I'm goin' back to Cali

I've been excited for weeks now planning my trip to California to visit my son who left in February for DLI (Defense Language Institute) in Monterey.  He has posted multiple Instagram pictures of the picturesque scenery and his exciting food exploits in the area.  My oldest son and his family are also moving to Monterey as he completes his Master's degree at the Naval Training Institute located there.  I've never been to California, but I've longed to visit there for years.  Here's hoping I can find a retired widower who thinks I'm fascinating and declares I must stay.......