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Pismo Beach, CA vs San Gabriel, CA

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It's a nice town to visit - although very touristy. Clean air - and nice sand dunes nearby. A variety of housing - but expensive. Good for seafood. I would say  More

It's still challenging to find a good job: Diablo Canyon Nuclear plant has announced it will be closing in 9 years, so many 6-figure incomes will be going along with the  More

Because of fires allowed in campsites each and everyday it is very smokey and hard to  More

Although, many can say California has high prices, too much traffic. The Weather is the big draw for most people. City life and diversity are also high on the list for  More

Love the views at every turn along the coast areas of San Francisco--Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Bay Bridge, the open ocean. Feel like you are living in a postcard.  More

It is a great place to work and play. Plenty to do. Close enough to LA while far enough away to be in the calm of  More