It is premature if I have a new vacation spot but am looking. The beach was about 2 miles long, white sand, blue water with small waves. There were alot of people but were spread out. So a quiet place could be found or a place where alot of action was going on ( water sports). Kinda reminded me of Orient in the late '90's. If you are wanting just blue water with a white sand beach at a reasonable price the Santa Maria beach will work. Across the main highway from the beach area there is a nice 6 bedroom house that can be rented for $100 a night.

Wendell