Go with the second location. The first area getting only 4 hours of morning sun will really limit what you can successfully grow as most fruiting plants need 6 or more hours of sun.

Rodney

I would say it depends on what you plan to plant in the beds and where you are located. Here in the hot southwest, some plants do a lot better with morning sun and some afternoon shade, some plants are the opposite. If you don't live in an area with super hot summers, I'd probably go with the second as it's easier for you and it gets more total sun.

Agree that based on the limited info you provided, the second option is best. But as Humsi said, your location in the country and the crops you want to grow could make a crucial difference. If for no other reason than that the sun exposure is going to change greatly as the season progresses.

Dave