I live in Northern California, in the Bay Area. We have lots to see and do, from annual local festivals to perennial tourist must-sees. Over the past years we've enjoyed many; here are some of my favorites:
The Asparagus Festival in Stockton, the State Fair in Sacramento, Black Chasm Cavern in Volcano, the Russian River Blues & Jazz Festival, Chinese New Year in San Francisco, the Cherry Blossom Festival in Japantown, the Children's Playground in Golden Gate Park, Lombard Street, Apple Hill, the Exploratorium, Bodega Bay, Monterey Aquarium, the Conservatory of Flowers, the Strawberry Festival in Watsonville, the Garlic Festival in Gilroy and the Scottish Games in Livermore.
Our weather is fairly mild (compared to the East Coast). If you long for snow, it's only a few hours away by car. If you'd rather play by the water, that's close as well. If you enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables, farmer's markets abound. There really is something for everybody, whether you enjoy being out in nature or prefer the crush of crowds in the city.