If your passing through Monday eve's pop in to my Dojo, it's Shukokai though not Shotokan, but from same parent shito ryu... If not just for the fitness we do some good drill.
i drove up from La to San Fran in 98 with ny dad and son up the pacific highway 1 that was a good trip, we stopped off at Monterey , had a trip around 17 mile drive (i think it was 17 ..8 years ago) , great trip, i do recommend you guys come to England, plenty to see here , apart from the weather.
i'd personally try and get on the right side of the teacher with the problem if not try same style different instructor. with repect to the "nice" instructor and slack style leave it , as you can find friendly people anywhere, unless you just want a social evening and your not to bothered about the style.. Good question though
can not give you anymore advise than already posted , but do shop around their is plenty to see, and one will grab your attention. good luck and a warm welcome to "KF"