California

Reasons to live in California:

1. The weather. We've seen rain once in four weeks. In December.
2. The beaches. Ocean beach, Pacific beach, La Jolla, Sunset Cliffs, Long beach, Venice beach, Santa Monica, Mission beach, Point Loma, Manhattan...the list goes on. Surfing is everywhere - People with all skill levels and the surf culture resonates through the people's laidback and friendly attitude.
3. The food. You can get anything. There are shit loads of Mexican restaurants which are mostly authentic as we're so close to the border, delicious and super cheap. There's Ralph's, a huge food store with numerous salad bars and hot counters and fresh sushi, which I cannot get enough of! (spicy pacific roll)
Jimbo's - the health food store, again with numerous hot and cold self service counters, that is the unique selling point, being able to design your own plate and many many free samples. The Californian oranges grown locally are the best I've ever tasted!
There is a farmer's market in ocean beach every Wednesday evening and every Saturday morning here in little Italy. Again you can sample everything. My mind was blown when I saw giant spiky black sea urchins being cut open, scooped out, dressed and served whilst they were still alive and moving on the plate - Definitely going to try that on Saturday. Yesterday I had fish ceviche, oysters and a marinated artichoke salad. Couldn't ask for more favorites in one go!
4. The low flying aeroplanes! I love them! They are so cool to watch landing. I can't even describe it just come here to the Mexican restaurant, "El Comino" here in Little Italy and see for yourself. It's breathtaking.
5. Arnold Schwarzenegger was a governor. LOL.
6. Weed is legal and they have "green doctors" where you can claim medicinal marijuana with complaints ranging from HIV to sprains. Again, LOL.