I am thinking about relocating to California from Arizona. My wife was offered a transfer there and given some choices about which region she would cover.
The choices are:
San Fran/ Sacramento
San Jose
Fresno
Bakersfield
Covina/ Pasadena
Orange City/ Riverside
San Diego
She likes being close to city/ culture and I like the outdoor pursuits. We also have 3 young children. Cost of living/ housing is a factor but not a huge one we both pull decent incomes.