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@@Atlanticmoonsnail Yeah the LA beaches were not great. I have been to big sur, and I love it there. I did enjoy the San Diego beaches, didn't make it to Encinitas or Laguna Beach though
@@Atlanticmoonsnail San Diego beaches are better, Big Sur is beautiful but way too cold/cloudy for my liking. I guess it is all subjective to the person.
@@CaliforniaGuy88 I was in Big Sur in August for a week (met my sister there). I had great weather clear cool to cold nights (fire in fireplace) and warm days (tee shirt wx) clear days and remember hike mile or two inland and the fog dissipates. But the best weather on the West coast (Central CA & Nor CA) is from late September thru November - early December.
I lived in CA for 40 years and loved every year I lived there. However, last summer of 2019, we decided to leave and settle in the suburbs of Pensacola. Regardless of other comparisons, the main reason we left is the cost of living. It’s fine when you’re working but when retirement comes, it’s time to leave. Florida is much cheaper to live than CA for sure.
@@jonasb7253 42% more cost of living (rent/mortgage, gas, taxes, groceries, insurance etc etc). Plus a bonus in Florida I've never seen once people living in tents or seen used needles laying on the streets.
Coming from Florida. People that refuse to learn English is really annoying. They expect you to learn Spanish. This isn't racist. I don't move to Foreign Countries and demand that everyone learn English. I get calls on my phone from people speaking Spanish. Please, if you want to live here, learn our language.
@@catrinservin4989 Yep we don't and probably the dumbest thing about our country. All the rest of them seem to have an official language. And even it its not official. It is officially implied.
Cali just amazing🙂 yall conservatives can have florida anyday. Yall have laugh all you want about house prices but atleast it got value, no wonder is cheap florida dealing with sink holes, hurricane a year, and water rising??? Dont forget the crocodiles wtf is that shit?
Yeah sort of a rare even I suppose, but could be an unexpected threat from a bad earthquake offshore. But for sure, hurricanes are much more imposing and can affect the entire state really!
@@CaliforniaGuy88 true but california is very diverse. There's also the valley and they don't have earthquakes or nothing actually . But you can still drive an hour or 2 and enjoy places like Yosemite or a major city
I live in the LA area. I can say restaurants are crazy expensive. A burger, fries and a soda for two can easily run you $40. Florida is so much cheaper (outside of miami).
Michael Bordenaro as another comparison, I have to replace my windshield. Safelight wants $359 here and is $249 in the Tampa area. You can plan on paying 30% more on many things in CA vs FL.
@@thorshammer8547 That to me is just ridiculous because it there is no real reason something like that should cost more in CA. Just a CA premium maybe because these companies know they can squeeze the $$ out of people? I dont know, whats your take on it?
Michael Bordenaro it’s due to the fact everything is more here. Rent, wages, gas, utilities, etc. They pass those costs along to the consumer. I was up in the Villages a few months back and had mexican food. An entree was $9 vs same entree here is $18. I would much rather live in FL to save the cash!
Lived in San Diego for 39 years and now in FL and I can say FL is better in almost all areas. The only things CA beats FL is the Mountains and utilities are cheaper. Other than those two things FL beats CA by a landslide. People forget CA is a desert and we had triple digits for most of the summer.
@@MichaelBordenaro I lived in California for 18 years.. and all I can say.. Florida 💯 for the clean air, clean ocean, and best water quality. There is nothing more important than a healthy life!.. plus no taxes!!. 🤩..
I’m born and raised in California, as much as I love it the cost to rent is too much. I live in the Silicon Valley so it’s about $1,400 a month to rent a master bedroom (which is what most millennials do) then 1bd apartment starts at $2,300. Wish I could stay since I love hiking, the beach, and the weather. Also have most my family in CA. But I’ve visited Florida (Tampa/Orlando/Sarasota) twice now and WOW. The beaches don’t even compare. They’re clear, not dirty, warm. I fell in love with the ocean in Florida. My beach is Santa Cruz here in CA and it’s nasty. The cliffs are beautiful gotta admit, but Florida wins overall in beaches. There’s also hiking in Florida and it’s nice that I won’t have to worry about mountain lion encounters. The people in California are also very selfish and think they’re better if they make a lot of money. California will always have my heart but Florida is definitely on the horizon for my future. Thank you for this really informative video 🙏.
It is just crazy to think that people pay that much just for a bedroom in Silicon Valley. The prices there really have gotten out of control. It's really nice to hear how much you like FL, being born and raised in CA. We do have the hiking here, but not the same as hitting the mountains in CA and the nice cool air and blue skies. Actually, we do have mountain lions in FL, they call them panthers, but essentially the same animal. And you have to watch out for poisonous snakes and gators on the trails. I'm with you on the beaches though, FL definitely takes the cake on that . As a native Californian, I am honored that you liked my vid😎
Michael Bordenaro Thanks for the reply! I watch all your videos to stay informed about the life over there until I move, they’re loaded with info! And yes I love my mountains especially Yosemite, Mt. Shasta, Lake Tahoe are breathtaking. Hiking is a big hobby of mine so I’ll have to trade off the mountains sadly but I’ll have to adjust to some kind of hiking trails there or just learn more water sports lol. I’ll definitely love the cheaper cost of living in Florida though as it’s almost unlivable even with what seems to be a good job and it’s highly competitive due to all the visa workers. I’ll make sure to have my annual visits to California to visit family and get away from the summers for a few weeks at least.
@@jonathanrodriguez5694 You're welcome! That is really awesome watching all my vids, thanks man!! I understand the love of the area as no matter what anyone says about it, I love it too! CA is a special place in our country, unlike anywhere else and I am sure you will miss living there and your family. But like you said, once it gets to the point where you cant even have a nice quality of life with a good job, then its time for change. Please keep me posted on your journey / move to FL. Curious to know how you like it once you get here👌
which is why I moved to TX... yes, it's a compromise but you can get ahead financially... the TX economy is on fire and the COL is very low, especially in Dallas where I am at. I rent a very nice 1bd apt. in a super nice neighborhood for $1000. I was paying $1600/month for 1bd dump (old dilapidated building) in Orange County. Plus all my other expenses are MUCH lower - auto insurance, utilities, gas etc. I just filled my tank today for $1.75/gallon LOL!
@@sbkpilot1 Huge difference, and being able to get ahead financially is a huge advantage in life that should not be taken lightly. You will reap dividends for this smart decision many times over in the future 👌
In the late '80s, shortly after college graduation, I was California Dreaming of leaving Massachusetts, and started applying for jobs in LA and San Diego. I turned down a couple of decent jobs to accept a job transfer to Miami in 1990. Same dreams about ten years later after finishing my MBA and, again, declined a couple of decent CA job offers to take a job in the midwest; returning to FL after a couple of years. Almost 30 years in FL now. At this point, CA is of no further interest.
It's funny how things work like that in life. Similar to my story in that I was really trying to get to CA but ended up here in FL and for the most part, very happy I did 😊
California is 100% more majestic and beautiful. It's best days was the 60 70s 80s and early 90s. One of the problems with Florida is the fact that everything is so old and nobody takes care of their own landscaping and everything looks run down and kind of nasty, but the beaches are beautiful however there's no surf culture and that's everything
I love Florida. I love living in Tampa because we are close to Sarasota with beautiful Siesta Key beach with its turquoise water and white sand. The best beach in Florida, not crowded like Clearwater or Miami Beach. I love the diversity of food in Florida, specially the delicious Cuban and Colombian food in Miami. We also have beautiful springs and Mermaid shows like in Weeki Wachee. Tampa and Saint Augustine are my favorite cities in the entire state. I also love driving the long bridges with view of the Gulf of Mexico on both sides, my favorite driving down to Key West. There’s so much to do in Florida.
