Here was the response to Tom McPeak's "criteria" and advertisement on nexpatriates.blogspot:

Excellent criteria, and most apply to San Pedro. The cultural experience is what I desire rather than the resort holiday, but to each his own. AC provides both. I'm afraid the balance may tip too far to the resort experience soon. And ugly condo buildings are going up just north of the cut. I hope AC retains some of its charm. But thanks for the post!