I need to run away to California....... but where?

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Well, as Woody Guthrie said:

"California is a Garden of Eden.
It's a paradise to live in or see.
But believe it or not,
You won't find it so hot
If you ain't got
The dough-re-me."

It was true in 1936, and it's true today.

If you don't have money, it's not easy to do what you are suggesting. This isn't 1968 anymore. All the places that are like that are more expensive to live in than you imagine.

buckrabbit

Santa Cruz.

Sacha

I would go to the Central Coast area between Santa Barbara and Carmel/Monterey. I personally love the Big Sur area.

sean C

California isn't really the place to be right now. The economy is in terrible shape and more people are becoming unemployed and homeless every day. Don't get me wrong, I love California, I lived there for several year and think it's beautiful. You may have trouble finding a job because so many people are trying to save what they have right now. I lived in Grand Junction Colorado not long ago and that honestly is where it's at. There are plenty of jobs (like 5 jobs to every one person), mountains and there is always something to do. I plan to move back to GJ as soon as I get the money to move. You won't be disappointed.

.:Peachy:.

south central :D haha naw jk. but i do live there.
uhhhm idk. malibu? palmdale? napa?
catalina island? ...

RDG78

Salinas. It's near Monterey, but inland, so the cost of living may not be as bad. And, it's not too far from San Francisco, just about a 2-hour drive.

TearsShed

http://www.city-data.com/city/California3.html

Theres a population of which citys & towns in california have.
That sounds nice ^^ you can also go out of state ...I dont really have a place in mind that i can recomend but i hope that you find what you are looking for =)

Lily

Me too! When i'm old enough i will be heading straight to calinfornia out of grotty Britain, lol.
I have never been so i cant help you there but i know im goin to LA or San Diago, maybe San Fransisco. Im a city person.
I just had to say something cos i totally agree with you! With few differances i guess. Good Luck x

akott

Go to the mountains that are overlooking LA. They aren't LA material at all. Everything you described is in those mountains.

NNSD (even naughtier than b4)

san diego

teleporter

from what ive just read you want mountains and ocean and you want to meet people the complete opposite of the people in the rockies well the only place where there is mountains next to the ocean are the mountains of malibu that conect to the hollywood hills in beverly hills you could work as a landscape worker for the many hotels around the area you would totaly be excepted by the people there the people there surf all day play guitars at night around the campfire with drinks i live there and i had a friend that was the same as you when he moved there and when he got there lets just say he hasnt left yet so that shows how much youll love it

sharmila b

NAPA

Col

LA, La Quinta, or the hills

VaultREZ

Santa Rosa!

Penney

Canada Vancouver BC is a Wonderfull Place for a Run away Vacation. The Weather in this country is amazing. Temperature is Perfect.

Bobby

That sounds exciting and i think san Diego would be a nice place but am sure the rents high there so hope you have pretty much money, I want to do that too good luck to you. and I'm happy for you to do something positive with your life. La is bad in my opinion, too many gangs there and all that, if you know what i mean...................... thats right tell em, compton sucks!

Wondering in LA

I live in LA...Malibu, Santa Barbara (College town), Montecito. I will tell you that the economy in California is one of the worst in the country so work may be an issue but those towns are cool, by the beach and you get an interesting mix of people...plus you are removed enough from big cities that you can avoid technology, city life, traffic, etc.

Lizzi

Anywhere in the Sierra Mountains is nice for seclusion I would recommend maybe White Hall. It's a small town but it's about four miles away from Ice House Reservoir. It's really beautiful and I find it very inspirational. It gets very cold though so watch out!

linda c

why not Yosemite National Park. It's beautiful. Quiet except for the birds. You could play your guitar by a waterfall. Get a job there. you'll love it.