I am from Ca, and I so miss it, I love the winters in NY , but there is nothing like CA in my life, all the fresh fish and vegtables things out here just don't last nor are they as fresh unless you grow your own garden. I am from North of San Fran in Sonoma County. My Family is there. and oh How I miss them!!! I'm glad you had a great time, and I hope you went to Monterey Bay Aquarium