We moved to central Florida from the West Coast of the USA two years ago. My in-laws live in San Diego which is much better in every way from LA. I do like Florida for the cost of living, the sunshine, the closeness to beaches. However, I don’t love the area we are and wish our company had relocated us to the Tampa area. It’s nice if you live in Miami, Tampa, or Orlando. If you aren’t in any of the major cities, the Florida experience is extremely different. You have NOTHING which isn’t the case in the suburbs or outskirts of California. I miss the food, the mountains, the culture, the Mexican food, and the geographic differences within a California. Florida is one giant hot swamp. Idk...I still lean towards California (not LA).
Nope its not the same and I personally would never live far inland in FL because the biggest draw for me here is the beach. California really is a wonderful place when you can appreciate all of the things you mentioned here and not focus on the negatives👍
Me too. Live in Mount Dora, FL. Too many bugs, no fresh fish, moved here for cost of living. It’s not that much cheaper here if you ask me. Cali wins-more interesting peeps.
Im moving to San Diego and would love some info if you can help me please. Looking for a decent town to raise my 7 year old with my hubby. Good school districts not so crazy rent. Looking forward to hearing from you
I’m living in LA and watching this video on vacation in Miami. I think income is a big factor. I work in tech and can afford to live in a nice area a few min from the beach in LA and I love it. Anyone I know that hates it can’t afford it. That being said LA food is waaaay better. And night life is way more diverse. Don’t get me wrong I love the Miami club scene, but I went out tonight in search of a cool live music whiskey bar and was just finding more bars and clubs that were all exactly the same neon club music vibes. Miami seems to have one vibe while LA is like a different city every few blocks.
Most definitely I’m also from LA on vacation in Miami and your right most people that hate it can’t afford it so they get on it like oh no California is a dessert with amazing beaches a Highway that runs along the cost as far as Oregon and Washington how awful lol
I lived in LA for a while and could afford it, but I was constantly finding human feces all over the streets, and it constantly smelled like trash. I think some people are just OK with that, but for me, it was a major disruption to my outdoors experiences.
@@laminebah9374 nice communities in Florida are way better kept than the places in LA, even places like Beverly Hills, Hollywood hills, etc. have very disgusting areas all around
@@trufan7358 you can play the blame game all you want. But statistics don't lie. You live in a state with higher conservative and religious values than California. I don't favor either side but you show how ignorant you are when conservatives have literally 0 authority here in California. The only time a leftist law gets pushed back is when it gets sent to the Federal Government. Again statistics don't lie and California is run by democrats. Your party is responsible for Californias issues. Not the Republicans. And crap can be talked on them all day long as well. But don't shit on the state and blame it on the other party just like you guys did by trying to convince people there was a party switch and that's why there was never a republican kkk member. Or you guys never voted for him crow laws. It has always been democrats that voted in racist laws and pushed for segregation. Just like the far left which is now centered with the democratic party is doing today. Fix your own party before you blame other parties you fucking boomer.
CA hands down for the nature/climate/ocean/mountains/hiking/biking/surfing/skiing, but 99% of the people in the state DON'T do/enjoy those aspects of the state. imo
@@MichaelBordenaro thanks just found out about your channel last night searching up Florida lol. I'm gonna take another longer-term trip out there and if I like it im moving.
I think other things that needs to be addressed is that the exotic fruits in South Florida is so much better and tastier. With the abundance of fresh water there, they're easier to grow as well. There will never be a shortage of fresh water in Florida.
lol, exotic fruits will do nothing to protect you or all the others moving there from rising sea level. just curious, what do you think should be done to reduce sea level rise? Nothing I'm sure since most commenting on here are crackpot right wing Trump freaks. Guess what, Florida without serious reductions in greenhouse gasses, will be under water in large parts or unlivable with sunny day flooding happening on a weekly basis. You all act as if nothing is going on with the rising sea level and warming climate and none of you what a single thing done about it.
The “Spanish” speaking pollutions of Miami and LA are different. I’m just going to say that I’d rather live among the Spanish speakers of Miami than the Spanish speakers of LA.
California is overpopulated. Even if everyone paid to house the homeless, there is no space to build homes. The home prices are way too high as well so even paying for homeless would make the average person go bankrupt. They are struggling to pay their own rent
The thing is this. Being in the real estate business, I know how development works and there are always new developments happening, even in CA. But why would anyone want to give the little bit of space left to the homeless, is also what it comes down to. Especially when you are talking prime real estate in LA or SF. But they collect so much in taxes already, I think the state could make it work, but the politics involved in making this happen, will prevent it.
@@MichaelBordenaro the only way that would is if they took a bankrupt city like Victorville or beyond and offered a buyout for the residents there. Then build housing for the homeless. In my opinion, nothing will tackle the homelessness problem in California until we tackle drug addiction. Which is why the majority are homeless in the first place. When the cops don't even bat an eye and someone shooting up in a public walkway and it's a misdemeanor to be caught with meth that is where the problem is tackled. Just like illegal immigration. California has made this place a sanctuary state for drug addicts.
@@greennbean Drugs is definitely an issue. I saw a recent news clip of a new shelter in venice beach that is only 40% occupied because homeless would rather be on the street where there is no curfew, and no drug ban. Now that they know for certain its not just a lack of somewhere to go, the govt need to toughen up and start giving ultimatums to people doing this who don't want help tell them they either need to leave on their own and if they dont, they will forcefully remove them to a new location, where ever they decide is a good choice and less harmful to the public
@@MichaelBordenaro yes it is just a bad situation. They cant go through and kick all of them out because it doesn't help the one's who are actually looking to change. But the ones who just want to be close to the busy parts of the city to panhandle and buy drugs are just destroying everything. I've seen myself poop on the roads. People peeing anywhere they want to. It's just disgusting and nobody is doing anything to help with the issue. The only solution I see is to just say sorry and kick all of them out. Make doing hard drugs a felony again or at least make it to where you have to go to rehab and stay clean or accept a felony.
@@greennbean I am in favor of offering help to the ones who actually want it, and anyone that doesn't like you said, kicking them out. They really have no other choice, they have tried many solutions , and the problem just keeps getting worse, so I think its time to crack the whip
I always liked watching Newsom on Bill Maher, but I don't live in CA and not sure how good he is doing as a governor. He seemed like a good guy, but even good guys make bad choices sometimes...
He is horrible. Running the state into hell. Recall Newsom now! I’m watching this vid cuz I want to escape from here...he’s turned the entire place into Alcatraz.
@@brianwills4398 Hooray! My friends in Cali are thrilled. Maybe Cuomo will be impeached, too, so the WORST 2 governors in America will be gone in the same year!
I've been in California all my life 36 years...and to me it's completely gone down hill. It's depressing... All these high taxes we pay and everywhere you look you see tents. Not to mention a lot of jobs don't pay enough and the rent is crazy. I'm considering moving out of state because I don't like living like this. And we have all these trees that they don't manage at all.. so the fires has gotten completely out of control. Ughhh
Florida is not just Miami 🙂 You can experience real music in places away from Miami Beach. Free concerts/entertainment in lots of venues that are known to the locals 🎶💙 Mountains and different climates would be nice, but can't stand earthquakes or the high cost of living. ☮🤗
Yes you're right, its not. But I have been to a lot of places in FL, like I talk about in my other vids, and I have never come across a place anything close to what the LA strip has to offer in terms of the music scene. At best here in FL, you stumble across an amateur band playing at a local bar it's just meh. Even that is not very common
@@MichaelBordenaro I mean ya do live there so I guess I’m not one to judge but I disagree to some extent. I mean Florida also has a big history with music like Florida bass and EDM. Sure it’s not like LA but I don’t think that makes Florida’s music scene meh entirely. Especially not in Miami since it has its share of mainstream artists.
