Ton of our clients do it in Denver and Colorado Springs (and a few in the mountains).

We have a fire pit at one of our properties in the mountains. 

Although there are Resorts and skiing and waterparks and the likes, they have their own units to sleep or Village is right next door.Camelback, Kalahari, great wolf, Jack frost, blue mountain, Mt.

I too live here in So CA, and although things and property are expensive, it is sure tough to beat the location/atmoshpear, beach, mountains, etc.If you are looking to make good returns on your money, and would want to invest locally if and when you move, I would suggest flipping rather than holding the CA properties (at least in Seal Beach and surrounding expensive areas).