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Several months ago we inquired about good Orange County beaches near Dana Point, the city we were planning on staying in at the time. However, we may have an opportunity to stay at Huntington Beach the last week of July instead. It will put us closer to Anaheim and Los Angeles, where we anticipate spending the majority of our time, but we are concerned about sacrificing the quality of the surroundings for the convenience of proximity.
We would appreciate your opinion regarding these 2 options.
Thanks !
Hi Frank,
Huntington Beach is actually superior, in my opinion, as a beach town. Dana Point is nice, but you just get a more "beachy" feel in HB in my opinion. I've stayed in vacation rentals in HB, and had a blast. The area around the pier in HB is the center of activity, but it's a great time for all anywhere within a mile or two. Being closer to LA and Anaheim is a bonus. If given the opportunity, I would pick HB any time.
No worries! Have fun!
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| Comment | Thanks so much, Steve. When my wife and I are going to stay in an area we've never been to, it's always done with a fair amount of anxiety. We've had good experiences most of the time, but until we arrive, worrying about the decisions we've made really kind of detracts from the anticipation of a good time. Thank you for helping us enjoy our upcoming trip. | ||
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Not that this matters, but since it's required, I have a Bachelor's Degree. I also have a Master's Degree in the University of Life.
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