10-24-2005, 05:31 AM
I grew up in the LA area....and then...ended up in TN of all places. Try Ventura/Oxnard. Its right on the beach and an awesome, awesome place! It is about an hour give or take to the city, but its totally the coolest area. Most parts of Ventura are pretty pricey, but there are nice parts of Oxnard that arent that bad. Close enough to the city, but far enough to be away while at home. When you go out....you\'ll find out that the majority of southern California is "city".
Steve
Steve