southern cali is nice. lots of people. lots of attitude. lots of opportunities. LA is HUGE and everything is very well spread out. sometimes you have to drive across town (which could be around 45 mins) just to get somewhere. here in San Diego, it is small, not as many people which makes it nicer, but it is getting very crowded. oh yeah, La traffic sucks major horse cock. ummm, LA has an awesome nite life if that is what you are into, san diego isnt as elborate as LA as far as the nitelife goes, but there is always something to do here. here is what it boils down
san diego-nice, cozy town. comfortable
los angeles-large and in charge, dirty (because it is so big), always something to do
I wouldn't know too much about norcal except near san francisco is pretty expensive...
anything else I can clue you in?