Hi Pamela! I live in San Diego (city), California (State). If you want to know about the State it really depends on where you will be going. I can only tell you about San Diego because this is where I live. Dishes wise you can find everything! In San Diegos downtown specifically in the Hillcrest area on one street you can find anything from Japanese to Italian. We are very diverse and you will always find something you like. A really fun spot for everyone living in California is our trademark. The beach! At the beach you can do so many things like sun bathe, surf, swim, or even fine dine! All beaches are different with completely different atmospheres but you are sure to find your perfect beach just for you. For Culture I'm not exactly sure what to put... We are very diverse and don't have a dominant religion... Most people are very accepting of everything and are quite "chill." Some new things you might see here are Pure Organic food markets and lots of those kinds of shops.... If you have anything else you'd like to know about San Diego just message me back!