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18 Things All California Girls Know to be True

Whether you’re from NorCal or SoCal, you’re aware of certain stereotypes that surround being a “California Girl.” Hint: we’re not all blonde surfers. Despite however silly some of these ideas may be, there are definitely a few things you know to be true if you really are a California girl.

1. People keep writing songs about us. 

And not gonna lie, we actually love it. California Girls by Katy Perry is our undeclared anthem.

2. Our national foods are In-N-Out and avocados.

Unfortunately, this is also what we spend 90% of our money on.

3. There is a huge difference between NorCal and SoCal girls.

Beyond just Birkenstocks and flips flops.

4. We get annoyed when everybody assumes we are all blonde and wear bikinis.

This assumption quickly alienates us Bella Swans of the world.

5. We are huge snobs about eating organic.

Juice cleanses recently replaced eating acai bowls for our most beloved bonding activity.

6. Everybody asks if we know famous people, despite the fact that barely any of us actually live in Hollywood.


Contrary to popular belief, our Saturdays are not spent getting mani-pedis with the Kardashians.

7. The concept of seasons is really exciting to us, because we don’t have them.

When it rains all we can do is sit at the window and stare as if it’s a new rom-com starring Ryan Gosling.

8. Despite popular belief, the guys we date aren’t just surfers and beach bums.

They’re also hipsters and skaters.

9. The perfect weekend activity is a road trip to San Francisco with the besties.

And definitely don’t forget to Instagram a picture with the Full House houses.

10. Earthquakes.

Everywhere. All the time. Ruining our beauty sleep because the world is shaking.

11. It actually is a common activity to suntan at the beach in winter.

We will shamefully admit to this being a thing.

12. 21st birthdays consist of central coast wine tours and trips to Vegas.


Because classy alcohol is only a five-hour drive away.

13. The absurd amounts of rush hour traffic mean that we get to scream-sing Taylor Swift in the car…a lot.

SHAKE IT OFF, SHAKE IT OFF!

14. It’s perfectly acceptable to binge eat burritos.

Mess with our Mexican food, and we’ll find a way to jeopardize your personal safety.

15. We’ve all taken that classic Disneyland castle selfie.

Featuring sparkly Minnie ears, of course.

16. We actually do use “like” in most of our sentences, but get mad when people point it out.

Along with “hella”, “dude” and “bro.”

17. Depending on where we’re from, we either say “get on five” or “get on the five.”

There is no in-between. Choose your side wisely.

18. We are unashamedly proud of where we live, and love being considered “California Girls.”

Gina was formerly the Beauty & Culture Editor at Her Campus, where she oversaw content and strategy for the site's key verticals. She was also the person behind @HerCampusBeauty, and all those other glowy selfies you faved. She got her start in digital media as a Campus Correspondent at HC Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where she graduated in 2017 with degrees in English and Theater. Now, Gina is an LA-based writer and editor, and you can regularly find her wearing a face mask in bed and scrolling through TikTok.