I feel like Santiago, Chile is what the valley would be like if it didn't have zoning. An intense, urban environment with nice neighborhoods and a downtown. A real downtown, with a real nightlife, high quality walking, good public transport, cheap taxis, low taxes, low crime, all without sacrificing fantastic weather.
At the same time, Santiago, while vibrant, requires you speak Spanish, and is not the Valley.
At the same time, Santiago, while vibrant, requires you speak Spanish, and is not the Valley.