Daly City, California

There’s a lot to like in Daly City. The homes are way less expensive than other cities nearby. It’s an easy commute into the city and people are chill and friendly. Perhaps though the best thing about the city is the rich Filipino culture that permeates Daly City. With 33,000 Filipino American residents it has been called “the Pinoy Capital of the United States”. The result is a tight-knit community, great food, and a family-friendly vibe that makes it safe and a great place to raise a family.

There are many locals who say that global warming has made Daly City a bit less foggy but regardless you need to prepare yourself for the cold and fog that sits on top of the western side of San Francisco and south down through Daly City and Pacifica. Some grow to love the cooler air and some (particularly those who move from SoCal) who flee the cold for warmer, sunnier climes. The most important thing is to be sure to tour the city and see the homes on a foggy day so you don’t get tricked into thinking things are mostly sunny here.

Daly City is a suburban, bedroom community. There are a couple shopping areas but no real downtown and so unless you get in your car you don’t have immediate access to a traditional city commercial district. The lifestyle here is built around the family. Kids going to school, soccer, baseball and volleyball leagues. Going in to SF for bigger nights out. Families hitting up parks, the beach (surfing is legit in this area), the zoo in SF that is really close and generally just enjoying the fact that when you live in Daly City you are on the edge of the Pacific Ocean and the border of one of the most culturally interesting cities in the world.