West Coast Suggestions?? Moving to LA county

[StephenC]

I'm moving to LA county in May 2011. A good friend of mine is headed out that way and I can easily get a transfer at work, so I thought what the heck I've always wanted to go to golden coast. Yeah it's 6 months out but it will sneak up on me if I let it. Anywho, anyone have, or currently live, out that way? Just trying to get an idea of good areas. I'm thinking of the Long Beach area.

In regards to Izzy, I'm in a debate to either have her transported or put her up for sale and just get another one when I get out there.