Lil Seaside used to live in Corona del Mar? So did I, on Fernleaf Avenue (next to the bridge of geraniums over Bayside Drive), from 1978 until 1985. What street in CDM, Lil Seaside?
If you are from CA you will be amazed (and I think pleased) at the differences of SoWal to the Pacific coast. For one thing, people are much friendlier and more relaxed. Whoever called CA "laid back" hadn't spent much time here. There is less to do, but more than enough to do by way of comparison. Grind your way through the first summer, as it is a hot and humid season by comparison.
Let me know your thoughts. I grew up in that area, but have been in CA for many moons. Now live in St. Helena in the Napa Valley but have a place at Grayton Beach. I go to Seaside often when there, work out at WaterColor Workout almost every day.
Donna