We Californians are a funny bunch—living in paradise while scrolling through vacation photos of places thousands of miles away.
It’s like owning a Ferrari but taking the bus because you forgot the car was in your garage.
Let’s rediscover those magical spots right in our backyard that tourists cross oceans to experience—places your family will still be talking about long after the sunburns fade.
1. Nevada City
Tucked into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains sits a town that looks like it was preserved in amber during the Gold Rush, then sprinkled with just enough modern amenities to keep you from feeling like you need to pan for your dinner…