{"id":42490,"date":"2015-07-17T16:36:33","date_gmt":"2015-07-17T23:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?p=42490"},"modified":"2015-07-17T16:36:33","modified_gmt":"2015-07-17T23:36:33","slug":"24-things-no-one-in-california-has-time-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/24-things-no-one-in-california-has-time-for\/","title":{"rendered":"24 Things No One In California Has Time For"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. Mediocre Fast Food<\/h2>\n

\"dog<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User _tar0_<\/div>\n

Your average burger joints don\u2019t stand a chance in California<\/a>, at least not while In-N-Out is alive and kicking. Why would someone go get a greasy, fatty burger elsewhere when they can get a greasy, fatty burger here \u201canimal style.\u201d<\/p>\n

2. Explaining How Different The Regions Of California Actually Are To Outsiders<\/h2>\n

\"california<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User tico_manudo (edited)<\/div>\n

Unlike most states, California is big enough that it has several completely different areas, filled with completely different people and completely different ecosystems. It\u2019s one of the most diverse states in the country, as most Californians are easily able to split it into six distinct regions.<\/p>\n

3. Unauthentic Mexican Food<\/h2>\n

\"taco<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User othermore (other)<\/div>\n

Californians get spoiled by having the best Mexican food in America. With such a prominent Hispanic influence, it\u2019s all about the real stuff here, not that Tex-Mex the rest of America gets.<\/p>\n

4. Discrimination<\/h2>\n

\"anti-discrimination<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User jasleen_kaur<\/div>\n

Sure, California still has its problems like anywhere else, but California is one of the most accepting places in America. A true melting pot of the West Coast, there\u2019s a community for nearly everyone here.
\nFrom the many Pride festivals to the huge diversity of ethnic communities, California is leaps and bounds farther than the rest of the country when it comes to this struggle.<\/p>\n

5. Old Sushi<\/h2>\n

\"girl<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Orin Zebest<\/div>\n

Californians won\u2019t settle for the grocery store sushi that\u2019s been setting out for hours. In the Golden State, they\u2019ve got some of the best sushi chefs making some of the best rolls in the world. They\u2019re truly addicting.<\/p>\n

6. Federal Drug Laws<\/h2>\n

\"guy<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User MattysFlicks<\/div>\n

One of a growing number of states in America to allow the legal sale and use of medical marijuana, this is one California state law that goes against everything in place at the federal level. Of course, it was the same way with gay marriage once, too.<\/p>\n

7. Mediocre Beaches<\/h2>\n

\"people<\/p>\n

Source: Wikimedia Commons<\/div>\n

It\u2019s California, all the beaches are pristine. Once you\u2019ve grown up in this state, few beaches around the world will actually be up to your standards.<\/p>\n

8. Outdated Technology<\/h2>\n

\"dude<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User indi.ca<\/div>\n

There\u2019s a reason the world famous Silicon Valley is located in California, people in this state tend to be tech nuts. Don\u2019t expect to see too many Californians still rocking the flip phone.<\/p>\n

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9. Boring Flags<\/h2>\n

\"california<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User tornatore<\/div>\n

California has a freaking bear on their flag! A bear! It\u2019s by far the coolest state flag in the country, especially when you compare it to places like Alabama which is literally just a red \u201cx.\u201d<\/p>\n

10. Cheap Wine<\/h2>\n

\"woman<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User philosophygeek<\/div>\n

It\u2019s practically a sin to drink bad wine in California. After all, the state has a rich history in producing some of the tastiest wine in the world right in Napa<\/a> Valley. If you\u2019re still on the cheap stuff, tour a few wineries and they\u2019ll convert you to at least buying mid-level bottles.<\/p>\n

11. Mass-Produced Beer<\/h2>\n

\"california<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User adambarhan<\/div>\n

Home to 509 breweries and growing, California is one place that\u2019s gone all-in with the craft beer movement. The people here aren\u2019t drinking this stuff because they\u2019re pretentious, it\u2019s just that much better than the macro-level national brands.<\/p>\n

12. Earthquakes<\/h2>\n

\"library<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User San Jos\u00e9 Library<\/div>\n

Every year California has around 10,000 earthquakes. While most of these aren\u2019t detectable, Californians don\u2019t put their lives on hold for this natural occurrence. The building can feel like it\u2019s coming down one moment and everyone is back to work the next.<\/p>\n

13. Los Angeles Traffic<\/h2>\n

\"california<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Accretion Disc<\/div>\n