@@vmann1237 even though there is some music history here in fl, The live music scene is no comparison compared to LA. Now it’s probably dead in LA too due to Covid but obviously I’m talking about before all that started
My family moved from East coast to California 43 years ago. California is paradise compared to East coast. This state is overpopulated because the weather is ideal. We have basically two seasons Summer and Fall. California has lots of retirees that can live here comfortably. What people see on the news about California is not about California people those people were not raised in California. I grew up in California and we never had such violence years ago as I see now. California takes care of their people. The homeless are out there because their life took a bad turn that left them penny less. Drugs played a big part in their lives along with family abuse. I wouldn't live anywhere else but California. The coast is beautiful and the mountains are breathe taking. Florida is wet and flat. I have been there to Fort Lauderdale and Miami. I had the worst time. I couldn't stop sweating it was hotter than hot🔥 and my feet and hands were swollen from humidity. I couldn't wait to to home to California. As soon as I got off the plane to California I felt the cooler temps and my hands and feet returned to normal I was home again! 😄 I read Florida is sinking into the Atlantic ocean. I'll take California over Florida anytime.
Yes California is a very special place, nowhere else on earth like it as far as I'm concerned. And not everyone can take the heat here in FL lol. I have a made a couple videos addressing that. Just hope CA can start repairing their giant problems that are plaguing the state. I always enjoy those cool temps once I land in CA too 😀
I doubt many retirees would concur that CA is a comfortable place to retire. The entire Southeast, AZ and NV are getting tons more retirees. Other than those who owned their CA home for years, and can now downsize by cashing out of all their real estate equity, or were a high tech millionaire from Silicon Valley, most retirees have to flee the state (or at least any coastal region), or live a greatly reduced quality of life. The homeless problem is a direct result of bad policy and taking care of undocumented aliens, instead of their own citizens. It is a shame and a disgrace, and now the same bad policy is spreading to Portland and Seattle, and turning their formerly-liveable cities into shantytown messes like SF and LA,
1. Not sure what part CA you live but in L.A, violence has always been around and I've been here since the 90s. Same goes for certain areas in OC and beyond. 2. If they truly took care of their people, the homeless mess wouldn't be as bad as it is. Have you been to skid row in Downtown LA? Its been there for many many years. A place like that shouldn't exist in a supposedly thriving state like CA. They don't care about homelessness. And there are host of other problems here. This state is a mess and the politicians has a big part in that.
@@js83 Not sure if your comment was directed to me, but I lived in CA for 13 years (left in Oct 1988), and lived all over - SF, LA, Newport, SD (La Jolla),and Santa Barbara. CA never had the problems it has today, but then it WAS a red state (9 of 10 presidential elections from 1952-1988, and a GOP gov, Deukmejian). The homelessness along with bad governance has made CA very unlivable, despite its scenic beauty and nearly perfect climate. Invite illegal immigrants, tax the daylights out of producers, have anti-business po,icies, andcelect some of the worst human beings to represent you in Sacto and DC, and this is what you get. I hope it can be saved from its gross stupidity, but I am not sure. Many of thecproductive are just leaving. Any big city will have some problems, but most in CA are self-inflicted.
I think everyone commenting on the affordability of Miami are those that already live in an expensive area. Miami wages are terrible and everything is crazy expensive (for Miami wages). Yes we have beaches and nightlife but aside from that, there’s not much else. California seems to have a variety of nature activities: hiking, the beach and in winter you can see snow all in the same state. You can drive from key west all the way to the boarder of Florida and Georgia and the landscape is pretty much the same. You cannot surf because our beaches don’t really have waves. Skiing/wakeboarding can be scary if you’re attempting to do that in lakes because of the alligators. I live in Miami since I was 9 and while I have had great experiences here, California seems to have more diversity in people/vibes. You cannot go anywhere in Miami without reggaeton playing. If youre into other music, good luck!
Very well said; have lived in FL for a few years and RV all over the place and from Key West to the Panhandle the natural topography is exactly the same. Boring !!
Dude I have a 24 year history of living in California ending in the year 2000. I have 20 years here in Florida this year and could never afford to live in California which has a much lower quality of life, much higher housing cost, and a ton of obnoxious A-holes who call themselves "locals"
Yep its crazy the contrast I see in the comments on this vid. People like yourself are done with CA and others saying how they would never leave and hate FL. I guess we all just have different experiences with both states
@David Wang Why would you call someone a loser who you do not know? Everybody is free to choose what they prefer. I know the Left ideology (that dominates CA), does not believe in tolerance or entertaining differing viewpoints, but many of us are happy to allow people the freedom to live where they want, without disparaging them or their choice.
@David Wang I say this as a liberal I enjoy the cost of living in Florida and FL is diverse culturally just like CA. We may not have the mountains and as many Celebrities but we have way more beaches , Palm trees , diverse neighborhoods, the cheapest luxury homes and single family homes in CA is the most Expensive we have for ours. FL if you subtract lack of mountains and Hollywood celebrities is basically a California Discount and that is why people are moving here
I’ve lived in the LA area for nearly four years, and I was stationed in Florida for 6 years. I’m considering returning to Florida in the next two years. I made a pros & cons list recently and for my situation Florida won out.
I always gave California the rub because I was born here. But I spent years in both states and Florida wins by a large margin in the side by side comparison. 🤔
I am an LPN, tried to attend nursing BSN program in Cali not accepted (Former navy corpsman) and over 5 years of LPN experience. Florida was like yeah sure come on over kiddo!
@David Wang it’s funny, i saw your comment about how someone was the stereotypical rude east coaster, and as someone from Boston, I was like yeah maybe we aren’t as laid back, but then I’ve seen you on multiple comment sections since with the same spiteful rhetoric. maybe you’re a natural east coaster on the inside?
I lived in SoCal for 12 years, L.A., Palm Springs, San Diego, I loved it. In Florida, I was able to buy an affordable house near the beach, only 10-minutes away on a bike. In California, it would cost 750k - 1,000,000 bucks.
Supply and demand. But once you are able to purchase your first home its a great nest egg for the future. FL homes are cheaper but with many large insurance companies leaving the state not so much any more.
Been in CA for 21 years ... it’s horrible. Insane taxes, insane housing prices, insane homeless, insane laws, insane traffic. It does have world class universities. Amazing companies tend to center themselves next to the constant supply of epic talent from the schools. But don’t come to CA to live. And if you can, get out. Now that remote work is more acceptable, CA is only going to get worse because of all the money that will leave the state.
@@lawrencefreeman3803 But in Florida you don’t need medicine - since you live in heaven, you are healthy! :))) And on the serious note, the goal of every human on this planet should be to live a healthy life style and be as far as possible from all hospitals and doctors!!! 🙏❤️
That's changing. TX is gaining momentum on the job front now since businesses are moving out of CA due to onerous regulations. Even Bay area firms will ultimately move out. The world is becoming more global now and CA no longer has that leverage that it once had due to weather. If remote work picks up CA will truly be screwed.
@@sbkpilot1 Florida is not Texas. Yes Texas is doing a good job at attracting companies. However, California is good at creating them. You don’t see the Governor of California going to other states offering money and tax breaks to companies to come to California, unlike Texas.
@@tesiemarie8942 FL has 2nd oldest population (Maine), while CA is 44th, so more young people overall, but if you avoid the heavy retirement areas, there are plenty of young people, and most are fit & attractive, too.
My perspective: I live in California (San Francisco bay area), but I also have a 2nd home in Florida (St. Pete -- gorgeous city). I've lived in California my entire life (55+ years), but I started spending the winter months in Florida a few years ago. Both Florida and California are wonderful places to live, but as I get older, I'm beginning to enjoy Florida more. If it wasn't for the very hot, humid summers, Florida would easily beat California for quality of life. Sure, in CA, the activities and amenities are fantastic, but the cost of living here is oppressive. An obvious advantage for CA if you're into winter sports (I am): CA is a snow skiers paradise. Many fantastic ski resorts within driving distance. Obviously, snow skiing isn't something you can do in Florida. So, there are tradeoffs. Beaches in California: around here, the water is too cold. Right now, the water temp at Ocean Beach (San Francisco) is only 62F. That's too cold to be in for any length of time without a wet suit. Yes, the water is a little warmer in southern California, but you can't beat the beaches in Florida. Food diversity and cost: I really don't notice a difference. Any cuisine I can get in CA I can also find in FL -- and vice-versa. The restaurants, in my opinion, are comparably priced in both states. I'll assert that it's easier to get a reservation at a high-end restaurant in Florida than California (not that I eat at those very often). And I know this is just my opinion, but people seem to be friendlier in Florida.
