What's best in North County resort-style apartment complexes?

There's a number of resort-style apartment complexes in North County, both coastal & inland. Are they safe, green, clean & planning for growth? Do you find apt reviews on Google, Yelp, Apt Ratings, Yellow Pages, & Rent.com prove accurate? San Marcos seems like it would be nice with its close proximity to the beach, yet inland enough to escape the June Gloom. And what about Vista? There seems a lot of people report crime and neglect in these apartment complexes.