It’s not Southern California’s fault that it’s so incredibly beautiful, charming and delightful. But that doesn’t stop other places in the country from being a little bit jealous of SoCal. To fully understand just how wonderful this slice of paradise truly is, here are 15 reasons why other states have quite the crush on SoCal.
- Southern California is home to many fine cities, but it just happens to be home to America’s FINEST City.
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- There are endless views just like this one in most every corner of SoCal. And they’re only a short drive or walk away.
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- The sweet smell of citrus trees is all around SoCal.
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- The citrus in SoCal is so popular that there’s even a Citrus State Historic Park!
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- Its home to some of the healthiest people in the country. Partly due to the weather and the ability to get outside and exercise all year long. And…
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- …Partly due to healthy eating habits and availability of fresh fruits and veggies grown right here in SoCal.
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- It’s blessed with miles and miles of oceanfront hiking trails.
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- And filled with hikes that end with an unbelievable final destination like this epic view.
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- SoCal cities always show up on the “best of” lists for the top places to live.
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- Every year Southern California springs to life with colorful fields of wildflowers.
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- There’s nowhere else in the US that has Mexican food quite as good as what you’ll find in SoCal.
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- It’s full of amazing restaurants with magical outdoor spaces.
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- While the rest of the country is bundled up in snow boots, SoCal weather lets us lounge around outside in our flip flops…even in the winter.
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- The “Craft Beer Capital of America” is located in SoCal.
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- Where else do you get to see fireworks most every day of the year like the ones that light up the sky at Disneyland and Sea World?
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Well that explains a few things! No wonder the rest of the world is a bit jealous. For more reasons to fall in love with Southern California, take a look at our homepage at Only in Your State where we celebrate all the wondrous spaces and places that SoCal has to offer.
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