DukeJH wrote:Mamma likes the coastal climate and thinks the "boring" OC will keep the kids grounded. We spent Sunday in the San Fernando Valley and she ruled that out quickly. Too damn hot. Best I can tell, it'll take about an hour to get to LAX (which is not too different than my commute to DFW) if I plan to get there around 0700. Going home may be a different story.
Depending where you are, an hour may be right. Of course, when there's an accident or when it rains, it might be a different story.
I highly recommend a motorcycle; I couldn't live without mine anymore (and I don't really have traffic) !! Carpool lane access all the time and if traffic comes to a standstill, you can legally split lanes (you obviously have to be careful and not go too fast). Apart from a few days a year, you can also ride year round.