I am sure that the San Diego Medical Center is quite good and can't compare it to the local one but you might take a look at the VAMC in Roseburg, Oregon.
The area here most likely will give you all the peace that you need and it is a nice place to live. I am from San Diego originally and have no desire to go back.
Roseburg is close to the mountains (outside town), ocean (about 60 miles), lots of trails, lakes, rivers and cool (sometimes a bit soggy) weather. And no where near the population your in now!
Good Luck
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