I haven't been to the west coast before so I can't really make a fair judgement. It looks beautiful, but the East coast has so much history and diversity!
I took these pics myself. I live in California and love livin here! I've been to the east coast and I liked it, but I like back on the west coast better ;)
I lived in CA until a divorce and recession...and I loved it out there! The west coast has great climate, great restaurants, and lots to do. I lived in North Bay of SF. With 14 million in the Bay Area of SF, there is a lot of things going on. SW Ohio is OK during warm weather...but CA life is far superior on many levels. I am sure New York is fun...but I have gotten tired of winter and wild temperature swings. Besides, I was born in CA. I will try to return to CA if I get a chance...but I have to save up first...so it could be a while. I may try S.CA next time....but culturally, SF area is probably one of the best metro places on Earth.
The quickest and easiest way to get a trucker interested in working for a particular company is for that company to post the words "No East Coast" in its hiring ad.
You just can't beat the culture.
Don