When you get older you need to get away from the cold/humidity of the coast in some cases.

IMO TV kind of fits that bill without getting too far from the major SoCal cities and airports.

It’s a good retirement destination IMO, you can always spend a few dimes at the casino LOL.

The issue i see with Julian is it gets really cold and snowy in the winter (that could be a Plus for some however), also its not easy to get to or out of (no major freeways).