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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Marianne Eloise

How to chill: the true California spirit by five locals

Friends in Santa Monica - Los Angeles having fun on the promenade
Sunshine, beaches and a love of the outdoors are all part of the California vibe. Photograph: LeoPatrizi/Getty Images

Even if you’ve never set foot in California, chances are you’ve experienced the fruits of its vibrant culture: Hollywood blockbusters, Silicon Valley invention, the mythical Laurel Canyon of the 70s, West Coast hip-hop, tacos, avo toast, California rolls and a glass of legendary Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon.

The forces shaping California’s vibe are many. It’s the sunshine, the endless beaches, lush redwood groves, snowcapped peaks and epic vistas across the never-ending Pacific Ocean. Mother Nature shapes the California spirit.

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