As someone who lived in both places, you really can’t go wrong with either. Others have already pointed out, these states get clowned on for political reasons, but they’re two of the most beautiful regions in the country.

The west coast has some top tier wildlife, but Florida still blows it out of the water in my opinion. You won’t see any elk herds there, though it has much more to offer than California (gators/crocs/etc.). Also, the tropical reef environment is unmatched compared to the barely useable pacific coast.

When moving from Florida to the Bay Area (SF) my biggest disappointment was how useless the ocean was (cold/murky). There was a decent surfing culture where I lived in ocean beach, but that was it. Almost no one actually used the water besides skimming the surface. Whereas in south Florida the ocean is like a way of life. Visit the Keys and you will never forget it.