{"id":4729,"date":"2021-03-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/5-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-traveling-to-california\/"},"modified":"2021-03-05T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-03-04T22:00:00","slug":"5-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-traveling-to-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/en\/5-things-i-wish-i-knew-before-traveling-to-california\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Traveling to California"},"content":{"rendered":"

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5. Renting a car in California is absolutely worth it.<\/h3>\n

Look, California is a big state. In fact, it is the third-largest state in the United States by area. It is even said that \u201ceverything is better (and bigger) in California.\u201d During your travels to California or \u201cThe Golden State\u201d, you will certainly feel like a movie star while strolling the set of many famous American movies, basically wherever you step foot. <\/p>\n

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Everything is better in California<\/p>\n

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The landscapes in California take you from beach towns to forests with the tallest trees in the world. There are simply TOO many beautiful places to visit in California to not rent a car. Even if staying in L.A. or San Francisco with available public transportation options, the cities are so expansive that you will wish you had your own set of wheels to get around. Be prepared for city driving to be a little different though, if you have not experienced the crowded L.A. highways. You can even make your travels to California into an unforgettable road trip. In fact, Highway 1 along the coast of California is one of our picks for the \u2018best road trips in 2021\u2018. <\/p>\n

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4. Traveling to California comes with a price tag- especially on those avocado toasts. <\/h3>\n

Another thing I wish I would have know is that food can get expensive, especially in the cities. This being largely due to the fact that the state of California is home to some of the most expensive cities in the country including San Diego and Los Angeles. However, do take the time to experience Californian food culture, especially in the cities where restaurants are many and sure to cater to your tastes. Some foods to definitely give a try in California are: <\/p>\n