Santa Cruz - what is it like?

Renwaa

Hi, all:

Hubby is checking out places in Santa Cruz. Don't know if in East or West but I'll ask him.

1) Is this doable area with my son going to ASB or will he have a terrible commute to Bandra?

The DH has been seeing apts in Bandra, but prices are super high for not so great apts. He saw 4 today in Santa Cruz with much more potential.

Any thoughts? What kind of place is Santa Cruz? Is this a Christian area (not that it matters, just wondering because of the name)? I see there is a good market there from searching the India Mike forums. We will be joining a club called Waterstone. He thought it'd be closer to the club than Bandra, but I am more worried about my son and the long bus ride to school. Is this a more local area or ex-pat?

Thanks for any information!

We're coming next Saturday barring delays on the visa. Keep your fingers crossed for us.

edit: to add he's working in Parel (west) and didn't think Santa Cruz would add more than 10-15 minutes to the drive.