We've spent time in Destin Florida, Newport Beach California, San Francisco, Riviera Mayan in Mexico, Costa Rica, Okinawa, and South Padre Island. We know we like the beach, clear or blue water vs gulf of mexico in Texas. Florida residents warn us of the humidity though we haven't been there in the summer. We all know California is expensive, fires, mudslides and earthquakes and state tax with high rents. But you can't beat the moderate weather. We are outdoors people so hike and bike trails, paddle board, boating appeal to us.