What I really like about Southern California is the great weather and the proximity of the wonderful beaches to your work environment. My hotel here is just seconds from the beach and is fully equipped = has two (!) free T1 Wifi connections. Also I was surprised by the amount of tech companies that have discovered the Southern L.A. basin. Driving through Irvine is almost like driving through Palo Alto - so many tech companies left and right of the streets. I can understand why they have taken root here seems like a wonderful place to live and work.