Why Do You Love California (Sacramento, Palm Desert: to live, safe, beaches)

[Ilovefall]

I was hoping that some of you would be able to tell me what it is about California that you love?

I would like to know the town and part of California you live in so that I know why it is that you love that area so much.

Details are great... so bring it on.
I look forward to hearing the reasons.

[Team Mom]

Suburbs of Sacramento:

#1 Love the climate. Although a few weeks (at least) in the summer above 100--these few weeks are the only negative to the climate. Kids love to be outdoors playing most of the year.

#2 Access to other areas. We are 1.5-2 hours to the Ocean or the Sierra Snow.

[Roma]

I love so much about California that I know I will leave stuff out.
But to start, I love...

The weather.
The ocean.
The mountains.
The people.
The activities. (so much to do).
The progressive feel. (not backwards but forward thinking).

[Twinkle Toes]

I love California because it's home! In Palm Desert we are close to the mountains, the beaches, and of course we are already in the desert! You can get to a lot of places in a fairly reasonable amount of time. Palm Desert weather is gorgeous until summer hits - then you can cook your food on the sidewalk outside!!! Palm Desert is a good place for families as well as singles or retireds. There is something for everyone here. Sure, during season it is more crowded, but there are several ways to get around the traffic/crowds. The evenings are breathtaking, our mountain views are spectacular and it's a very clean, safe environment.

[Ilovefall]

I hope there are more people that love california..
So far I love all that I have seen about it and I know that there are those that have a real love for the state. Lets hear from some more of you.

[Team Mom]

I did forgot to mention that even though I wrote area positives we are still considering getting our tails out of CA.

[WJD]

Climate......able to grow veggies all year long.
Never was able to do that back east without a cold frame!

What I love also on a sarcastic slant..........sirens, freeway traffic, helicopters and ambulances and all the associated noises of So. California Suburban Life!
I'm jaded

[Screenial]

Since March I've had the opportunity to sit outside in my bathing suit, start my tomatoes, pick a ripe orange off a local tree, walk my dog in shorts, go to a TV show taping, sit outside at night on the patio and feel warm, go to a major art exhibit, and drive 3 hours to Las Vegas, see the cacti bloom.

The down-side? Snow birds!

[junkman18]

Originally Posted by Team Mom

I did forgot to mention that even though I wrote area positives we are still considering getting our tails out of CA.

It is true, Their is many nice things about California! But it has gotton so bad now it's just not worth it to live their any longer.

[Greenchili]

I love the fresh local strawberries,
The mild winters(at least in most areas)
Thats about it. sorry, we are trying to leave also

Greenchili