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    • CommentAuthordooderz
    • CommentTimeJan 7th 2009
     
    Hi J there's 3 of us going to San diego n we are all girls 2. I have heard of girls going over alone so im guessing its not that risky
    • CommentAuthorj
    • CommentTimeJan 7th 2009
     
    ya so excited now!!!! looking everynite for accomadation and jobs seems impossible.Have ye started looking? any joy yet?any accomadation seems too expensive think going to have to share witha group to get by?
    • CommentAuthorDerek24
    • CommentTimeJan 7th 2009
     
    hey j, from what ive heard the place is pretty safe, especially around mission and pacific beach! for accomodation try craigslist.org, as for jobs i dunno but im goin to ring seaworld tonight and see what they have to say cos apparently they'll hire anyone!
    • CommentAuthorj
    • CommentTimeJan 8th 2009
     
    oh brilliant thanks a million.!! we think ing of just getting a house and piling loads. Let me know how you get on with seaworld??
    • CommentAuthorDerek24
    • CommentTimeJan 8th 2009
     
    rang seaworld yesterday, turns out you have to apply in person! but i might just wait til i get there, but we dont arrive until June 30th! i know thats pretty late so im hoping we can get jobs before we go! how many of yez are "piling in?"
    • CommentAuthordooderz
    • CommentTimeJan 8th 2009
     
    Ya from what i here the same applies to elite security too........... as in they want you to apply in person.
    • CommentAuthorj
    • CommentTimeJan 8th 2009
     
    That is so awkward means you cant be organised with a job going over?.My parents wont stop going on about how there will be absolutely no jobs so annoying!!There are just 2 of us going over and we havnt a hope of affording any if the accomadation online. so hopefully we can get something and meet people there that will be up for house/apartment sharing.
    • CommentAuthorDerek24
    • CommentTimeJan 9th 2009
     
    are you just going to hop in a hostel for a few days til u find sumtin? we pretty much have our accom sorted(wer gona be payin bout $1500 each for 4ppl for the 3mths,in a 2bed apt), but there are some cheap 1bedroom and studio apartments on craigslist.org, just when your looking for accom in san diego on the site, just make sure you type in pacific beach into the search bar cos it narrows down the options but there are some great deals! hope that helps!
    • CommentAuthorj
    • CommentTimeJan 9th 2009
     
    oh brilliant thanks a million!! when are ye going?
    • CommentAuthorMcDonagh
    • CommentTimeJan 10th 2009
     
    San diego any good??
    • CommentAuthorDerek24
    • CommentTimeJan 11th 2009
     
    were not goin til June 30th, cos we have to do 5weeks work placement with college after our exams in May! its shit but its sumtin we have to do cos we get marked on it! let me know how u get on with the search for accom!
    • CommentAuthorwoodzy
    • CommentTimeJan 11th 2009
     
    dont go san diego its ribbish, over ran with irish(its not good trust me), there is a smell of wuff of da place as well, stay in san francisco because its unreal!!!!!!!!!!!!
    • CommentAuthorMcDonagh
    • CommentTimeJan 11th 2009
     
    Are you sure?? The smell of wuff would be pretty sick.
    • CommentAuthorwoodzy
    • CommentTimeJan 11th 2009
     
    it was fairly bad smell alright, it was like being at cruffs for da whole summer
    • CommentAuthorMcDonagh
    • CommentTimeJan 11th 2009
     
    Did you work at cruffs??
    • CommentAuthorwoodzy
    • CommentTimeJan 11th 2009
     
    yes for 19 years!!!!!!!!!
    • CommentAuthorMcDonagh
    • CommentTimeJan 11th 2009
     
    What age are you woodzy??
    • CommentAuthorwoodzy
    • CommentTimeJan 11th 2009
     
    18, why?
    • CommentAuthorMcDonagh
    • CommentTimeJan 11th 2009
     
    WHAT AGE DID YOU SAY??
    • CommentAuthorj
    • CommentTimeJan 11th 2009
     
    hey derek,stilll no look with accomadation.Mite just book in to a hostel??That placement is a bit annoyning but at least then you can go mad for the summer!!!
    • CommentAuthorDerek24
    • CommentTimeJan 12th 2009
     
    absolutely! still gotta work tho! unfortunately gotta pass my exams first, which start 2mo actually, so am in the library in college now, attempting to study!
    Keep tryin with the accom, its better to be sorted before u go, but the plus side of a hostel means u can meet other ppl there who might want to share a place!

