Not one person said Newport Beach? We have the cleanest beaches in California, tons of restaurants and bars, countless hot chicks and none of the bullshit of living in an LA beach community. I would also agree that Pacific Beach in San Diego is a very good choice and similar to NB. One thing I loved about hanging in PB is all of the international girls that seemed to hang out down there as well.
He can't afford it on his budget, though. At least not when I used to live there.
long beach would also be a great choice.
How would you guys rate Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa areas? Or Carlsbad down to Encinitas?
Unrealistic to drive to Hollywood often.... ?