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I love everything about this thread, from the advice to the thought about going back to California. I think this is an easy decision for OP. Although flawed especially in the dating and female sphere, Orange County is a great place to call home. I lived in many of the aforementioned places and think you should get a temporary place for a couple of months and see what cities suit you. Costa Mesa would be a good start and then you can have a little time to decide you like from there. Each city in SoCal has its on unique subculture.