San Jose or Huntington Beach single, 30 y/o woman relocating from Boston (Santa Rosa: living in)

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I currently live in a very small suburban town about 45 minutes from Boston. I have been from MA most of my life, aside from living in Providence for a few years. I have my own business as a financial advisor, teach financial workshops for women (in companies, alum groups, women's groups, etc) and just became a yoga instructor. My plan is to teach yoga within corporate wellness programs. I'm Caucasian, 30, and single.

I'm posting here because I need a change and I've wanted to move to CA for as long as I can remember. I loathe winter, and I have a condition where my fingers and toes go numb in the cold. I've done a lot of research on my own, read a lot of these threads, and still opted to ask for input. My firm has offices in Newport Beach and San Jose (as well as a few other spots, but I think the only other that I'd consider is Ventura or *maybe* Santa Rosa- wine country). These areas couldnt be more different.

I've mostly narrowed it down to San Jose or OC; leaning toward OC. How are these areas for women in business? Would you think women up north would be more grounded / business minded than the south? How about the difference in lifestyle? Every time that I visit Huntingtom Beach, I am drawn to the active lifestyle- running the beach, surfing, yoga. I also found the people to be friendly. How's the hiking in these spots? Farmers markets? concerts? cafes? kayaking? sports? How about the dating scene? I've heard OC is "superficial" whereas San Jose is "sleepy/families." (I don't want to move from suburbia to suburbia, but I also don't need a huge city) I'd be moving alone, so I'd like an area with enough opportunity to meet people for business networking, friendship, and dating. I have friends, and a client in San Fran but no other real connections to CA.

Thanks in advance for your help.