Here in Southern California, we have lots of things to be grateful for each and every day. Whether it’s the beautiful sunshine all year long, the glorious outdoor settings we get to explore, or the amazing food that we have access to at some of the finest restaurants around, we all know just how lucky we are to live here. And we can’t help but brag about it!
Here are 11 things we seem to brag about the most. Which ones can you relate to?
- We live in some of the best cities in the country!
flickr/frank reyes When it comes to the best places to live across the U.S., a variety of Southern California cities frequently are at the top of the list.
- No other place in the country can claim being home to America’s Finest City. But SoCal can!
flickr/nathan rupert Perhaps the best nickname on the planet, San Diego has earned its reputation as America’s Finest City for good reason. And for those of us who live in SoCal, we get to visit this slice of paradise anytime we’d like.
- We know how to make an epic taco.
flickr/ g n If you’re a fan of fish tacos, there’s no better place to feast on one than right here in SoCal. And, let’s be honest, no trip to Southern California is complete without devouring a delicious fish taco at one of the local taco stands.
- And when it comes to Mexican food, Southern California has the most brag-worthy restaurants.
flickr/larry From hole-in-the-wall hidden gems to longstanding restaurants, Southern California has some of the best Mexican food anywhere in the country.
- Heading to the beach is just a part of the SoCal lifestyle.
flickr/don graham Even if we don’t head to the beach every weekend, we can easily get to any beach in a matter of minutes any time we’d like. Now that’s convenient!
- Relax is our middle name.
flickr/duncan c When you live in Southern California you quickly learn to relax as the beach lifestyle is pretty laid back.
- We know how to stretch a dollar.
flickr/401k 2012 The cost of living is quite outrageous compared to other parts of the country. When it comes to knowing how to stretch a dollar, our budgeting skills here in SoCal are quite impressive.
- Southern Californians are some of the healthiest eaters you’ll ever meet.
flickr/CEBImagery If you live in SoCal, you quickly become accustomed to having access to the freshest fruit and veggies all year long.
- Not only do we eat well, but we also make a point to get our daily exercise.
flickr/port of san diego Whether it’s in the local gym or outside at a local park, here in SoCal we do our best to carve out some time to get our blood pumping.
- Southern Californians go out of their way to shop local.
flickr/suzie’s farm From local farmers markets to local boutiques, shops and restaurants, Southern Californians are strong supporters of local businesses and farmers.
- Disneyland is right in our backyard.
flickr/peter lee While the rest of the country has to fly here to experience the ‘happiest place on earth,’ those of us from Southern California can hop in a car and be there in a jiffy.
Yep, we’re pretty lucky to live in Southern California. What do you like to brag about most when it comes to living in SoCal?
flickr/frank reyes
When it comes to the best places to live across the U.S., a variety of Southern California cities frequently are at the top of the list.
flickr/nathan rupert
Perhaps the best nickname on the planet, San Diego has earned its reputation as America’s Finest City for good reason. And for those of us who live in SoCal, we get to visit this slice of paradise anytime we’d like.
flickr/ g n
If you’re a fan of fish tacos, there’s no better place to feast on one than right here in SoCal. And, let’s be honest, no trip to Southern California is complete without devouring a delicious fish taco at one of the local taco stands.
flickr/larry
From hole-in-the-wall hidden gems to longstanding restaurants, Southern California has some of the best Mexican food anywhere in the country.
flickr/don graham
Even if we don’t head to the beach every weekend, we can easily get to any beach in a matter of minutes any time we’d like. Now that’s convenient!
flickr/duncan c
When you live in Southern California you quickly learn to relax as the beach lifestyle is pretty laid back.
flickr/401k 2012
The cost of living is quite outrageous compared to other parts of the country. When it comes to knowing how to stretch a dollar, our budgeting skills here in SoCal are quite impressive.
flickr/CEBImagery
If you live in SoCal, you quickly become accustomed to having access to the freshest fruit and veggies all year long.
flickr/port of san diego
Whether it’s in the local gym or outside at a local park, here in SoCal we do our best to carve out some time to get our blood pumping.
flickr/suzie’s farm
From local farmers markets to local boutiques, shops and restaurants, Southern Californians are strong supporters of local businesses and farmers.
flickr/peter lee
While the rest of the country has to fly here to experience the ‘happiest place on earth,’ those of us from Southern California can hop in a car and be there in a jiffy.
If you’re not from SoCal, perhaps you can relate to this list of questions that the rest of the country has for Southern Californians.
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