Maybe we should change this tread to "Find a New Community For Jeff"
Anyway, what about North OC. North Fullerton, Brea, Placentia. More affordable than OC South County, max 20 min. to the water, lots of SFR's, none of the parking and density issues plaguing LB. Close to Anaheim too!
Yorba Linda is also a beautiful residential community that retains a rural feel. IMHO of course.
I, on the other hand, am very happy in the I.E (Claremont/Upland) so you have to know where I'm coming from. Twice the house for half the price. 6 to 800 get you half an acre and a 10 y.o. house. You gotta drive a bit to get to any real nightlife, but at 44 and 3 kids, not a lot of nightlife happeneing, if you know what I mean!