Lack of hurricanes is a plus living in SoCal, and there are other advantages. There are drawbacks, as well. It is fair to say that the region is overpopulated, for instance.

It is ironic that, once being a professional Arizonan, who used to dis "Calidamfornians," I came to the state, went native, married a local, and settled down. If she's happy, I'm happy. And I still get back to Arizona once in a while.

I don't think there is anyplace that doesn't have advantages - and drawbacks.