Underestimating the Los Angeles<\/a> traffic can cause serious problems. Nothing is worse than leaving to go somewhere only to realize you have to sit in two hours of extra traffic first.<\/p>\n

14. Tourist Infested Areas<\/h2>\n

\"tourist<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User jfgornet (cropped)<\/div>\n

It\u2019s not surprising that tourists tend to flock to California, after all it is pretty awesome. Californians can\u2019t do much about it but to try to avoid these confused out-of-towners as much as possible. After all, they\u2019re one of the reasons all the traffic around here is so bad.<\/p>\n

15. Bad Weather<\/h2>\n

\"san<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Annie Mole<\/div>\n

When it\u2019s basically 70 and sunny the entire year, people have a hard time adjusting to a little rain. As far as most Californians are concerned, anything that will be falling from the sky should skip over the Golden State.<\/p>\n

16. Boring Road Trips<\/h2>\n

\"biking<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Dawn Endico<\/div>\n

Home to California State Route One, one of the most beautiful drives in the world, Californians are used to driving alongside great views of the Pacific Ocean if they\u2019re making a trip between places like Los Angeles and San Francisco<\/a> and the cool roads don\u2019t stop there.
\nThere are obviously less interesting parts of the state, but taking a road trip anywhere across this state is sure to be much more interesting than what 99 percent of Americans would see in the place they call home.<\/p>\n

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17. Music Festivals That Aren\u2019t On Coachella\u2019s Level<\/h2>\n

\"coachella<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User sputnik mi amor_<\/div>\n

An annual music and arts festival held in Indio<\/a>, Calif., Coachella is one of the best of its type in the world. There\u2019s a reason acts like Daft Punk, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and even the ghost of Tupac have graced the stage. Capable of attracting close to 600,000 screaming fans over six days, Coachella can\u2019t be beat.<\/p>\n

18. Sitting On The Couch Doing Nothing<\/h2>\n

\"yoga<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Port of San Diego<\/div>\n

One of the most active states in America, the residents here are constantly on the move. Whether it\u2019s running, biking, or just a stroll around town, Californians can\u2019t sit still for too long.<\/p>\n

19. Remembering All Those In-State Rivalries<\/h2>\n

\"california<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Keith Allison<\/div>\n

With five MLB teams, three NFL teams, four NBA teams, three NHL teams, and two MLS teams, along with all of the local college squads, there are way too many fan bases in California to really keep track of them all. Everyone here just kind of picks their favorite for each sport and sticks with it.<\/p>\n

20. Waiting For More Redwoods To Start Popping Up<\/h2>\n

\"man<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User daveynin<\/div>\n

With redwoods taking thousands of years to grow to their enormous height, Californians know that if they don\u2019t protect these trees that they\u2019ll probably never see more in their lifetime. Hence all of the rules to make sure the redwoods keep standing tall for years to come.<\/p>\n

21. Frozen Food<\/h2>\n

\"bearded<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User JeepersMedia<\/div>\n

Californians have an obsession with buying fresh food. This difference is even easy to see when you\u2019re eating out thanks to the many popular natural and organic restaurants spread around the state.<\/p>\n

22. A Constant Stream Of Visitors<\/h2>\n

\"woman<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Venturist<\/div>\n

If you\u2019re a Californian that has friends elsewhere, you\u2019re probably well used to the problem of people constantly asking you if they can crash on your couch or if you\u2019ll show them around town during a visit. Its fun the first few times, but with how many tourists come to California on a regular basis, it can get annoying fast.<\/p>\n

23. Abusing The Environment<\/h2>\n

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Source: Flickr User kevin dooley<\/div>\n

Known for being one of the greenest states in the country, Californians are on top of it when it comes to recycling and using cleaner energy. Of course, there\u2019s one smoggy city that tends to be an exception, but for the most part Californians are extremely environmentally conscious.<\/p>\n

24. California Bashers<\/h2>\n

\"man<\/p>\n

Source: Flickr User Panegyrics of Granovetter<\/div>\n

Some Californians might not be aware of it, but there are tons of negative stereotypes floating around America with regards to the Golden State. Whether it\u2019s that California is full of rich snobs or liberal hippies, misconceptions about the people from this state have run rampant.
\nSure, a few Cali residents fall into one of these categories, but most of them are completely normal Americans just like everyone else. They just happen to be living in one of the most beautiful and diverse parts of the world.
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