Why I Moved Back to California 

Most people who say weather is not a good enough reason to live someplace, have never lived in the amazing climate of Southern Cali.

I have in-laws who moved from L.A. to Austin, Texas to avoid state income taxes and liberal politics. They came back within 2 years just as I predicted.

Some people aren’t impacted by weather, but I definitely am! Good weather just makes you feel more productive and more energized.

The weather is truly the best coming from someone who lived in TN. I was low key depressed with the very dark, dreary weather and my family home didn't get good lighting. Walking outside everyday in the sun and palm trees gives me a boost of serotonin everyday!!!

This is so relatable as someone who just moved back to California after 2 years in NYC!

Loved this video. I was born and raised in California and left for 8 years and just moved back! You can’t beat the quality of life being close to family and friends. Plus the weather 😊

I'm in San Diego and the weather here is EXACTLY why I will never leave 😂 it makes me so much more productive and active

California is the world's 5th largest economy (if it were its own country), so there must be something it's doing right. Anyway, California is expensive no doubt, but it has so much more to offer. You are literally hours away from world-class destinations: Yosemite/Sequoia/Joshua Tree National Parks, Lake Tahoe, Monterrey, Big Sur, Napa Valley, Carmel-By-The-Sea, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, Solvang, Catalina Island, Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, etc. You can live any type of lifestyle your heart desires..from beach life to city life, desert life or even mountain/country life. The Central Valley provides so much of America's produce, so you always get fruits and vegetables fresh! California also values innovation, it still attracts the most venture capital for start-ups in the nation. You have some of the best food in the country, due to its diverse ethnic cuisines. There's always something for everyone, from museums to theme parks, concerts to music festivals, comedy clubs to karaoke bars. California has pinetree forests and rugged mountains in Northern California, beautiful sandy beaches and serene desert landscapes in Southern California. The most powerful, populous, and progressive state in the union...it will always be the land of dreamers!

After you live in California where you have literally EVERYTHING at your disposal, it’s extremely difficult to live anywhere else.

Weather, Activities, Healthy lifestyle, Family. All excellent reasons and spot on. Good video. I was born in Redondo, our weather and outdoor activities still take priority over the politics and other issues.

Amazing video as usual, Shelby! Bottom line is, you (like everyone else) are allowed to change your mind. At the time you left LA, you thought that was the best decision. Now, you think that moving back to LA is the best decision. Both decisions are simultaneously right 👍Sending you love and well-wishes for this new chapter

I love it here in California. I moved here from Texas years ago & kick myself why we didn't move sooner. Yes, taxes are higher and the cost of living is higher than most areas, but there's a reason why it's higher...location location location. I kid to friends outside of California and call it the "membership fee." The most desirable areas in the world are the most expensive. The California vibe, beach, mountains, desserts, and of course, weather make it an extremely desirable place to live. So much to do in the city or you can lose yourself in another part of California deep in nature. This is why I pay that "membership fee" to live here. You couldn't pay me millions to be anywhere else. Welcome back!

Shelby I’ve been following you for forever (since the high school diving and gym days) and I’m so happy to see you thriving!!! I can tell how happy you are to be back in California 💛💛 enjoy the new chapter!

Great points! Always appreciate the production value of your videos, they never cease to amaze me.

I hope living in California gives you peace. Excited for your new blogs! The past blogs have been great but def have focused on the indecision of where to live and now that that’s settled I’m excited for us to get some new content! ❤️

Your videos are always thought-provoking, in the best way. Thankyou! I'm a suburban Australian, so things are different here, but you raised some good points that help when I'm considering where I (and my hubby) want to be in 5-10 years.

I’m about to graduate by the end of this year and I’ve been wanting to move to LA since I was in high school. I went in 2019 and loved it and went back in May of this year and I still love it. It’s the only place I’ve ever been to that I feel at home. I plan to move as soon as I graduate. It’s nice to know many others are moving to or back to California

I absolutely love and agree with everything you said in this video. Los Angeles is such an amazing city! It’s so good to see a video shinning the light on the positive aspects of it. I 💜 LA!

Hi! Welcome back! I moved to Santa Monica years ago and never looked back. I love Cali! And 10 million people in LA don’t seem to be leaving either!

Yay, I’m really happy to see you in Cali and look forward to more videos with sunshine! NYC and Seattle are so dreary in the winter.

Great video Shelby! SO SO happy that you're back! 😊 And looking forward to your fun future video ideas!

i love this. i can't wait for LA contents from Shelby. Starting from the socio economic in housing to fun and informative contents is just a beginning from her. I simply can't wait. What do you guys want from her LA videos?

Oh! I feel this so much. Currently living in the PNW and used to live in CA. Hope to get back there, soon. Glad this worked out for you.

