Why am I seeing more out-of-state cars in California? -

In this time of recession?Isn t California more expensive than from where you came?A few years ago it would be rare to see 2 cars with out-of-state plates in one day. Today I would say I saw about 15, and that s probably the average from the past weeks.

A lot of people who would normally go on an international trip are staying in the U.S. and vacationing in the warmer states instead and they re saving money by driving and not flying here as well.

California is a major tourist destination. I have always seen tons of out of states here in the LA area. From the first time I visited here in 1979 to when I moved here in 2001 up to the present, I have always seen that about 1% to 3% of all cars on the road have out of state plates. Arizona, Nevada and Baja California seen to be the most common.

People love to vacation in California. My guess is that you just hadn t noticed before. Also, people move here and don t register their car in California (since it s more expensive). I see out of state plates all day long. It s rather common if you look for it. Especially this time of year, when the snowbirds come into California from colder states.Heck, when my daughter and I go from the Mickey Friends lot at Disneyland to the tram stop, we count the number of out of state plates.

I have been noticing that same thing too!! I m guessing because it s wintertime and these people want to enjoy the sun rather than the snow.The majority I see are Washington plates, but I have seen the following in one week:WashingtonOregonSouth DakotaVirginiaNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaTexasIowaOhioIllinoisOklahomaUtahNevada

It could be retirees coming to spend the winter or coming early to spend time with the family until Thanksgiving. I know I used to come visit here around the holidays, but be back in time to celebrate with the other part of my family. There s also less than two months for a lot of people to use up vacation time. If it s snowing where they live, CA is certainly much better! :)

I would say most are residents here and are not vacationing. Alot move here from out of state and do not register their vehicles in Califonria to avoid paying the crazy fees.

Where is the cheapest place to live in Hawaii? -

Or, to go for a vacation.....cheapest place?

If you are vacationing, then booking a hotel a few blocks back from the beach will cut costs. Look for a place that is on Kuhio Ave or on one of the side streets that run between Kalakaua the Ala Wai. As far as living in Hawaii, the Big Island is less expensive than most places. On Oahu the further you get from Honolulu,the less expensive it is. But that would include neighborhoods that would not be very hospitable to transplants form the mainland.

Cheapest place would be the neighborhoods that the resort staff making minimum wage are living in.

nowhere! everywhere is pricey there!

In a dumpster.

Is the Louisville Zoo in a nice area? -

I m moving to Louisville in the spring around the airport/louisville zoo area. I would be walking to work and am wondering if it is a nice neighbourhood around the airport/zoo.thanks!

While the zoo and airport and not far apart, they cannot be considered the same neighborhood, particularly if you re talking about walking. They are about 3 miles apart, but perhaps more importantly separated by two major interstates - I-65 and the Watterson (I-264) - and a third local one, Preston Highway.The area around the zoo, while not the best part of town, is not the worst either. Residential, generally pretty livable.The area immediately around the airport, as the case with many airports, is pretty rough.

the first answer is right- the zoo and airport are not in walking range. the neighborhood around the zoo is pretty decent- there s a few parks in the area, a hospital, schools in the area, not too bad as far as crime goes.