1. Random day off = Disneyland
2. Surfing is our soccer.
3. We get movies before everyone else.
4. Sand angels!
5. Every town in every movie looks familiar (because they’re all really here).
6. The JPL folks let us check out their new space toys every year.
7. Snow is a thing we visit.
8. Not just one but TWO presidential museums
9. Not just one but TWO baseball teams (and you can always get tickets on game day).
10. We ice skate in tank tops. 
11. Top level sports coaches all settle here eventually.
12. Out of town family loves coming to visit.
13. Trick-or-treating never involves wearing coats over costumes.
14. We have muchisimos bilingual school options.
15. Birthday parties can be held outside in January.
16. A day of skiing can finish at the beach.
17. We go years at a time without smelling a cigarette.
18. Sand sledding!
19. Seasons, schmeasons: we play whatever sport we want, whenever we want.
20. At some point you always see someone you know on TV.
21. Want to be on TV yourself? Nag Mom & Dad to let you audition, and you'll get there.
22. Outdoor shopping malls
23. Camping is as close as 20 minutes away, and hiking even closer.
24. Day camp is at the beach.
25. Seeing concerts means going to the Hollywood Bowl - which parents totally dig.

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