Signs, signs, everywhere are signs, blocking out the scenery and blocking my mind, do this, call me, buy this or that, everywhere are signs.....

California is a HUGE state with a very long coastline, and various priced markets along the coast that have beautiful scenery, from the giant Redwoods and ocean with rock outcroppings, and lush greenery (site of Jurassic Park movies)  of the northern coastal areas of Humboldt and Del Norte counties, down to San Diego, etc.

Scenery: 1 (mountains, river, trees)4. amenities: 1 (Park, pool, river, football field, tennis court, baseball field (not close enough to be hit lol), yard)5. crime rate: 1 (literally only a few assaults in past year and one robbery)6. income: 3 (median household income = $43,000)7. transportation: 2 (some but not much)8. walking distance: 1 (close to everything)9.

What you are not going to get here is scenery.

Only exception I can think of is weather and scenery.

I have family in Iqaluit but there's not nearly as much to see there scenery-wise.

Jennifer S.summed it up well.Farming is definitely a way of life that people will sacrifice allot of blood ,sweat, and tears for.The monetary returns are very risky,low compared to a lot of other REI activities.People fall in love with the romantic side of the business,like the picturesque scenery,animal husbandry,challenges they have no idea about,producing your own food  for sale or your own consumption,ect.Just remember this,animal agriculture requires someone there 365 days a year.Either you or someone trusted or vested in the operation.There are lots of reasons why only about 2% of the population is directly involved in agriculture.You would be wise to explore those reasons and see if you can live with it.It can be a great way of life,but it is a hard life.How do I know this?

At the end of the day the 10% taking action hopped in the drivers seat, the 90% that didn’t are just along for the ride and enjoying the scenery. 

YOu will love the area were Brian lives that's Sonoma wine country... unless of course you don't fancy world class wines and food... and great weather and scenery.

It sounds like you need a change of scenery.