Chula Vista

[DebG]

Thoughts on Chula Vista Marina in California please. Thank you in advance.

[Training Wheels]

+Nice liveaboard marina.
-A long way to go to get out of the bay.

[DebG]

9 miles exactly however that is something we can deal with Thank you for your response.

[SailsTeam]

Not a good part of town. Lots of crazy homeless people and gang activity. If someone attacks you or comes on your boat at night and you call the cops they won't even respond. The entire south bay area, excuse me, all of southern california, arizona and nevada have huge 2nd or third generation latino populations and a lot of them are very racist/hostile if you aren't brown skin. Coronado is slightly better but full of tourists.

I spent many years in the area. Got to the top of the list for a mooring in Coronado and passed on it. Moved to the east coast and got a boat here. Much better cruising grounds and more places to go. The crime rate in Mexico has skyrocketed over the last few years. Do not go there. I was robbed twice.

[Tayana42]

We have stopped there several times for a few days or a week. The marina is nice enough. People are friendly. You really need a car because there is nothing nearby that you want to get to. There is a tiny West Marine store a long walk or short bike ride away through rather sketchy areas.

[SailsTeam]

Originally Posted by Tayana42

rather sketchy

'nuff said!

[DebG]

Originally Posted by SailsTeam

Not a good part of town. Lots of crazy homeless people and gang activity. If someone attacks you or comes on your boat at night and you call the cops they won't even respond. The entire south bay area, excuse me, all of southern california, arizona and nevada have huge 2nd or third generation latino populations and a lot of them are very racist/hostile if you aren't brown skin. Coronado is slightly better but full of tourists.

I spent many years in the area. Got to the top of the list for a mooring in Coronado and passed on it. Moved to the east coast and got a boat here. Much better cruising grounds and more places to go. The crime rate in Mexico has skyrocketed over the last few years. Do not go there. I was robbed twice.

Who EXACTLY is racist????? Have you ever thought that perhaps the person on the other end of this conversation might take offense to your "brown skin" comment?

[Zven]

Originally Posted by DebG

Who EXACTLY is racist????? Have you ever thought that perhaps the person on the other end of this conversation might take offense to your "brown skin" comment?

It seems SailsTeam has presented his thoughts about the people in that area... presumably in an honest manner.
You were the one who asked for people's thoughts.

[SailsTeam]

Originally Posted by DebG

Who EXACTLY is racist????? Have you ever thought that perhaps the person on the other end of this conversation might take offense to your "brown skin" comment?

Latinos who routinely refer to black people as negros are racist. A common practice in the spanish speaking population of southern California, Nevada and Arizona.

[JPA Cate]

Keep cool, guys.

JPACate

[DebG]

Originally Posted by JPA Cate

Keep cool, guys.

JPACate

It's cool my friend. Life is good!