I rarely if ever go farther south or east than the intersection of the 405 and 101. I either go north to Mohave and make a right turn to take the 15 to Vegas, or go west to Ventura county. My favorite beach is Port Hueneme State Beach. I take a route there that goes through the coastal mountains and at the end you see the sun over the farmland and it looks absolutely picture-perfect. I take my occasional date there. There is a pier on that beach from which you can see the 2 islands on a clear day. And the water there is normal- no brown bubbles in the surf.
Simi is a nice ride too. I take my occasional date to the Reagan Library also because it has been excellently done as a quiet place to reflect and talk. It's timeless. I'll go back after they get the construction done on and for his jet. Maybe I should volunteer? I was an airframe mechanic once for Gulfstream in Van Nuys.
I take my occasional date there.I'm envious. Sounds perfect. And maybe you should volunteer to help put AF1 back together again. That exhibit will also include a Marine 1 helicopter and a fighter jet, plus various AF1 memorabilia. I can't wait to see it.