Socal--San Diego Ventura-Santa Barbara. Shore dives, lots of boats to offshore locations, nicer than LA/Orange County.
CentCal. Monterey
Kona coast, Hawaii. I have friends who move there and dive two or three times a week.[/QUOTE
As stated previously; I'm all in on San Diego County.
I've lived in La Jolla, South Mission Beach, Del Mar.
Fine beach diving, good local boats, fun in Mexican waters. wrecks and reefs close offshore.
I usually was in the water several times a week, year round.
Excursions into Mexico also lots of fun.
We all have our favs-the list goes on.