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When planning a trip to California, one pictures sun and blue skies for those light, laid back west coast vibes. Well, it turns out when you travel to California in winter like we did, sometimes it rains. Looking out the window, If I didn’t know any better, I definitely could have believed we were still somewhere in Ohio.
However, this was our first visit to the Golden State, and I wanted to take it in as much as I could. So what’s the best way to feel like you’re in California when the weather says otherwise? Create sunny west coast vibes with the proper road trip tunes. Thankfully, I had quite the selection of songs on my phone to create the perfect California road trip playlist right on the spot.
California Road Trip Playlist
Below, I have created the perfect road trip playlist for your next west coast adventure. It is 51 straight minutes of old and new songs about California, showing that the magic of this state transcends generations, styles, and genres. So, sit back, enjoy the journey, and see if you can find some inspiration for yourself as you drive through California with these jams in the background.
