I guess the excrement here is just a lot better than the rest of the country.
It all depends on where you live. You're right about the area you're in, but do you know where Wilmington (harbor area of L.A.) is? It's sometimes known as Where the Sewer Meets the Sea. The excrement here would curl your hair.
I know where EVERYWHERE is in So Cal! Just head a little bit north. Palos Verdes is very nice.