One that tops my list and I won't be going back to unless forced is.... (drum roll) Seattle! There was nothing imparticular about the experience, it was just not what I was expecting.

I have to totally disagree with San Diego though. It is one of my favorite cities. And I also disagree with Chicago... I love both cities! I did not expect to fall in love with Chicago and did... so that would be my favorite surprise city.

Friendly Flyer... I have been to San Diego more times than I can count. My cousin went to college there and LOVED it... a lot of my family still lives there so I have been there many times and have actually lived like a local while there.... my husband and I travel there often and rent sail boats.... the food is the best there of any city that I love to visit... foreign and domestic... HANDS down, they have the best food!!! I envy that you are the one moving there! Of course being from LA... where you have great food also, that won't be the biggest selling point for you... but it is my favorite west coast city!

European disappointment.... Barcelona.... It's a 24 hour freak show