I like your outlook on life and on both states. Really glad you are finding joy in both places, just like I do. They are both unique and offer some really great experiences 👌
I have lived in both states....I much prefer Northern California for its incomparable beauty. But we are here now. I want to return to CA but we cannot afford it there....housing is astronomical on the coast and that is where I want to be.
Well I guess depending on the area I've been in Miami area 5 times n customer service n people are not that friendly at all .they give u an attitude like they hate what they are doing as work.
I was born in Palm Beach FL and moved to California lived there 5 years I moved back to good old home of Florida I paid 1450 for a studio apartment in Pomona California I came home not to palm beach county but to okeechobee county I paid 70000 for a 2/2 I own no mortgage Californians would pay top money to have a 2/2 45 minutes to the beach and the water is way warmer here don't compare all of Florida to Miami
I really enjoyed your video and you brought up a lot of good points. But I need to address your issue with our homeless population which is a direct result of our leftist government policies. I’m 3rd generation Southern Californian, my grand parents immigrated here in the 1930’s. And it’s tearing me up that I’m considering leaving this beautiful state. I know a lot about the homeless who I refer to as Vagrants. We do have homeless who may live in their cars while they’re struggling to better their situation, but those tent cities that have recently popped up are a different matter. My information comes from my personal contact with them as a Firefighter Paramedic with the City of Los Angeles. The first point to understand is that a house will not fix their problem. It a a drug and alcohol abuse problem along with a small percentage of those with true Mental health issues. Most of these people refuse to go to homeless shelters because they value their personal freedoms above all else. Secondly, it’s the liberal state policies here that attract these people to California. I usually ask them while transporting them to the hospital where they are from. 90% are here recently from out of state. It’s the many free social programs and support that brings them to California. The state is tolerant and allows them to set up these camps. Conservative states don’t. Everything is tolerated, hyperdermic needles are passed out for their drug usage. They shit all over the sidewalk. I watched a cop get laughed at after asking a man to stop crapping on the sidewalk. It’s even a known fact that other municipalities have been caught giving them one way tickets to LA as a way of getting rid of their problems. The fact is that the money spent on the homeless problem just attracts more homeless to come here and the problem only gets worst. And this is something you just won’t hear from the media. I hope Florida doesn’t make this same mistake.
Thank you James your story is also very intriguing coming from a first responder they are in California. First of all thank you for your service that is a very tough job. Secondly I think you are right on the money when it comes to the policies that allow the homelessness to continue in such a way. California is the only place I’ve ever been where I’ve seen so much homeless on the street anywhere in the United States. And it is very sad and disheartening. I hope the state will wake up and see comments like yours on videos like this in hopes to rectify the situation someday
Was born and raised in SD just moved 5 years ago. Was right off Pomerado and Ted Williams. In FL now and love it. Never thought a State could beat our beaches in CA but I have to say FL has crushed it! Plus the natural springs here are insane!
Adventures with the Ethington's I still live in San Diego (almost 30 years now), but grew up in Atlanta. Have family inTampa. I do love Florida, especially their beaches and the warm water. California has dramatic coastline, but the warm water and soft sand of the Florida beaches cannot be beat!
@@Jeannified Tampa is a beautiful city. Love Clearwater Beach just did a video on that one not to long ago. Love how that area has so many small Islands you can Kayak to and definitely love we can enjoy beaches and the Springs Year round in FL but..... Man we do miss SD. Family and friends still there and anyone who has lived in SD understands and says they miss the same thing first! THE FOOD! Have not been to another State that even comes close to the food scene in SD especially real ethnic food. What we would give for a real taco shop here! Was so funny before we left TX last year the coolest family moved there and opened up their first Taco Shop and were from Chula Vista. They now have 5 and continue killing it. People don't understand unless they have had it! Hoping to get back to SD next year.
Adventures with the Ethington's I hear ya. We went to San Clemente recently, and visited Pedro’s Tacos, an Orange County favorite. The Mexican food was so expensive and the carne asada burritos were smaller than in San Diego, and the filling tasted like hamburger helper. The Mexican food was nothing like what we have inSanDiego. You are right. We are definitely spoiled here with good Taco shops! Las Quattro Milpas is my favorite Mexican place here in San Diego (Bario Logan). We live down by the border between the 805 and 905 freeway. Glad the Chula Vista family is doing well with their Mexican food business in Texas!
Just moved from Orange County CA. Already miss mountains and quality shopping. Stores around here look like going out of business. And not very many concert venues. I live in Tampa Bay Area. Happy to see here in FL that you can be patriot of the USA and not get beaten up for that. 👍🏻😁 Definitely haven’t seen very many homeless people. And problem isn’t only about providing them with homes. Many of them don’t care for that. Beaches for sure much nicer here in FL! And these amazing thunderstorms! Love it. There is no perfect place, but I think nature wise CA and FL are both beautiful. 🌞🌴🌺
I always think about the mountains, and that is one thing I miss the most about CA too. And like you said, both places are beautiful and really have great things. I hope CA comes up with a solution for the homeless. Really glad to hear you are enjoying FL too 😊
Hi AldaNicole I live in OC and thinking seriously of moving to Florida. People keep talking about the terrible humidity in FL so much so that I am getting paranoid about it. We actually had a few days last week here that was very humid.....98 degrees felt like 110 officially. Tell me, how do you find it coming from the same area as myself. I would really appreciate your thoughts. Thank you.
GoldenGuardian Hello! I have to admit that it will take to get used to humidity and such a warm weather. It’s definitely easier closer to coastline. There are always some breeze. And of course bugs. I love all kinds of creatures, but these little “no see ums” are nasty. When they bite you, Itches for a week or more. Just the fact that you can’t go out for a walk any time you want because of weather can change by hour. I am here only two months, so I have to learn myself a lot. I didn’t think that I will miss CA this much. Only nature and climate wise. I think that would be good to come over and test if you like FL for a week or two. For me as a outdoor person, I am feeling a bit limited at this hot time of year. 😁🌴
You are 100% correct about the freedom of being patriotic in Florida. I live in Glendale, CA and am getting the hell out of CA for Jupiter, FL next year. The overwhelming homeless population are disgusting, I mean it will turn your stomach and that is without catching a whiff of urine and other bodily spillages. I can't believe the Board of Health let's this go but if I throw a napkin out of my car window I will get a $1000 littering ticket. When my daughter first moved to Irvine I loved it. After a few visits and getting to know Irvine and surrounding areas, I said "Oh hell no!"
I've lived in Clearwater FL but in Florida it's so hot in the summer and there's a lot of bugs that you keep getting bit by them. And I'm originally from CA and everyone has there own views, i love the vibes here in socal and everyone i met around here are friendly. I've had too many toxic people in Florida. The weather here is amazing and we have mountains and hills.
Toxic people everywhere my friend. I’m a native Floridian but I’ve lived in many other states. No difference in level of toxic people here. You just had a bad batch 🥰
As someone who lived 45 years in Southern California And moved to Florida 4 years ago I agree with most of what you are saying. I will say the problem with the homeless in LA/SF many of the cities there tolerate the homeless camps. If you go to Beverly Hills, Irvine, Temecula etc, you won’t see this. Likewise Florida law enforcement does not tolerate tents on sidewalks. Also, beaches are cold in California as the ocean water because of the Alaskan current. Florida beaches are far better. And north of Miami (Vero and farther north) the summer water temps are cooler.
