1ºRobert Miller It’s not crime ridden. Our crime rates per capita are about middle when looking at all states. I drive all over the state for work by myself, it’s not unsafe. You have just been fed lies. Your opinion is not based on fact Bud. Half our population are not undocumented and homeless. Most of the homeless are in the major cities and don’t bother anyone. Where were you planning on visiting? Sadly you are severely misinformed about our beautiful state. Hopefully one day you make it out here to see it. During certain times of the year you can go to the snow and then to the beach in the same day. The redwoods are absolutely gorgeous and will make you feel insanely small. We have so much natural beauty all over the state. My Mom just moved back to CA from IN and she could not be happier.