According to reports, hundreds of thousands of people have fled California in recent years, citing minor annoyances like aggressive homeless people, increased violent crime, and crippling taxes. Some experts believe that by 2030, the only person left in California will be Gavin Newsom – and he’ll spend half his time on his ranch in Montana.
But all these concerns citizens have may be overblown. There’s still a lot to love about the Golden State. Here are 11 great reasons to stick around: