Whether you’re originally from Southern California or you’ve lived here long enough to call this destination home, we can all agree that there’s nothing else quite like SoCal. From the joyous weather year-round to the incredible beauty in each and every corner, this is one spot that’s impossible to resist once you’ve had the chance to experience it for yourself.
There’s no question the rest of the country is jealous that we live here and we can’t help but rub it in. Here are just a few of the things we love to brag about to remind everyone just how jealous they should be.
- For the rest of the country, outdoor dining is something to be enjoyed in June, July and August. But when you live in SoCal, you get to dine outside all twelve months of the year.
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- Whether it’s Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall, it’s always a good day to head to the beach in SoCal and enjoy the sensation of sand in your toes.
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- The smell of citrus trees in the air is just one of the many things that Southern Californians can enjoy each and every year.
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- When you live in SoCal you can stroll down a beautiful pier any time you’d like and hear the sound of ocean waves crashing all around you.
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- When it comes to fresh produce, SoCal simply can’t be beat. Just head to one of our many Farmers Markets throughout this stretch of the state and you’ll be in produce heaven for each and every season.
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- A lazy day in the park is just one of many things we Southern Californians can enjoy all year long.
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- When it comes to wine, SoCal has its very own wine country. Whether you enjoy a good grape or you just enjoy the views, there’s nothing prettier than spending a day seeing lush SoCal vineyards.
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- Concert season in SoCal means catching our favorite tunes at an outdoor venue. Whether it’s June or October, you can count on a SoCal concert in the fresh outdoor air.
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- When you live in SoCal, you can’t help but brag about our radiant sunsets. Each and every day as the sun goes down it’s like experiencing heaven on earth.
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- Where else can you take a scenic and leisurely drive along the Pacific Coast Highway? Yep, right here in SoCal is where you’ll need to be to experience the most epic Sunday drive of your life.
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- When it comes to waterfront dining, you can always count on SoCal to have some of the most scenic spots imaginable each and every day of the year.
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How’s that for a dose of truth? Which ones do you love to brag about the most?
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If you can relate to these 11 things, then you most likely will also agree with these 10 things that are so perfectly SoCal.
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