However, the weather is way better than Vegas, and I'm not just talking about summer. A cold ocean has its advantages.
I grew up inland San Diego, and I can tell you that our summer days there routinely topped 100 degrees. I agree that if you are fortunate enough to live very close to the water, you do have some weather advantages over Vegas. For me, it's certainly not enough to warrant putting up with the other, man-made issues in California, even if I had a place right on the beach. But I agree that for some people, the (slightly) nicer weather is worth all of the expense and putting up with the nonsense.
I grew up inland San Diego, and I can tell you that our summer days there routinely topped 100 degrees. I agree that if you are fortunate enough to live very close to the water, you do have some weather advantages over Vegas. For me, it's certainly not enough to warrant putting up with the other, man-made issues in California, even if I had a place right on the beach. But I agree that for some people, the (slightly) nicer weather is worth all of the expense and putting up with the nonsense.