California, the 5 things I want to do

Today's A - Z Letter is C: C is for .... California.  A couple of days ago, I read that my blogger friend Gina over at Gina's Agenda will be starting a SoCal Travel Guide. I got so excited. I've lived here in California my whole life and I love it. But I never have done really big touristy things, or really explore much of my State. So hopefully Gina's Travel Guide will get me to visit new places, so I can't wait.  But for now, here are my Top 5 Touristy Things I would love to do in California. 
//one// Visit the National Parks. Redwood National Park, Sequoia National Park, Yosemite National Park. the oldest tallest and biggest tree live here. I want to get lost, but not literally, in the nature. 

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//two// Venice Beach. I've never been to Venice Beach. I have always wanted to stroll down the boardwalk, and see all the different vendors and people watch.

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//three//  Runyon Canyon. One of the famous hike trails in L.A, you can spot celebrities working out here.. You can see amazing views from the top of the mountain. I've been dying to go hiking here, a visit is soon to be made. 

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//four// Napa Valley. The land of wine. I've been wine tasting in Napa once, but I would love to go again. 

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//five// Griffith Observatory. Where you can see more of L.A without the smog. You can see the stars from up there. I've always wanted to go. 

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Any California blogger friends up for an Adventure? Have you ever visited California, what is your favorite thing to do here or wish you could do?

The place I call home.. Cali {Ten Favorite Things}

Is it Monday already? Take me back to San Diego please. :)  But it's the first Monday of the Month which means it's time for Ten Favorite Things link up with Brianna

This month's topic is the place you call home. Whether it be the country, state, city or home you live in, make sure you go link up with Brianna. :) 
California. I'm picking the State of California, because although I grew up in SoCal my whole life, living in North California while in college was amazing. 

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//one// the weather, especially in SoCal. Sun pretty much year long. I love it!!  And when it gets cold or starts sprinkling we freak out aka the 50 degree weather. WE LOVE OUR SUNNY DAYS
//two// we have all types of environments. We have beaches. We have mountains (where it snows). We have deserts. We have beautiful green forests. We have farms. We have cities and suburbs.
//three// diversity. I love it. I went to a high school where it was pretty diverse, there was different kinds of people. I got to learn about different cultures. 
//four// sports. California has so many professional teams. 5 baseball teams, 4 basketball teams, 3 football teams,  3 hockey teams,  3 soccer teams plus the WNBA team. How awesome is that. I've been to 7 out of 14 stadiums. 
//five// Although I love the sun. The rainy days especially in Northern California are amazing. Over there everything is so green.
//six// Berkeley. My alma mater. My school. Where I graduated from. Some of the best years of my life. Top Public University in the nation. Yep.

//seven// I think going back to the diversity, we also get a huge range of delicious food. There are so many authentic diverse food. 
//eight// Cities!! I love L.A, shopped in S.F and partied in S.D. I'm a huge fanatic of cities, the tall buildings, the people, and I love the cities that I've been to here. 

//nine// History and Culture. In other words lots of touristy places to go. Missions, beaches, hikes, National Parks, Mountains, Golden Gate Bridge.
//ten// My family. I love that my family is here in California. I think if I were to live by myself somewhere else. I would totally be lost. hehe. 
What are your favorite things about the place you call home?