if you're looking to become a nuclear family with 2.5 kids, a minivan, and weekend bbq's, OC is the place for you. the whole county is a planned community -- that should tell you something. granted there are lots of nice beaches etc, but it's filled with street racer wannabe gangster knuckleheads, nouveau riche pretend dirty surfers and very pretty strip malls. other than that it's cool. ;p