California

As a destination, California has it all: culture, mountains, beaches, wine, cities brimming with energy, national parks, and of course, the Pacific Ocean. Thanks in large part to the huge creative presence in Los Angeles and San Francisco, some of the best authors, musicians, and journalists have put the beauty of California into words. To hear these writers, actors, and artists articulate the joie de vivre that can only be found in California is to broaden your understanding of the state. And so, with that in mind, these are 25 of our favorite California quotes, all of which could make a memorable and poetic.