I had an opportunity to move to SD but chose Seattle instead. I decided against it for a couple of reasons. One was state income taxes they are around 8% and guaranteed to go higher. 2nd, the cost of buying a house was more then almost anywhere else in the US. 3rd, I lived in Arizona for 4 years I kind of missed having seasons. The southern part of California is very arid, not as many trees as you probably are used to Tenn.
On the positive side. The weather is the same virtually year around and is perfect temperatures. 2. The beach is awesome I love to go there and just watch the sunset 3. always something new to do or try. On the downside parking and traffic are the worst.:twocents: