David-- They have always had chairs and umbrellas at Sunset. Could be there wasn't any sand, etc., at some points, so there weren't umbrellas out. Have you BEEN to Sunset recently?? They have a pool there now. It is not the old Sunset at all!! Very upscale now. Definitely NOT an outhouse there. Now Driftwood, that is bad. As far as taxis from Orient, one needs to head back from Orient earlier than you think necessary, but there are definitely lots of taxis around on Orient. But arranging return transfers ahead of time is a good idea. No need to take the cattle car bus.

Carol Hill