A typical view in Vail

I don't know for sure who coined this phrase, but I think it may be Don Diamond.  The phrase is, "In Tucson, open space is the ocean view" or something like that.

When you visit California or Hawaii or any place near the ocean, you will pay a premium for the ocean view.  Many people will sit in their hotel room and stare for hours at the ocean.  Why?

It's interesting.  It's peaceful.  It's relaxing.  And when the mood happens, you can usually leave your room and go for a walk along the beach.

Arizona is completely void of an ocean, so this is really a silly discussion.  But is it?