Yes the homeless thing is a huge problem and it is probably an enforcement and toleration issue like you said. That cold water in CA doest bother me so much in the summer beach months, but yes FL in general is just nicer to go to the beach and not be freezing 😊
I’ve lived in Los Angeles my whole life. The homeless people WANT to be on the streets. They love not having to pay rent or have any other responsibilities. They aren’t starving either, trust me. Sounds harsh but it’s true.
I can definitely believe that based on how some of the homeless act. I don't think most of them are starving since there are soup kitchens and people do give them money. Some of them even make money!
Michael ... I’m originally from suburban Chicago. My Mom (88 yrs old) has said on several occasions ... “don’t even think about coming back to Chicago or Illinois for the matter to live. It’s really messed up! My sister mentioned that once Mom is no longer with us, my brother and his wife will probably leave a Illinois as well. To just add to the subject matter here ... I think nowhere is perfect. Perfect is what you make it to be in your attitude and heart. Also I agree with the lack of English in Miami. Hell, I recently got off an American Airlines flight at MIA and asked an agent a question and that agent refused to speak English. Perhaps she shouldn’t be working for American Airlines. Nice city for a weekend getaway but I certainly wouldn’t live there. I’d live up in Ft. Lauderdale which is much much nicer than Miami, less traffic, and English is spoken. You’re right about Florida ... it has two seasons hot and HOTTER. 🙄
Yeah I guess that is sort of that midwest IL mentality. But yes, no where perfect. The key I think is to just choose somewhere to live that is nice for you, and adapt to the rest. At least that is better than not ever making a change (if you want change). Anyway, I like Ft Lauderdale too, it is a little more chill than Miami for sure and English lol!
So as someone who moved to Florida from Connecticut, a lot of things suprised me. 1.) it’s really not that Hot and Humid all the time, it’s basically a flipped winter up north, meaning 3-4 months it’s humid then most of the year it’s 70-80 degrees sunny and breezy, and even down to the 50 and 60s in December. I don’t know why people complain all the time it’s really not bad. 2.) I live in Pinellas County but weather is REALLY predictable so for me safer, in Connecticut it would be hailing for one second then snowing the next hour. Weather up north is SO CRAZY! I don’t get why people warn me about Florida weather, it’s so nice. Last one is I’ve never seen a wild gator and I’ve been here 3 years. I hike a lot and just have never seen one, if I did you just treat it like you would see a coyote or any way more dangerous animals that live up north!
I would say you might be one of the lucky few who just doesn't feel bothered by extreme heat or humidity. And that is coming from someone who has lived here for 12+ years. Also, as of me writing this comment, it is currently 102 degrees in Miami Beach, and has been around that temp daily for months now. That is with the heat index factored in, so I would say that is pretty hot! But I will still take that over the harsh winters from back in IL. I havent had issues with the wildlife here either, but I also don't live on the edge of a pond or the everglades to run into many gators.
Michael Bordenaro True!! I guess it’s a perspective really, my body can’t handle anything below 65 😂 so I’ll take anything else than winter hahah! Thanks for the response 🙏🏼
California native (resident of LA) here, I relocated to TX a month ago... things that I really miss - the weather of course, the geography - mountains , beach, desert all in close proximity makes it a very unique ecosystem in the entire US.. CA beaches aren't as nice as FL but they're fairly good, great consumer protection laws (shady businesses like health insurance companies can't screw you over as easily), good public no smoking laws, great flight deals out of LAX. Things that I DO NOT miss - insane taxes, insane...no... ABSURD cost of living, homelessness (as you described) - there are transients even in some nicer neighborhoods - it's a huge issue, the economy isn't as great as it seems in areas outside of the Bay Area - for example, I actually got a higher paying job in TX and I am in tech!! For now I wasn't willing to pay the premium for what I was getting but some day I may return... I just miss the magnificent beauty of California, my take is it's the most diverse and beautiful states in the Union geographically even if there are major problems in other areas.
You know I feel very similarly to you with California. There are a lot of problems yes. But I just can't help get this feeling when I am there that it is truly one of the most unique and beautiful places in the world, political and social problems aside. It really is magnificent, and pretty awesome you were able to get a higher paying tech job outside silicon valley, good for you!!💪
Totally agree with you. I’ve lived in CA (West LA) which is a very nice area, however, the amount of homeless you see everywhere you go, it’s not good. I’m planning to move out of CA due to high taxes, high home prices, crime is growing, and they’re talking about more taxes. However, I do love the state. You can go from the desert, to the ,mountains, to the beach, to the city, all in the same day or a weekend, but even that is no longer worth it. I do love the variety of restaurants. You can eat food from all over the world, I’m a foodie, so I love that. And the different activities, places to go, it you have to make good money, because if you want to do all of this, trust me it is very expensive. With that being said, I’m still moving out of CA...
Thanks! I think the same, it probably is no longer worth it. As great as all these things are, it seems the state has reached an unsustainable threshold of problems and high expenses that make the great things CA has to offer just not worth the price to be paid
A great video! One thing I was amazed about here in Florida is that you could be at a stop light and straight across the street it could be raining, but not on your side!
I’m also a Spanish speaking person but I’m 100% with you. We live in a America and English should be the primary language. I live in LA and all those things you said I agree. Ever since, California became governed by Democrats the state has gone down the wrong path.
Thanks for being on my side with that. Nice to hear from a native Spanish speaker. I really hope California can turn things around. It is one of the coolest and most unique places on earth, and would be a shame to let it all slip away
Its not about having a PhD on grammar its about the real name of the USA. USA means United States of America not America cuz then it would be "A" not USA Its like if your name is Green Bean and I call you Mr Bean 🤣
And every since Florida has gone GOP for several years the quality of life here has gone to the dogs. Especially if you are a normal thinking, non-evangelical, non-conservative educated person.
Except the biggest problem in California also is the fact that California has almost 50% of the entire us population of homeless people and definitely the most dangerous gangs. You can go to Hollywood and do the walk of stars but it isn’t pleasant and it is full of druggies shooting up on pretty much any street in all of LA. I live here and can not wait to leave at retirement. Otherwise a good comparison though but the impact of homeless and gangs out here is underestimated by anyone who hasn’t or doesn’t live here. The shine left this state years ago.
That's why I made this video to outline some of the differences that I have seen after being to California several times and living in Florida for many years now. The homeless thing is a huge problem the California needs to resolve and probably something most people don't know about unless they been there
Grew in the dirty south and move to SF Bay Area, Cali in the 80’s after HS. Got a job, married, kids. Houses. Living the dream. Fortunate to buy houses in 90’s and so on rental. Yes The weather is nice it will be cool one week around 70’s and then hot spell 90’s to 100’s. Not as humid as in Florida where I spent my summer vacation on Gulf coast growing up. Yes Florida’s beach are nice, blue, clear and warm. Nice to take a dip on a hot day. Bay Area it’s not as nice. Ok and cold. You could only dip your feet in it unless you have a wet suit like the surfers. As you mentioned I could head up to mountain 2-3 hr drive to snow in the winter months. I can’t recall Florida having mountains. SF Bay Area is expensive Southern California as well any others cities comes to housing. Yes we pay a lot of taxes. Unlike Florida from what I hear. We get paid more here if your in tech, hospitals sector. If you’re job doesn’t pay to survive in California costs. Florida would be the place. Not sure what industry Florida has. The diversity in California is a plus especially in SF Bay Area. Just seeing Bi-Racial marriage. Is common. Yes you mentioned restaurant. To try different ethnic food is a plus in California especially SF And Southern California. I would move to Florida for my retirement years. Sell off my house buy house in a golf course community which Florida has a lot of. If only I could convince my wife. The saying “Happy wife Happy life”
Sounds like you have really embraced the California lifestyle which I really love to hear. I do the same wen I am there visiting and it is why I love it very much there. Also timing was on your side for sure buying a house in the 90's and having a good job etc. Sometimes being in the right place at the right time can be a nice bonus in life. Really nice to hear your story and so refreshing to hear from someone who has truly enjoyed living in CA all these years. If you do come to FL, let me know! Curious to know if you make the move ;)
Shout out from Pacific Beach, CA. After living at the beach here for over twenty-five years my wife and I are considering moving to Florida's east coast. Watching your videos have been very educational and informative. Thank you.
