I get it. It is why we are still here. That and family obligations. We live in the central valley but 1 hr 45 mins away we have a sailboat that makes the whole world go away for me. We have talked about moving, we can, but I am just unable to give up my lifestyle so far. Haven’t been able to find it anywhere in Oklahoma, Arkansas, or Missouri which is where the rest of my family is. sigh
Yep...CA is a love/hate relationship.
BTW, you won’t find anything like it in the U.S. in regards to weather and things to do, topography etc. In fact, nothing comes close.