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Originally Posted by SoCalGal
I currently live in southern CA. There are six in my county (Orange). They will give you one piece of candy free (their choice) when you drop in and ask. There used to be a store within walking distance but I used willpower (most times). Yes, it's high-quality chocolate, but expensive (IMO). Next best thing is Cadbury's--especially their mini-eggs, available at Easter time only. Surprisingly, Dove chocolates are pretty good, too, and available by the bag.
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^ Concur with this in its entirety. We are OC folk too. Nice to have 3 Costco's within 15 minutes (Doheny, Laguna Niguel (Oso Pkwy), and Laguna Nigel (5/Crown Valley), and 4-5 Trader Joe's within 10 minutes (Laguna Niguel Ocean Ranch, San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, and Crystal Cove). There are double that many of each within another 15, so 30 minutes total because you got Irvine, Tustin, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, etc.). Oh, did I mention three REI's - Tustin, HB, and Laguna Hills. So many opportunities to spend money. Or at least find what you want right away because one store is out of stock. The convenience of always having something handy no matter where your commute took you.
Sighhhh, I have been so spoiled sometimes I didn't even appreciate it then. I appreciate other things now, like TV
