California, or at least it's major population centers, have been leading forces in global culture and technology for a couple generations. For some people that brings an incomparable value. For others, not so much.
But what I miss most are not the urban areas (where I lived most of my life), but the countless gorgeous destinations outside of the cities. I know I'm biased, but I can't think of many other places in the world that have as much to offer within a couple hours drive (that's for both LA and the Bay Area, among other metros).
Frankly California is probably one of the best states. I love being here. Everyone could be bias but as some one working on tech, it's exciting to learn about new tech. There's nothing much I miss here and willing to pay a premium
Do you disagree that the Bay Area and LA have been leading producers/trendsetters of culture on a global scale for the past 50 or so years? I'm thinking movies, television, music, internet culture, counterculture... the examples are kind of endless.
But what I miss most are not the urban areas (where I lived most of my life), but the countless gorgeous destinations outside of the cities. I know I'm biased, but I can't think of many other places in the world that have as much to offer within a couple hours drive (that's for both LA and the Bay Area, among other metros).