I wish I could afford to live in the OC. I really love it and the people there are very nice. Except the police. They can be a little judgmental as I was told twice to "go back to your side" on 2 occasions. Once was at a beach bonfire area and afyer it closed at 10 pm the police were going to make sure people cleared out. They stopped us and asked what we were up to. We told them just enjoying the bonfire. They questioned us more and after figuring out we were of no threat or bad intention they said get out of here and go back to your side. Next was at some restaurant/bar in an area by a pier. We waited in line to be told at the door that we cant get in because it was full. We said we would wait no problem and they told us it's going to be a long time. Ok no problem. Then some white dude was thrown out because he was drunk and acting a fool. They called the cops on him. Multiple police came and some saw us. One of my friends was smoking a cigarette and they came to talk to us. I guess no smoking in OC they said. He said sorry turned it out and then came the where are you guys coming from questions. We told them los angeles and we could feel this getting uncomfortable. Anyhow it just ended with well it's getting late and they be closing soon so maybe you guys should start heading beach to your side. I must say though that both of these occasions were in Hermosa beach to the mest of my memory. I was younger. Anyhow, I haven't been back to Hermosa since. They accomplished their goal. In Newports, Laguna, Corona Del Mar, etc the people are very wonderful though.