Price, of course, also factors in. Many people prefer balconies but will downgrade if that means getting the ship they want.

The rambunctious hosts of "The View" have had their share of controversy and scandals in the past year, and what better way to unwind from all the drama then with a $14,000 per night luxury vacation.

So end the days of go-go in Ocean View, the latest chapter in the redevelopmental explosion of the past decade, fueled by the steady march of high-end real estate down Ocean View Avenue.

Just before 5 a.m., Friday, dozens of tourists had gathered near the famous pier to see the sun kiss the ocean. It’s a ...