I think you're being a bit naive on this one, no offense.
I live in Michigan and I've been to states such as California and Florida and yes there is alot of beautiful places/stuff to do. But I've been to places such as New York City, Northern Michigan, Colorado, Arizona, North Carolina, and Texas.
Most of them are just as beautiful and have just as much stuff to do than California and Florida. I'm not trying to bash you but in fact trying to help you out. The places I mentioned above are beautiful in there own each invidiual way and you would just hurt yourself if you never visit/live in these places simply because it's not California or Florida.
+ What are you going to do when all the ice caps melt?

(Jokes)