Im going for my 141 right now in Norcal. The weather is great up here most of the year. I mean ya we get rain but who doesnt. Plus LA is a desert, if you want some great views youll come up north.
The FBO that I am being instructed at is all one on one at your own pace, and I feel like I have learned so much more and been able to ask more questions than being asked to sit through ground school with a bunch of classmates...smaller is better.