Moving to California need help with some ?'s

[MaidenUSA]

My wife and 4 kids "11 year old and three 2 year olds.
We want to find a city about 15-25 miles from a nice beach or beaches.
Schools are really important and would love any ideas for nice places to live..


Thanks ahead of time

I moved to Danville (N. Calif.) from Los Angeles in 2000. I am still in awe of the beauty up here not to mention the wildlife.I've got some pics of the area on my website-
Sidetracked (Dave Mason)