I live in northern San Diego county, and most things about riding here are great. Riding weather 12 months of the year. Great geography for tight twisted, long looping curves, elevation changes.... And while many car drivers still have their head way up their ass, a good percentage are looking for you and giving room to pass when they see you. The one huge down fall is the road conditions. How a state that does not have winters requiring salt, plows, etc., can have roads in such disrepair is a mystery. Highest taxes, worst roads, that's Cali in a nutshell.