Mad Jock
Sorry you didn't think much of Florida.
I liked flying there. Not sure if they still let you, but I though buzzing south beach at 500’ was great. As was gator spotting, and being in the air and seeing a rocket launch from just outside the TFR.
Admittedly the scenery is a little flat, and I'm sure the original poster will see some interesting scenery on the west coast. Especially if they get up to the sierras in the north.
But I stick by my statement, flying in the US (not just Florida) is fun. It's relaxed, the people are friendly (I don't get the elitist vibe I feel a lot when flying in the UK), it's cheap and for most part it's easy (but not in the sense you won't need stick and rudder skills).