Moving to Chicago from San Diego. Where r the best areas to live that are happening and exciting?

I just got a degree in business with an emphasis in management. i would like to live in the city where everything is happening. I would like to be in an area where there is bars, restaurants, clubs, venues etc. At the same time I want to be close to the financial districts to land a job.Moving to Chicago from San Diego. Where r the best areas to live that are happening and exciting?
There are bars, clubs and restaurants everywhere. Chicago is a very 'neighborhood-y' city...there are lot of large neighborhoods with smaller more defined ones inside of that.



If you want an active night life scene near the financial district, try RIver North, West Loop or Gold Coast. The first two are walking distance to the Loop; the Gold Coast is maybe a 15 minute train ride down.



These neighborhoods are not cheap. If you are looking to rent...expect to pay about $1000 for a studio, $1500 1bd and so on. If you are looking to buy, depending on finishes, you would be pressed to find something you really want for less than $300k (small 1bd). Of course, there are bargains to be found, just depends on what you are willing to sacrifice.



I used to rent a 700 sq. ft. 1bd East of Michigan Ave. in Streeterville (sub-neighborhood of Gold Coast) for $1195, there we're no amenities, window a/c's, crap kitchen and not the best apartment...but the location was nice for the time I was working up there.



Hope this helps! I'll check back soon!
PB (Pacific Beach) is where alot of young people/college age people live and party. It's gorgeous but of course expensive. A one bedroom will be around $1,000/mo if you can even find one or find a job. But good luck anyways.



Edit- my bad I read wrong, thought you were moving TO san diego! sorry!Moving to Chicago from San Diego. Where r the best areas to live that are happening and exciting?
Loop, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, River North, Streeterville, and Near North are neighborhoods are to look into.
That covers a lot of ground but Mission Valley or anywhere near the beach leaps to mind.
LOL good luck with the finance sector