I will say this, the coast from Laguna beach, Newport and Huntington Beach is some of the nicest places I've been to. I have great memories of partying on the Wild Goose, and biking the trails on Newport Beach. So hats off to them
I've lived in at least five states and visited more than a dozen - even drove across the country.
The stretch of beaches in the OC is amazing. Great ones in San Diego Co, too. Venice and Santa Monica were great 30 years ago. Bumped into Robby Robinson, Aaron Baker, and Leroy Colbert.