You need to move fast if you want some space up in Nor Calif.....people are snapping up land faster than you can blink. I'm up east of Tahoe.....and I really love this area. For growing, the beauty of the land, the space....all of it. This is all mountain area so no beaches if you are into places like Oceanside etc. Tons of beautiful rivers though. I'll never go back to city living again. There are tons of little towns etc. that would be perfect for you. :thumbsup: