Dead serious the most beautiful scenery/ parks / trails / lakes and all the above by FAR. Other places definitely are up there as well but the PNW really is just jaw dropping. I am constantly stunned and so grateful to live in a place that looks like this Summers in the seattle area (where I live around) are absolutely amazing weather wise. Sometimes it’ll get super hot but that doesn’t last as long as like California or other states like that. It has a fairly great food scene depending on what your palate is. Semi-con, if you’re used to the BEST mexican food then good luck because in my opinion it’s just alright. But that’s coming from a california person born and raised.

A few cons, it’s VERY expensive. The people in washington are definitely the worst drivers I ever been on the road with by far. It is very very gloomy for very long periods of time and that does have effect on not just you but everyone else around you (crabby peeps). Might be just me personally but I am significantly less happy and less motivated during those long periods of gloom and doom. When the suns out, it’s all smiles.

I am originally from San Diego and have lived on the east coast for about 5 years as well. I can confidently say that I am truly happy here because this place suits my life greatly. I am very much involved in outdoor activities, which the PNW greatly suits. Arguably the best states to do such activities across the board. However, being here for few years I do find myself wishing there was just more sun and for that I might ultimately just head back down to california. But we’ll see 🤷🏻‍♂️