You seem so happy to be back! Looking forward to seeing what videos you have planned!

Shelby what a great video. I love how you gave the backstory on your vlog and how crisp and fresh you made this video. I hope you do a video on Getty museum and more of the beaches as in Laguna Beach. Again so happy for you!!!

It is always good to have a financial plan. I work with a professional planner and fixed-income strategist. I've come to realize that the key to amassing wealth lies in making sound investments.

I can’t imagine leaving this place, almost the same reasons as you. Welcome back! 😊

I love watching your videos! Welcome back to CA!

Love your videos. Yes! LA is the best. Love it for so many reasons. So happy you are back!

Love this for you! I moved from LA to Philly last year and miss it every day. 😩

Hi Shelby!! I love it!! And i loved that 1st Apt too!! So glad youre back! A true California girl!! 🌴☀️🌊🏖️

Great video. I love your content, even though I'm old enough to be your mom, I love living vicariously through you. You inspire me in so many ways.

I have been following this moving series. Loving it ❤

Great video! I agree that videos do look better when it's sunny and I'm more likely to click on it if a video is brighter!

Glad to have you back in Socal. Video look great btw with all the beautiful natural light California give look great on the video.

the way the weather and outdoors capability really sold me - from new jersey LOL and near nyc. I love good weather and the sun does amazing things for your health

Being around creators is a HUGE change and something I don't have yet. I can TOTALLY see why that's a reason you moved back. Because being around people who don't get it, and don't have their schedules open is the WORST.

Thank you Shelby I needed a reminder.

I look forward to seeing you continue to expand your real estate portfolio!

I'm from California, but live in Atlanta, so far so good for me. However, I do personally know alot of people whom moved to Atlanta, Miami and Orlando and are moving back to California. Yes, downsouth is less regulation, cheaper housing and services, but sometimes that also means lesser pay, worse weather and less diversity.

Perfect video! Thank you for this! 🌟

I recently moved to Honolulu and I can relate! The perfect weather everyday makes it so much easier to live a healthy lifestyle and it’s just beautiful everywhere! 😊 Also would love to see a Hawaii video!

These are the exact reasons I'm moving to LA from NYC! Well, except I don't have family there...but hopefully I will meet my tribe of wellness loving folks. :)

When Shelby’s beaming & inspired (& living alone), I think we all win! 🎉

Every time I go somewhere else I’m so glad when I come back to OC California. The great weather makes a huge difference.

Congrats and welcome back to SoCal! It will be fun watching local scenery in your upcoming videos. I've lived here all my life and sort of want to move but maybe you'll make it look more fun to stay. 🌴😎

Welcome back. We missed you. ❤

Thanks for sharing! I'm also heading back to CA-- NYC is nice but it's getting cold and I miss the sunshine.

I’m so happy to see people like this are moving back to California

I think your videos are going to do much better in terms of views living in LA. Excited to see a house reno project when you find the right property :)

I just visited LA, and I was really worried bc the city get so much bad press. It was a dream come true! City life, nature, culture, the views, mountains, the beach, the theme parks... everything you would want in a single city! The only bad things that I've noticed is that everything is SO FAR and expensive, but it is 200% worth it!

Welcome back and I love SoCal weather plus better surf! 🏊‍♂️🏄‍♂️

Looking forward to a video about sunscreen usage :) Would be soooo helpful for creatives spending the days outside all the time!

Planning to move back too, from TX. Cant wait.

WOO! so excited to have you in LA now!!!

I'm so looking forward to watching California vlogs!😃❤

Love that you moved back! I used to live in LA, and miss it everyday!

Weather and climate is a great deciding factor. Sunny days are always nice.

that ending shot! love!

So well said how you stated it boils down to whether a person values the quality of life and happiness you receive here in California more than the additional tax dollars you may pay! Great vid and welcome back, Shelby!

Awesome video! Thanks and enjoy California :-)

Being an immigrant from Asia, i have the same motivation as you to be closer to my family and childhood friends. I have lived in the US for so long but if the economics allows I would move back in a heartbeat not because one place is better than the other but the people and the nostalgia are incredibly powerful.

