Although I did not live in La Vern I lived in that area (closer to the beach) for 6 years. The closest thing that was any good to La Verne was the masterdome which was where a lot of raves where held. You can get around the basin pretty quickly, so you should find plenty to do. On the weekends you can ski and surf in the same day (especially with a plane), there are plenty of clubs around, cinema's, the drinking is not very good there though. You have to be 21!