Woman hiking
Julia Davila moved from California to Denver Colorado, spends her time exploring different mountain towns.
  • Julia Davila moved from the Bay Area to Denver, Colorado.
  • She loves her new state but noticed some differences that surprised her.
  • Davila misses the California beaches and coastal hikes but she's happy that she made the move.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Julia Davila, a 25-year-old project manager who moved from San Francisco, California to Denver, Colorado. It has been edited for length and clarity.