I'd stay in one of the Orange County beach cities (Huntington, Newport, Laguna, Dana Point). They all have their unique ocean-side charms, and from each you can get to the Honda Center without having to use the major freeways.
Another option is to stay in San Diego. You can take the Amtrak train and get off two blocks south of the Honda Center. The train station is about 8 blocks from the airport in San Diego, so you wouldn't have to rent a car. (4pm - 6:08pm departure and 10:49 pm return would probably work for a playoff game).
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