Somewhat north of you Michael. We're looking at places from New Smyrna Beach north to Flagler Beach. We've been out there a couple of times in the past few years checking it out. Kinda tough leaving this area of San Diego but we need a change. @@MichaelBordenaro
@@jackobrien3757 Oh nice, I have't spent too much time in these areas yet but I know it is nice, quiet and one of the most affordable coastal areas in FL. I can imagine leaving San Diego would be tough! It is one of my favorite beach towns in CA
Two things that would NEVER make me ever move to CA: cost of living and EARTHQUAKE, . I live in Florida, you can run from a hurricane and prepare, but you can’t run from a earthquake!
@@stevewalther2293 don’t know, but one can come ANY TIME as it were. And once seismologists detect them , there is no time to go anywhere. And adding to this are now the horrible fires!
@@beautyRest1 Earthquakes in California aren't as bad as Hollywood Movies make them seem to be. Most Earthquakes in CA are very small, barely noticable and don't do very much damage at all. But when I visited Florida I saw so much leftover devastation from past Hurricanes. That being said, even though the Earthquakes in CA aren't that big of a deal, everything else sucks in the state like Wildfires, which are more common than Earthquakes.
I've lived in California my entire life, but now I'm moving to Florida within a year and I can't wait! You're videos are awesome, thank you for just being real.
Wow that will be quite the change Bryan. Consider this comment me welcoming you here to Florida!! Glad you enjoy my videos, I try to keep them as real as possible, no fluff👌
I saw six California vehicles in one weekend close to my job ... I couldn’t believe it. I said to myself things must be really bad there, what was the likelihood of seeing that many Within two hours???
@@anthonybrown5522 I tend to see more California plates in Miami in the winter time than summer so they could also just be visiting for the season as well
When it comes restaurant/food & dining New York hands down #1! I can walk in a 5 star Michelin restaurant in 5 mins or pick up a box of delicious Halal food off a street vendor for $9! During restaurant week $49 fixed 3 course meal in high-end restaurants. It is the happiest week entire year for me :)
I lived in los Angeles for 13 years and other places in California for 30 years and while yes there's a lot to do the "free"stuff you mentioned ends up costing a small fortune just in parking costs. Parking to go to the "free" to enter whiskey on sunset can cost 20 dollars just to park the car.
I didnt have that issue with parking, but I only parked in city lots or metered parking. So that was about $2/hr I think. The cost is double that $4/hr here in MB if you don't live here 👍 Also, I imagine if you lived close enough in hollywood, you could just walk
There are some improvements in public transportation, but those in LA love their cars, so parking becomes a real hassle and added expense. I loved Santa Monica and Pasadena where you could walk places, but most of the region is car-dependent.
I think the big tech hub in California makes some offers, perks and jobs more attractive in California. Add to that, relative ease access to Las Vegas, Grand Canyon give it an edge in this respect.
1. They don't write songs about Florida 2. California has Charlie's Angles. Florida has the Golden Girls. 3. The state song of Florida is "The old folks at home" 4. Florida is a humungous Nursing home... 5. You get what you pay for...Florida is great for sitting quietly in the A/C....
If it was now and I had a choice I would definitely move to Florida rather than California. The reason is because I’m sorry to all Californians but the state is just not the beauty state that it used to be just in my opinion.
We live in San Francisco and the food here is SOOOO EXPENSIVE...when we go to LA, we feel like the food is delicious and very cheap....the price of the food is no cheap all over CA.
Yes I agree, and find the same to be true. LA does have plenty of great cheap eats. SF is much smaller though, and now the price of everything there is high
Agree, my 19 yr old daughter and I went to lunch here in Sonoma County two days ago. No booze just food and ice tea (her, I had water). it was $60.00 with tip for pasta, no appetizers, no soups/salads sides or extra's. Simply lunch.
@@mimisemptynest2735 We are planning to move as well, we are considering California still but Folsom, it is beautiful but a lot cheaper...you are able to buy a HUGE house for $700,000 there and here in the bay area you can not but anything for that price.
Thousand steps beach is cool in Cali. An unpopular place to visit. Nice and clean. I live here and not leaving until I retire but not sure my next destination.
You have to move to Fresno to find homes for 300,000 or less in California. From what I can tell Ventura is the cheapest beach housing south of Eureka although Marina by Monterey and Oceanside by San Diego are the most affordable. Check out Marina Del Rey the next time you visit Venice and Santa Monica. I attended Venice high school so I know the areas you’re discussing but I’ve only lived in Cape Canaveral, Jacksonville, Orlando and St Augustine but I still haven’t been to Miami. I lived in Monterey and it’s great in the summer on rare days California hits 100 degrees in July while Monterey is 75 degrees the only other place that cool is Eureka area towards Oregon. But the water temps north of Los Angeles are freezing. I haven’t been to South beach but I’d say women in Los Angeles are more attractive than women in central and north Florida. I don’t go to Gainesville so maybe there’s exceptions? My ex wife knew Bill Maher, she didn’t think well of him.
Yep the housing costs in CA are pretty insane in most cities. I havent been to Fresno, but have been to San Diego and Monterrey. I enjoy both quite a bit. I actually stayed in Marina Del Rey a couple years ago, right across from the Marina! And we were walking distance to Venice Beach, so we would just take a walk down there each day 👌I still prefer California weather over FL anyday, but I prefer the beaches here in FL. Tough trade off. I never met Bill, but I do like his show! But who knows, you have to really know people cant go by a tv personality
@@MichaelBordenaro don’t bother visiting Fresno the weather is awful. Summers are 100 degrees daily there’s no humidity but it’s like Arizona. The only good thing is it’s a half hour drive from Yosemite National Park. But it’s the awful parts of California where median house prices are affordable. Bakersfield is another awful location with cheap houses north of Los Angeles. My research indicates Ventura by Malibu is the most affordable house prices in the LA area. The main problem which you know from staying in LA and San Francisco is traffic. Most people limit themselves to a 5 mile radius for restaurants etc. and don’t explore so they can avoid traffic but I prefer to find new places so I ride a motorcycle so I can sneak thru traffic where lane splitting is legal in California and parking for motorcycles is easy but that doesn’t work if you’re married or with kids. Other people commute from 2 or even 3 hours away and sleep in hotels M-F working in Silicon Valley for example then go home on weekends. Anyway, I agree with you on testing the area first if you’re not single and have nothing to lose
@@jonahhex9620 Thanks for the heads up on Fresno and Bakersfield. Never been to either. Watch out for the lane splitting here in FL, they will ticket you. It happened to me. Surprising they allow that in CA and not in FL. Yep, if you can and have nothing to lose, absolutely test out the areas !
I got an Uber from my airbnb in North Miami to Miami International in 2018. I'll never forget, when the driver in broken English asked if I spoke Spanish and I replied no, she tutted at me!
Great analysis! I’m a FL native currently living in LA/OC area and I’ve also lived in Miami while attending FIU there. You are spot on about these differences. Thanks for sharing!
California is waaaaaaay more scenic, Florida is scenic in a watery kind of way. Our lifestyle is based around the water. We eat out of the water, it rains everyday at rain:30 pm, humidity, fishing, beaches, and water parks. We are the water people. California is everything at once hills,water, palm trees, weather, and entertainment. I prefer Florida living but California is cool AF and the people are nice outside of population centers.
