The Most Surprising Things About Moving To St. George!

Why St. George Is a Dream Destination

Moving to St. George is a dream for a lot of people, and in many ways, it is! You've got sunshine nearly 300 days a year, very mild winters where snow is so rare, it would make headlines on the news, and the iconic red rock views never get old! It's the kind of place where you can be golfing in January, and hiking through all the gorgeous desert landscapes all in one day. There's a good reason that St. George might feel familiar to a lot of people too. Several movies have used Southern Utah as a backdrop. From High School Musical 2, filmed in Ivins around Entrada Golf Course, to classics like The Electric Horseman with Robert Redford and Jane Fonda. Maybe you've seen a recent project of Kevin Costner's: Horizon. Even Katy Perry chose Snow Canyon and Sand Hollow as the backdrop for her "Rise" music video.

Growth and Change: The New Personality of St. George

But like any place, there's more to St. George than you see on Google. For people moving here, there are a ton of little surprises, some amazing, and some not so amazing. Yes, it's gorgeous and growing quick, plus it's home to the historic St. George LDS Temple, and even major brands like Swig and Cafe Rio that started right here in St. George. There are also several cultural quirks, rapid growth challenges, and moments that have put St. George in the national spotlight for less positive reasons. Whether it's the extreme summer heat, the pace of growth, or the unique mix of small town with big city attention, St. George has a personality all of its own!