CALIFORNIA

One of my most favorite states is California. I have been there many times, mostly SoCal, but I have also been to Northern Cali as well.

SoCAL

I have family in San Diego and LA. When I was young I spent many summers in San Diego with my cousins. The weather there is amazing. It's basically a perfect 70 degrees everyday. As a young girl it was my dream to move to San Diego. The lovely view of the hills,, mountains, and you can't forget the ocean. Shamu also lives in San Diego. I've been to see him quite a few times. The San Diego Zoo is also one of the BEST zoo's, scratch that- the BEST zoo in the USA. There is also great beaches and little towns in SoCal. The shopping is awesome, the beaches are full of surfers- in fact surfing is on my bucket list! That means another trip back to San Diego is in order!

In LA I have more family, lots of cousins! I also have a new aunt and uncle by marriage living in LA. LA is a great place...to visit. I'm not sure how I would feel about living there. I live in Chicago now and feel the high energy everyday which is great. In LA it seems most people move there to become rich and famous. Sunset blvd, Hollywood blvd, Hollywood Hills, etc etc

Home to all of the stars! When we were in LA, we became the tourists every celeb hates! We rented a mustang convertible, bought a map of the stars and headed into the hills visiting each celebs home. It was a blast! I'd love to do that again.

Most recently I was in Sacramento visiting one of my girlfriends from college. Its very suburbany- reminds me of home.... except there is an In and Out Burger on every corner of every street (In and Out Burger is AMAZING btw) If you dont stop for In and Out Burger in Cali- you have missed out! I also suggest eating at Tony Roma's... also another amazing place.

My girlfriend and I drove up to San Francisco for a long weekend of fun. San Francisco is another gorgeous city. If you plan to walk get ready for major inclines. It's quite the hilly place. Even when you drive you nearly roll backwards if you're at a red light on a hill. They are so steep! San Francisco has the famous Golden Gate Bridge, Victorian homes, Ghiradelli Square, and the Wharf. Shopping and eating in the Wharf is awesome. The city is walkable...is that a word?

I have not had the opportunity to visit Alcatraz yet. I will return to do that tour. Alcatraz, where the famous Al Capone served time. I also want to ride on a cable car. But walking would probably burn more calories from the amazing food during San Francisco's happy hour. Super Friendly people are in San Fran as well.

I'd like to get up to Wine country and out to Catalina Island on future trips to Cali. Oh how I love that state!