Posted: Tuesday, Nov 13th, 2018
Updated: Wednesday, Aug 11th, 2021
Here are 11 reasons we love California.
top photo by Leashless Brewing
blog by Visit Ventura
California is so much more than wildfires—it’s ocean and mountains and deserts and islands and diverse communities that share love through hardship and never fail to come together when it counts. In no particular order, here are 11 reasons we love California.11. Ocean Sunsets
No two are alike.View this post on Instagram
10. Tacos Galore
One of our favorites is the crispy potato taco at Beach House Tacos but your choices are endless!View this post on Instagram
9. National Parks
California has more national parks than any other state. From world-renowned parks like Yosemite to hidden gems like Channel Islands National Park, you need to visit them all.View this post on Instagram
8. In N Out
Can’t go wrong with animal style.View this post on Instagram
7. Wine
From Napa Valley to Santa Ynez and Temecula, delight your palate with your favorite varietals up and down the state.View this post on Instagram
6. Weather
Little else compares to California sunshine.View this post on Instagram
5. Farm-to-Table Eats
You’re never far from locally-grown food or fresh-off-the-boat seafood.View this post on Instagram
4. Surfing Safari
There’s a reason California’s waves are on every surfer’s bucket list.View this post on Instagram
3. Craft Beer
The craft beer revolution started in California after all!View this post on Instagram
2. Beaches
Explore a stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway and you’ll soon find there is a beach for every kid and kid-at-heart.View this post on Instagram
1. Heroes at Every Turn
From first responders to volunteers, California heroes may not have superpowers but we love them all the same and could never thank them enough.View this post on Instagram
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