had another great meet with Brady in Phoenix (NE Scotts) after my two previous ones early last summer......
https://www.masseurfinder.com/massage-therapists/40959/
he is still in fantastic shape, still pretty tall, still very laid-back and masculine, and still admits to some trouble with communication/texting!......
as a bit of an aside, all clients should be respectful of providers.....  clients that are polite, patient, cool, and professional may receive consideration for upgraded services at a meet......clients that are touchy, grabby, and who make assumptions without communication probably won't.....

 

I moved away from OC 8 years ago, so I’m not sure about the gay-friendliness of South County. When I lived there, suburban San Diego was pretty Republican, but I know it’s become much bluer over the past few years. (I hope this isn’t perceived as politics 😧). That said, I doubt that your neighbors would give a damn about your orientation.

La Jolla, Del Mar and Solana Beach are unbeatable. I don’t think you’d want to live south of San Diego proper. Chula Vista is more like Garden Grove, with bigger tract housing further inland near Otay Mesa. Mission Hills is a lovely neighborhood closer to downtown with easy access to the trolley and heavy rail. Hillcrest and North Park, as stated, are excellent neighborhoods near Balboa Park. 
 
As @MscleLovrstated, the people are friendly and the young people are among the best looking in the world. It’s the only CA metro I’d consider if I ever moved back to California, which is highly unlikely.

Point Loma must be a sought after zip code base on the home prices. It must be lovely there.

As far as weather is concerned it doesn't get any better than San Diego. Seldom over the mid 80's or below the low 60's.  The one MAJOR problem that San Diego, like all other California cities, is experiencing is a homeless situation that is totally out of control. At least two cruise lines have ceased stopping in San Diego because their passengers have been accosted by homeless panhandlers. State and local governments appear clueless about how to address the problem.  However, even with the homeless problem San Diego is still a great place to live.

I lived in La Jolla back in 2017 and absolutely loved San Diego county. It is a bit pricey to live there, but the beaches and neighborhoods are beautiful and safe. It ended up being a bit “sleepy” for me and I headed to the city. I suggest looking north of Chula Vista. I’m not sure how far or long you are willing to commute. North Park, University Heights, Hillcrest is the core gayborhood with a laid back vibe and rich culture. I was excited to move out of a suburban OC city and San Diego was paradise. 

Weather is the best aspect of living in SD as @Epigonos noted. Traffic is the worst…but you soon learn to avoid certain routes/times.
I lived there at times over the years. I lived first as a young man on Point Loma (a small house) and latterly in La Jolla (a condo) which I enjoy very much. People are friendly and polite. It feels very safe and the beaches are good. Restaurants and stores are excellent. There is a sense of community in La Jolla, and there must be some local regulations against homelessness/panhandling as it is very minimal. 
 
Traffic on the freeway to LA can be heavy (sometimes even at 2 am for some reason) but I adapted and used the train service a few times. I found the trains to be clean and efficient, and in visiting LA I’d generally stay 1-2 nights. 
 
As an old man now, I find one aspect of life there surprising but delightful. It’s how readily nice young men in their 20s chat to me. I’ve made acquaintances easily. 

There is a very interesting article in the Washington Post Magazine today about same-sex behavior in animals, which seems to be extremely common.  More than 1,500 animal species have now been documented engaged in same-sex activity.  And it appears to be for a variety of reasons, including pure pleasure.
Here is a link to the article, https://www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/2022/06/30/queer-animals-are-everywhere-science-is-finally-catching/
although I do not know if there is a firewall.

Rentmasseur refused to publish a positive review I wrote, claiming I didn't contact the provider through their site, which I disagreed with, but did not have time to debate with them.    But to your poiht, I generally don't rely on their reviews, and I agree that using this Forum has a much better chance of providing best guidance.

Rentmasseur refused to publish a positive review I wrote, claiming I didn't contact the provider through their site, which I disagreed with, but did not have time to debate with them.    But to your poiht, I generally don't rely on their reviews, and I agree that using this Forum has a much better chance of providing best guidance.

Rentmasseur refused to publish a positive review I wrote, claiming I didn't contact the provider through their site, which I disagreed with, but did not have time to debate with them.    But to your poiht, I generally don't rely on their reviews, and I agree that using this Forum has a much better chance of providing best guidance.

came the day they decided to exercize their agency
 
 

Althea Gibson.....(Arthur Ashe would be the first Black male singles champ in 1975)
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/althea-gibson-is-first-african-american-to-win-wimbledon


 

Rentmasseur refused to publish a positive review I wrote, claiming I didn't contact the provider through their site, which I disagreed with, but did not have time to debate with them.    But to your poiht, I generally don't rely on their reviews, and I agree that using this Forum has a much better chance of providing best guidance.

Rentmasseur refused to publish a positive review I wrote, claiming I didn't contact the provider through their site, which I disagreed with, but did not have time to debate with them.    But to your poiht, I generally don't rely on their reviews, and I agree that using this Forum has a much better chance of providing best guidance.

Rentmasseur refused to publish a positive review I wrote, claiming I didn't contact the provider through their site, which I disagreed with, but did not have time to debate with them.    But to your poiht, I generally don't rely on their reviews, and I agree that using this Forum has a much better chance of providing best guidance.

I'm not buying any claim of naivete.  He is a 22-year-old adult in 2022 with past and present social media participation.  He knows, or should know, where the lines are.
He comes off as a social media troll with his having to video bodegas and reference the NAACP to reinforce his slurs.
His former employer claims his dismissal was not based on his videos but the "leaking of private and confidential information," which makes for a "he said, they said" scenario, but not a good look for a crowd-funding campaign.
 

I remember the Meatrack! When I walked through it, so many wanted to suck me that I was amazed.
Of course, they were mosquitoes.

The weather has been nice along the coast this long weekend.  Windows open.   At 9AM we are at 68F at my house.   High of 71F predicted.
Further up the coast from me David Lynch reports 
 

I took the plunge since the price isn’t bad. The pictures are a bit outdated, but if anything he’s more built now. His arms Looked great. He was therapeutic only for me but ymmv as we know. He is returning to massage after a hiatus. He gave a very adequate Swedish and I could tell he’s strong enough for deep tissue. Talkative in the beginning despite the language barrier. I found him to be quite pleasant and will probably repeat.