I actually did both with DD(15) and DS(12&3) Both were neat to see but we preferred Laguna!!!!!!! Parked at a SMALL city parking....got pizza at BJs! Beautiful day!
I grew up in Huntington but now live closer to Laguna. I love Laguna for the atmosphere, scenery, and walkability! Huntington has bigger beaches but lacks atmoshphere since they tore down the downtown area and rebuilt.