There are many amazing things about being a Californian, but a lot of the country doesn’t realize that there is way more to this state than what they see on TV.
Northern California is a unique place with lots of charm. If you’re not already familiar with this place or even if you’ve lived here for years, read on to see just a few reasons that this is one of the best places to live.
- There’s more to Norcal than just the Bay area.
Anlace Rolling hills, alpine forests, rural towns - NorCal has them all, and those of us from other parts of the state relish our differences.
- Lake Tahoe is the BEST place.
tpsdave All Northern Californians have a love affair with this beautiful spot that people from other states just don’t understand. Until they see it for themselves, that is.
- We have a great coastline.
Wendy Seltzer - Flickr Sure, with the colder weather and harsh winds the last thing you’ll probably want to do is stretch out in your bathing suit. But the stunning scenery and wildlife of the Northern California Coast makes for some jaw dropping surroundings.
- The trees that grow in Northern California are spectacular.
Michael Schweppe From the shady oak trees that line Sacramento’s streets to the incredible coast redwoods that tower hundreds of feet tall, there is no other place like NorCal.
- We have some of the most amazing fresh produce in the world.
mercedesfromtheeighties The central valley and surrounding areas is an amazing place for agriculture and we take advantage of it as much as we can. It’s no wonder Sacramento has such a great farm-to-fork food scene.
- We’re not SoCal, and we like it that way.
National Register of Historic Places No, we don’t live next to movie stars or cruise around in 80 degree weather all year long. We live on farms and vineyards, in the foothills and in remote, rural areas, or in mid sized cities like Sacramento or Redding.
- A lot of people think it’s 80 degrees and sunny in California all year round.
Bruce C. Cooper That may be true in some parts of the state, but here in Northern California we experience all four seasons.
- We have amazing small towns.
Jeremyblock It’s common to know your neighbor and run into old friends at the grocery store or the post office. There’s a unique culture in rural Northern California communities.
Whether we live along the coast, far north near Shasta and Weed, or all the way to the east side of the state alongside the Sierra mountains, Northern California is one spectacular place and we love calling it home. There’s really no place else in the entire world like NorCal.
Anlace
Rolling hills, alpine forests, rural towns - NorCal has them all, and those of us from other parts of the state relish our differences.
tpsdave
All Northern Californians have a love affair with this beautiful spot that people from other states just don’t understand. Until they see it for themselves, that is.
Wendy Seltzer - Flickr
Sure, with the colder weather and harsh winds the last thing you’ll probably want to do is stretch out in your bathing suit. But the stunning scenery and wildlife of the Northern California Coast makes for some jaw dropping surroundings.
Michael Schweppe
From the shady oak trees that line Sacramento’s streets to the incredible coast redwoods that tower hundreds of feet tall, there is no other place like NorCal.
mercedesfromtheeighties
The central valley and surrounding areas is an amazing place for agriculture and we take advantage of it as much as we can. It’s no wonder Sacramento has such a great farm-to-fork food scene.
National Register of Historic Places
No, we don’t live next to movie stars or cruise around in 80 degree weather all year long. We live on farms and vineyards, in the foothills and in remote, rural areas, or in mid sized cities like Sacramento or Redding.
Bruce C. Cooper
That may be true in some parts of the state, but here in Northern California we experience all four seasons.
Jeremyblock
It’s common to know your neighbor and run into old friends at the grocery store or the post office. There’s a unique culture in rural Northern California communities.
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