I think you are trying very hard however while you did mention Mountains you did not mention The National Parks of California. California is an embarrassment of riches in this regard and that Includes Death Valley. If you do Your homework you will discover there are luxury accommodations to be had in these places as I gather you are not of the camping set. The unfortunate occurrences that you mention are result of two things. Drug culture and people moving here without proper planning. California is expensive and you better be prepared or do not move here.
Yes well there are probably 20 more things I could have mentioned but I didn't just because the video would be insanely long. But you're right that would be another point to bring up in a future vid👍
I’ve been watching your channel for a few months now as I contemplate a relocation from GA to FL. I lived in Los Angeles from 2011-2014 after living 10 years in Phoenix. Totally agree with everything you mentioned here. Having grown up in the Savannah GA area, my FL experiences have been limited to beach vacations and golf outings. I can work remotely now and trying to determine what coastal area I want to relocate to now that I have the work flexibility.
1. About the diversity in music. I live in Orlando and theres WAYYYYY more diversity here than there is in Miami. Miami although very diverse in its own right, is HEAVILY influenced by Latin culture. Orlando literally has a mix of everything. 2. As far as weather is concerned. Not all of Florida is the same weather all year round. Miami might be Warm/Hot all year but here in Orlando it gets cold. Just last week in the morning it was in the high 30’s/40’s. I even had ICE ON MY CAR! Lol. Theres even instances of it snowing in North Florida these past few years (Not joking. Look it up).
I agree with you on the scene in Orlando versus Miami for sure. I know that all of Florida is not the same exact weather all year round. The video is just a generalization and geared towards infotainment. Hope you liked it
Beautiful places in CA, but no way can I afford the cost of living since I am retired. Love Florida. I never had to evacuate for a hurricane in 27 years. I prepare every summer for storm season, while enjoying the FLA lifestyle.
You're really saying the truth, but even Vegas is alot cheaper than Miami's living expense like Apartments and groceries! But I would still choose Miami though...hands down! Vegas here is super boring and nothing's going on😳especially living here already 35 years!
California will always be home. The diversity in culture, weather, activities, food, etc is unmatched anywhere...but...The state is pervasively expensive & badly run. Hence, I am considering to move east (perhaps N Carolina, Georgia, Florida). Again, Calif will always be home & probably will be buried here...but for now, will have to relocate to get a piece of the American dream.
Michael, you might need to explain to us northern folks that California water is cold relative to the southern US. I was in San Diego Sept of 2018 and was in the water and Blacks Beach and Mission Beach every day. I measured the water myself and it was 73F. That is not cold compared to New England or some of the Great Lakes. And the locals told me it is in the low 70's there pretty much from mid July to end of September. And the water was very blue and clear at Mission Beach and Blacks Beach. Also amazing body surfing which doesn't exist in Florida much.
Yes, San Diego County water is much warmer than NorCal and Northern East Coast. 71-75 is perfect to cool you off without the bathtub-like conditions of Florida and the humidity and bugs. Body surfing in San Diego is the best! ....no comparison to the flat ankle high waves of Florida. SoCal is more expensive for a reason.... Economics do not lie.
To be fair, as you get further away from the equator, the ocean water gets colder. You can imagine the oceans in Hawaii are not as cold as the Arctic Ocean.
I live in Nashville we have a homeless/affordable housing problem here, it’s upsetting. My dad went to skid row about a year ago, he told me if I had been there I would have probably had a breakdown. I can’t imagine that amount of taxation and having to see my fellow humans in living on the streets, that would be a hard pill to swallow.
Lived in CA for over 20 years as well as other places out west (Portland OR, Sedona AZ etc). California was in my opinion the greatest place to live 20-30 years ago or more. The secret got out....most desirable areas are over crowded. Quality of life is not what it once was while the cost has increased exponentially. While i never expected to be in FL, last year moved to SW Florida and am living the island life...
I think you are spot on regarding the timing in CA. Its just one of those things, like being alive to see Jimi Hendrix in concert, had to be right place at the right time 😉. And its nice to hear you are enjoying FL so far! Especially after living out west for so many years
I grew up in Orange County California. I live in Lakewood California, Long Beach California, Riverside California, Fountain Valley California I've been up the California coast from Tijuana all the way up to Washington. I live in Las Vegas now. Have a four-bedroom house and I live alone I and just like 320 miles from Huntington Beach California I'm at 45 minute plane ride now they just has the Raiders and we're going to get a baseball team and soccer team and understand they're building the Pacific Ocean here. They're building an underground ocean transport and in 15 years we're going to have ocean seagulls and sharks it's going to be like living in California in the 60s when is going to be completed. It's going to be easier to take the underground ocean and offload your container ships here in Vegas North Las Vegas is going to be a microclimate to the equivalent of San Diego, Huntington Beach and San Francisco and Humboldt combined. They're using Jurassic science climate change and teleporting and the magic of science including spin directory private trained clouds anti gravity matter and time warp Darvin.
Hi Michael, I have lived in Southern California about 40 minutes from the ocean for 26 years and have spent a total of six weeks in Florida over two visits touring around most of the state. I have gone as far north in CA as the Napa Valley and south to San Diego and out east over to NV and AZ. I agree with all you say. The music scene is definitely good here although the free thing is fast disappearing along with the big portions in the restaurants at reasonable prices. It is true that we have a great variety of climate and scenery to choose from, but now unfortunately in REALITY there is NO choice because the average person cannot afford to live anywhere as long as there is a CA in the address. You spoke of the CA income tax. This is something you may not have heard of yet as it was only announced about a week ago. If you have 15 million dollars our government here plans to tax you for 10 years if you leave CA to live in another state. I can only assume this is in response to all the rich people already leaving CA. It will not affect me, lol, but who knows when they will apply this exit tax to everyone? Also the coastline above Ventura gets covered in natural oil each summer, making going to beach unpleasant although the scenery around Carpenteria and Santa Barbara is truly beautiful. But once you get globs of oil all over your feet....and I mean globs.....it kinda puts you off.......You did a great job on the video as usual.....keep them coming!
Oh no! I hope they don't take away the free music, that is one of my favorite parts and the food😯 But you're right I should've phrased that you can live anywhere in California as long as your wallet is limitless LOL. I have heard of this new California exit tax and it sounds pretty nuts. The only part I agree with is if you came to California broke and made a fortune there and are now leaving then you deserve to pay your dues. But that's it. I relate that to foreigners coming to the United States broke and then they turn around and send all of their money to their home country and just bleed this country dry. I got lucky in Santa Barbera and Carpenteria. Beautiful area and never got any oil👌 So glad you liked this video, I really enjoyed making it and was nice to go back and see all the fun times we had in CA. I really look forward to coming back and visiting again
@@MichaelBordenaro I have visited the Santa Barbara area many times and never saw oil/tar, but it was usually in winter or spring. Then I went in a very hot September and had the bad experience. I told a local who told me that yes that was normal in the hot weather. It did not seem to bother her much. I guess she was used to it. But I hated it and also the beach and ocean had an oily smell. It pissed me off to be honest as my Golden Retriever got it all over his hairy feet too and they had the water turned off in the bathrooms due to the drought....what a nightmare, lol....It took us two hours to get cleaned up and we could not get back in the car with the oil all over us. Our skin was rubbed raw as well as the poor dog's feet Luckily I had some nail polish remover in the car which helped! Santa Barbara is beautiful and the scenery is amazing. Next time you visit there go up into the mountains behind to Cold Spring Tavern. Google it.....it is a fantastic place to go for a drink and a meal. Also Ojai, but in the summer it will sizzle!. I have really enjoyed my time in Southern California, but it is time to go.