    if you jus type accommodation sharing in San Diego into google then you'll find more results other than craigslist!
    • CommentAuthorMoroNpete
    • CommentTimeJan 13th 2009
     
    Hey anyone have any luck with accomadation ? doesnt seem to be much, theres a group of about 10 of us going.....
    • CommentAuthordiane0991
    • CommentTimeJan 17th 2009
     
    hey j me nd my 2 friends would be willing to share....want ta sort job first tho b4 we pick accom!!
    • CommentAuthorDerek24
    • CommentTimeJan 17th 2009
     
    hey diane, i think alot of places won't hire from Ireland, usually u have to wait til u get there to do interviews! so ive heard anyway!
    • CommentAuthordave_J1
    • CommentTimeJan 23rd 2009
     
    Hi all. There is 2 of us (lads) heading over to San Diego early July until the end of August. If anyone is looking for a couple of people to share a place with or even has spare room in there place and wants to lower rent, just let me know.
    Cheers . Dave
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    Heading San Diego on May 31st with a friend from college. Counting on bumping into a few j1-ing paddies like ourselves looking to live on the beach for as little as possible. J

    Jobs will be grand, we're Irish, we'll find work, getting a nice house on the sand is the main issue. Any of ye heading from Cork on May 31st? We're gonna be staying in Banana Bungalow for a week when we arrive, trying to find some good housemates and eh. . . a house :D
    • CommentAuthorArls
    • CommentTimeJan 27th 2009
     
    Hi guys heading to san diego the 28th of may with my boyfriend can't wait. We staying in Banana bunaglow for a week when we arrive, hope to meet a few good irish drinkers :) and hopefully find a house and few housemates.any of ye from athlone going on the 28th?? BRING ON SAN DIEGO WHOOOOO!! If anyone would like to keep in contact with us maybe we could sort something out as it is so hard because its the 2 of us it would be so expensive to rent on our own. Hope to meet some of ye guys.
    Cheers Arls
    • CommentAuthorNic
    • CommentTimeFeb 10th 2009
     
    hey guys, 3 grls looking 2 go 2 san diego, no idea wher 2 start, was originally 8 of us goin 2 cape cod...u kno hw ppl let u dwn!!
    neway wonderin has ne1 found a hse r jobs? i seem 2 b hittin endless dead ends, wud def b up 4 sum acc sharing :)
    • CommentAuthordooderz
    • CommentTimeFeb 12th 2009
     
    Im going over too from what i hear jobs are pretty easy to get once u arrive n as for houses if u look within ur first few days u should have no prob
    • CommentAuthorDerek24
    • CommentTimeFeb 15th 2009
     
    hey nic, u try craigslist.org? ive found loadsa places willing to rent to Irish students on it! havent had any luck with jobs yet!
    • CommentAuthorNic
    • CommentTimeFeb 16th 2009
     
    tanx derek, il hav a look...tryna gt sumwher cheap n cheerful! tink we'll stay in banana bungalow 4 d 1st cupl of days c wat d situation is!
    • CommentAuthorMoroNpete
    • CommentTimeFeb 18th 2009
     
    we have a house sorted for the 16th of June(bit late but fuck it). looking for 2 or 3 people to share rent. get back to us at karl.morrissey6@mail.dcu.ie or tommytinkler@hotmail.com 8======D
    • CommentAuthorDerek24
    • CommentTimeMar 11th 2009
     
    hey, anyone had any luck with jobs yet???
    • CommentAuthorshortcake88
    • CommentTimeMar 17th 2009 edited
     
    im doing san diego solo this year..have a job at seaport village sorted:) the problem is accom. is anyone looking for an extra person to share with??
    • CommentAuthorDerek24
    • CommentTimeMar 18th 2009
     
    hey shortcake88, what's seaport village? will they hire anyone? we're not arriving til June 30th tho!
    • CommentAuthorblush
    • CommentTimeMar 31st 2009
     
    Hey all!

