<p>Thank you all for your input. I lived in LA for a while, so I’m well aware of the traffic woes. We live close (too close for DS) to UCSD, but USC & UCLA are better academic and social matches. Can an 18 year old rent a zip car? He does have a car, but isn’t parking $$$$? He’s used to surfing reef breaks, so Santa Monica may not cut it anyway (I believe UCLA students can catch a free shuttle to Santa Monica). Time to pick a new hobby?</p>