We really like Portland, Hood River, Bend Oregon. Throw in Eugene if you have time.
I want to get back to the Bay area. Plenty of options.
Denver is fine. Plenty of breweries in LoDo and RiNo
It is speed out if you think Boulder, Longmont, Ft. Collins are Denver.
San Diego County is fine, but bigger than most think, you can spend a lot of time driving around
Asheville is good, food and scenery are tops.
Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo have much to offer.
ABQ and NM in general is a terrible destination. Stay away. Don't ruin it for me, please. ;-)