    Four girls ere headin 2 SAN DIEGO on 16th june. Looking for people 2share with, we'r willing for the four of us to sleep in one room. we hear pacific beach area is place to be. anyone successful yet in getting a house/flat in that area?
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    @ derek, i contacted a place called seaport deli and they say as soon as i arrive to let them kno and they would fix me up with a position.i dont care which one really, as long as theres work..im headin san d. around may 30th
    • CommentAuthorDerek24
    • CommentTimeApr 2nd 2009
     
    thats cool! i tried emailing them but never heard back, think im gona spend the easter break ringin all the shops in the village, il take any kinda work cos im only plannin on workin for 6weeks anyway!
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    Was there last year so yee can e-mail me with any questions if yee like
    squishyspunge@gmail.com
    Would be glad to help.
    • CommentAuthorcoast23
    • CommentTimeApr 8th 2009
     
    people, absolutely lost here in finding accommodation. was going to try and have it sorted before we head over, any ideas?
    • CommentAuthorlola&ailz
    • CommentTimeApr 9th 2009
     
    Hi!

    Theres two of us from dublin heading over to sd on 8th of June until the end of August! just wondering if anyone is looking to share accom in pacific beach or even mission beach cause were not having much luck finding anywhere that we can afford online so far! Cheers:)
    • CommentAuthorcoast23
    • CommentTimeApr 9th 2009
     
    hey,

    2 of us heading over the 2nd June to the end of august if interested?
    accommodation is imposs to find on the net :(
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    im in san diego first week of june, banana bungalows first couple of days. job-sorted, only looking for people or groups to join cause im going solo..
    • CommentAuthorcoast23
    • CommentTimeApr 13th 2009
     
    lola,ailz , shortcake,
    any joy in finding accommodation?
    mail me, my email is on my page

    word:)
    • CommentAuthorarls5
    • CommentTimeApr 13th 2009
     
    hey anyone have any luck finding accommodation its impossible trying to find some on the net:(:( anyways if anyone gets acc and needs 2 people to make rent cheaper e mail me on healy-1@hotmail.com heading over the 28th of may staying in ocean beach hostel for a week so hopefully find acc within that week, i'll keep ye posted if i find anything:)
    • CommentAuthorDerek24
    • CommentTimeApr 13th 2009
     
    hey everyone, try craigslist.org, im findin loadsa places that are affordable (u jus gotta be specific with what u want), the only problem im having is finding places willing to offer a 3month lease! anyone had any luck with jobs?
    • CommentAuthorrosie_403
    • CommentTimeApr 14th 2009
     
    Hi im heading over to san diego on the 16th june with my boyfriend.no job or accomodation sorted think wer gonna stay in banana bungalow for a week first then get sorted.anyone goin round the same time lokking to rent a house or something let me know my e-mail is rosiemarie_89@hotmail.com.
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    Hi,im heading ova to san d on the 31st may,with 2 mates,one is thinking bout pulling out tho cos of job offer,so me(john) and eoin are just trying to cover ourselves and see if nyone wants to bunk up out there,i was there last summer,was unreal,were goin to be there till 11th august,then were heading to new york,boston,washington,toronto and montreal,thats assuming we rob a bank on the way,but its the plan nyway.When i went with my friend last year we met 4 other lads in the hostel,who were absolute legends and we got a 2 bedroom between us,rent was grand and we had a savage summer,so even tho well b hittin the hostels first for a few days this year,we thought we shud check if there any legends goin san diego this summer in a group of 3 or 4,just in case,my email is amarillo.slick@hotmail.com
    • CommentAuthorlola&ailz
    • CommentTimeApr 14th 2009
     
    is there 2/3 peoples looking to share a place over there cause we found a condo to rent from 10th june til 21st august in a sweet location.. its on the beach in mission bay, the address is 3764 bayside lane if anyone wants 2 check it out on google earth or anything like that!.. the rent works out at $1921 (€1450) each between 4 people for the whole thing..were going 2 stay in banana bungalow wen we get there 1st cause were arriving a bit before the 10th so if anyone else is the same they could do that too! my email is ailish88@hotmail.com if anybodys interested in sharing the condo!
    • CommentAuthorDerek24
    • CommentTimeApr 17th 2009
     
    hey lola, we might be interested, theres 3 of us arriving on June 30th we're stayin til Sept 4th tho, and there's like 6 other ppl visiting us during August!, probably not what ur lookin for! anyway, where did u find this place!
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