Good for you for doing what you want. Knowing exactly where you want to be and why. I'm in SW Washington. I love it, including the rain . however I'd like more sunny days so I could take advantage of the mountains around me.

welcome back, love ya

Welcome back, knew you would be back, ha. For a creator like you it makes absolute sense to be here. First of all the supposed crime in Cali is over-exaggerated- for the last 20 years it has consistently gotten safer, as everyone knows California has the 5th largest economy in the world, just that means that the movers and shakers, the creators and creative are here in spades compared to in Georgia or Washington or anywhere. YOU Feel the buzz in Cali- when my wife and I moved to Georgia for 5 years we felt like everything moved so slow, it was like the state was on NyQuil. California rocks and most states love to hate us because of our supposed liberal politics. Yeah, I tell people who diss this state, go ahead and move to Texas (where the highest amount of road rage killings take place - where home prices are plummeting in major cities - where the drug addictions and trafficking are on the rise).

wow this is kinda crazy. im literally moving to LA from Seattle in 2 days. I randomly searched "moving to LA" on youtube and your video was the first I clicked. im taking this as a good sign. :)

I understand the feeling, I was living in seattle area for a while (loved it) moved back to maine where im originally from to take care of some family business, but I just dont love it here in maine anymore and am planning on going back to seattle next year!

Welcome back! ❤

Cool to live all over while you can! Welcome back!

so glad to have you back in my home state Shelby!! California is an incredible state and hard to beat especially with things like the weather, the nature, etc. Your points about LA too were spot on; I totally agree that since moving here, it's very easy to be a healthier version of yourself too. Based on the vlogs I've watched of your time already back, it seems like it's suiting you really well! let me know if you ever want to hang out since I also live in LA, and as always a big fan of your videos :)

Love this video and agree with the points you made!

Welcome Back! Love it here

Welcome back! If I didn't live in LA I would live in a different country. 100% agree with all the reasons why you moved back.

I really thought you’d be moving to San Diego ! Welcome back to Sunny CA ☀️ I think it’s awesome you’re closer to your family and like minded individuals. Cheers all the way from San Diego, CA 🥂

Weather is everything!!

Everything you are saying is true!! We pay for this sunshine but in return a better quality of life..We are all so active and usually always feel like were on vacation. The ocean is beautiful and we can all drive to beautiful mountains in a short time . Plus like you said Palms Springs a great get away. I can tell you made the right decision good for you!

Welcome back!🎉

I’ve lived in Upstate NY my entire life and always wanted to experience living in a warmer climate year round like Florida or Arizona - I never did and now that I’m married it probably won’t ever happen. Happy for you that you get the sun alllll the time! Love your vlogs and videos. ☺️

Also where I work, I've met models, actors, dancers, singers, instrumentalists, fashion designers.... really cool and fun being surrounded by creatives!

I’m so happy that your happy in Cali ❤

It’s ironic that the weather was gloomy on one of the days that you filmed. But I still completely understood your point. I totally don’t mind going to the beach or on a hike when it’s foggy. But I DO mind when it’s raining. There’s a huge difference between just gray skies, which we do get on the beach in California a lot, and actual rain, which we don’t.

You’re so much happier already! For buying a fixer house, last week I visited my fam in LA who bought a $700k house/property in the Dodgers Stadium area, and they have views of the Hollywood sign and downtown skyline. They’ve totally renovated the house to a modern house…Walkable to cafes and restaurants etc. What do you think of that area?

Welcome Home Shelbs!!! LA missed you !!

I think your reasons make a lot of sense for you, congratulations!

Welcome back!

Welcome back to the best place! I moved from Philadelphia to California a few years ago and now I can't see myself living anywhere else.

Shelby I ❤ your both channels, can you do longer videos again plzzzzzzz. Always looking to see if you’ve put another video up thru the week xxx

Let's see what Graham has to say about this! Also I want to see more vids with "Peachy"!! Welcome home!

I m a native california. But I have been noticing a shift of people coming back

Welcome back!!!!

Great content presisly into details

I'm happy for you. I was born in LA and lived there for 26 years. It really was a paradise. My heart breaks for it. 😔

I live in Ireland (from California) and I struggle with the weather. I have gotten used to it, in a way. But I am waaaay less active esp during the winter months. We had rain everyday of July.... We want to move back to LA too but I hear so much craziness!! Would love to see more vlogs and which neighborhoods you recommend.

Your comment about liking to film outside and wanting to be in a place that had sun so much of the time made me laugh. So many bright sunny days was a big reason why the movie industry relocated from the East Coast to California right after the turn of the 1900s.

Born and raised in LA in 62 moved to NYC in 84 when I got out of the marines and just love it here. I'm a fan of LA sports teams but to hot for me I hate summer heat in NYC but fall is great

SO HAPPY YOU'RE BACK!! Yay

I agree. Regarding taxes, really, it boils down to where you want to live. Sunshine vs clouds Carrie’s a lot of weight with me, too. Nice video Shelby!

California is a beautiful state. I always love visiting myself. Whether it be Los Angeles, San Diego or anything in between. 😄

we love you shelbers! welcome to culver city

Yep, agree 100% with you on this. I love California. The weather is a big factor. The overall vibe is a big factor. However, if you have a business, you can work around a lot of the taxes. Overall, life is just better in California and that should be more important than anything else since you have only one life. Well done.