San Diego and Del Mar are nice, but are part of the ant hill.
Williams is nice and close to Flagstaff for supplies and big city stuff.
But I prefer the high deserts and mountains of Southern California, as one can be fairly remote and still enjoy the basic sunny California weather, very mild winters, as these areas are still influenced by the great pacific and the So, Cal latitude....It's nice to be able to go to an Angel game, the beach or world class museums, or whatever, and be back out of that hairy rat race, all in one day.
I find that most desirable. Of course, that's just me. LOL!
Well, though I prefer the Dodgers to the Angels(client with season tickets got me hooked), I would have to agree with you... Here in Dallas, I am feeling like someone is playing a joke on me and that I am really in Chicago.... These cold winds are the worst I have experienced since Ramstein, Germany.... Mother nature, you are having too much fun at my expense....
I drive on I-40 to come to see my family and I just love the Williams area... When I get rich like you, I would not mind Lake Havasu...
But I have a friend down in Oceanside and I think he has it made....