I was out there in Nov and went flying with rainbowair at long beach. Did a couple of days training before a 4 day xcountry to grand canyon, vegas and back - about 900miles. Due to the high density all our landings and takeoffs where of the running kind. I then combined the trip with going to the saftey course in torrence. best $350 you'll spend in your R22 career!!!
Have fun in california and remember your sunglasses.