@@MacGregorLassie Oh man, what a story with you dog! That had to have been a nightmare. I will write down these places for my next visit, thanks a lot for the tips!😀
@@MacGregorLassie Santa Barbara is probably the single most beautiful place in the whole USA (been to all 50 states). Cold Spring Tavern is nice, and Ojai beautiful (I lived in Montecito for 2 years), and I enjoyed Carpinteria, too. The biggest drawback was not much of a middle class there - lots of rich folks and young college age+, who worked in the hospitality industry, and played volleyball on the beach, but could never buy a house or condo. Having a drink or meal at the Four Season's Biltmore or the El Encanto are truly memorable!
@@jdhjimbo Good morning. Thanks for your reply. I agree with all you said and as you also said in another post, CA has deteriorated so much with all the other "stuff" going on. However, we will be heading to FL later this year to take our chances on a new adventure.
Miami Cubans and other races need to learn English! Go learn the language of this country! If I wanted to move to Cuba, I’d make it my priority to learn Spanish!
Both states are awesome. I lived in sf Bay area for 30 years. I think it all boils down to cost of living now. How can average Joe afford 1.2 million for a small house in LA or SF area? Love your chanel. 👍
Thank you for a great video. I have lived in Southern California my whole life. I love it, and it's worth every bit of money I make as a teacher. LOl. Try the San Diego beaches, Laguna, San Clemente or Crystal Cove in Newport. Also, make sure to ask the locals about the best little Mexican food places. There are many craft breweries around, and I definitely recommend seeking them out. There is traffic, but you learn the back ways and the best time to drive. I am lucky that I have always worked in the same city I live in. That would be a good tip for anyone thinking of moving to California.
You're welcome Janet, Have you enjoyed it! Some of the footage in this video is from mission Beach In San Diego. In LA the furthest south we ventured was Redondo Beach. Next time I'm out that way I will look up these new places for sure! That is one thing I love about California always plenty of new places to check out 😀
When you are back in California in summer, make a trip to Catalina Island. It’s an hour of sailing from Long Beach on a very cool public ferry. The island is beautiful, with clean beaches and clear comfortable water temperature( in summer) . You are going to love it!
Born and raised in SoCal 30 years now , I have never witnessed a tsunami , maybe 10 earthquakes that were small. And wild fires do happen every year 1 month out of the year. Where I’m sure Florida has thunderstorms and rain on the normal.
interesting take on Florida. I live in Orlando and can say Orlando diversity and food culture is vast compared to California/LA. For one Orlando is one of the international hot spot for vacation and because of that we have a big diversity in food and entertainment. I dont know if you have been to International Drive (I drive of how we the locals call it), but we can experience a whole lot of culture and activities in the areas. Also you said cali has alot more to do, but i disagree. Since your in Miami your limited by a lot. For us Orlando guys we have Tampa, Disney, i drive, universal, sea world, space shuttles, lakes, east coast and west coast oceans, underwater caves, bush garden, Daytona 500, Jacksonville, tally, boating and fishing is huge here, the keys... theres so much to do tbh. I just feel since your in maimi area your limited to the activies.You mentioned ramen, theres a place here in Orlando called domu a Japanese restaurant that serves ramen.
Yes I have been to Orlando many times and is actually one of the places on my best places to live. And I think Orlando is really the exception for FL, not the rule. Like you said, all these things to do, in relatively close distance like that is unique to Orlando because of it being the epicenter of attention in FL, I totally agree, Miami is more limiting and always love visiting Orlando. No other place like it 👌
It does depend on whether you want to live by the water, or have to drive 90 minutes to get to it. The Orange County/Orlando job market is good, but I still think the coastal beaches and breezes (especially in summer) are the bigger draw for most people. The Villages near Ocala, have attracted a lot of retirees but most of the center regions in Florida are sparsely-populated. Take a drive from Tampa to WPB, and you will see lots of empty space.
Many people in L.A. don't speak English. You just didn't meet them. I live in Santa Monica, a few blocks from the beach, and I hate it. It's so dirty, lots of homeless people and it's becoming unsafe as they are now attacking people. Restaurants, shops are closing. The beach is dirty, the water is cold and dirty. I'm thinking about moving to FL. I never thought I would hate L.A. so much. Thanks for the video.
I hear you but I think you’re missing the point on the language thing. Everywhere you go in Miami is like that with the language thing not just some neighborhoods lol. But as far as safety and the homeless situation we’re much better off in Miami for sure. I don’t even care to go to Santa Monica or Venice anymore. I prefer Hermosa and Manhattan Beach
@@MichaelBordenaro Yes Hermosa and Manhattan Beach are much better and lots of people who live in Santa Monica are moving there. But Manhattan Beach is very very expensive.
@@isaojable Yep it is expensive but worth the cleanliness and lifestyle if you can afford it. I spent a few days there when I first arrived in California last month and I loved it.
Problem of homelessness in Cali is not a lack of funding but the misuse of fund. Money is going to people that manage the homeless rather than using it to build the solution.
I lived in California when I was young so it's not the same. I live in Utah and am bored with the mountains and the dry desert of the west sucks. I visited San Diego just awhile ago. It's crowded, parking and transportation sucked, and sorry but the beaches weren't superior and the water is dirty looking and cold. I ended up buying a villa in Florida. The mentality of California is not something I choose either. But everyone likes a different flavor.
Everyone has their preferences and that is a big part of why I made this video. More or less to just point out some of these differences. People can decide for themselves from there
The beaches are no comparison (Florida wins HANDS DOWN) but the several places where cliffs come down to the sea (in CA), are very spectacular. The Big Sur coastline cannot be matched by any in FL, and you will find other gorgeous spots near Santa Barbara, and north of SF, around Mendocino.
Homeless population goes way deeper than just being homeless....It is our lack of medical aid for drug addiction and mental illness that is way out of control and neglected...and as far as buying a house by the beach in California.....1 million will basically buy you a shack at land value...and that in a less desirable beach like san pedro or out skirts of malibu
I’ve lived in FL for 13 years and CA for around 8 years. Cali has better food and restaurants. The weather is better. But the cost of living is not worth it. Florida is easier to live, Cali is just good for visiting.
Florida advantages 1. Better seafood that doesn't cost an arm, and also a leg.... besides sushi. Latin food exists and that to me is a plus.... After some time in the area Mexican food just gets old and the New York style Chinese takeout is nonexistent. In-N-Out is considered yum... But we all know it sucks and costs too much. Sushi is better in CA and so does MEX, but that is all there is as far as cuisine. CA is a lose. 2. CA beaches are way too cold, and you need a wet suit. The Atlantic during the right months is superb and not to the point your nipples fall off. Rays don't just chill in the shallows waiting to spur into your foot... I'm from OBX, but lived in Sarasota and Gainesville 5 years each... Miss the springs and tubing. Florida is gorgeous! CA means lots of travel to to get to a decent watering hole. 3. Take a hike in the woods of FL. We have shrooms. 4. Thank God mountains are nonexistent.... Humidity like FL sort with mountain would stink hard. 5. CA wins on forests. FL has woods and brush, lots of which will hurt and spur. Then again, shrooming is a go. 6. Economy in CA is poo poo, and the homeless are the only to get any benefit.... Why bother? Let's Go Brandon! 7. History is so-so, FL is cooler in many a way IMO... sue me for having lived through a native untouched wild ass FL. Dinosaurs are representative of the state. FL is much older, and St. Augustine is rad.
This is a GREAT video, Thank You !!.....Michael, you really helped me decide , stay in CA. or move to Fla. Well, I'm going to stay in Ca. !...Fla. does not have micro climates, hot and humid 24/7 would be tough on this senior citizen,...lol........You are really helping a lot of people with these objective and informative videos.......Thank you and Godspeed.........
You're very welcome Jim! The fact that I can help folks like your self make these important decisions is pretty awesome, and I feel honored to be a part of yours and all the other viewers journey. Sounds like CA is definitely the place for you!👌
I was born And raised in the Philippines. I speak both fluently. It is a fact that if you want to succeed in finding and keeping a job, one have to speak the majority of people are speaking. English is also the only language used in business around the world! The majority rule.
