As for the golf courses, they are just average. I posted the link to pictures which highlight the scenary around them more than the actual courses. Its visually stunning all over. If I lived there ‘d drive the 10 minute stretch on 15 through the Virgin River Canyon at least once a week. One of my Top 5 drives in America it feels like a videe game.
The food is a non-starter for me as I go right to my italian food barometer. Looked up top 10 rated italian restos. Five are what look like inadequate pizza places, there isnt a single one Id look forward to eating at, #8 is a steakhouse not an italian restaurtant and #9 is Olive Garden. That sucks.
And onto appreciation he mentioned, some is nice but not close to CA. I helped my niece pick out a townhouse to buy in Cucamonga back August. We got the best location in the community for her at $415K. Project closed out in january close to $500K for same model in the worst locations. She doesnt close/move in until April or May and will already be around 25% appreciation. Thats CA appreciation for ya.