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Most Popular State In the U.S

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By: Lezlie H. and Gerrey'Ae M.

Discoveries In California

Have you ever wondered what the most popular State in the U.S. is? Well if you have, here's your chance to find out more. If you haven't guessed it yet, it's California. California is the most popular state because of the places, people, and the pros of living there. The person who discovered California was Juan Rodriguez. Juan was born in 1497, he also was a Spanish explorer. Juan led the first European expedition to explore the West Coast. He eventually arrived in San Diego by September 28, 1542. On that day, he claimed the land and called it his own. California has a population of 39 million people.

What makes California Popular?

Let's talk about the cities that make California popular. Number 1, Los Angeles also known as LA. LA is the most populated city in California because of the population and the big city. LA is the best because of the major counties. For example, we have Hollywood. Hollywood is a cool place to go and many celebrities live there. Lastly, LA is popular because of the Walk of Fame. The Walk of Fame is a place in Hollywood Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a long street of stars with famous people's names on them. These things make L.A the 1st top city in California.

Number 2, San Francisco. San Francisco is popular because of the Golden Gate Bridge and the big city as well. San Francisco is a place for innovative technology. There are many unique places like Chinatown and the Mission District. Lastly, it's also known for the scenic views and amazing pictures you can take. Therefore, San Francisco is the 2nd most popular city in California.

Number 3, Sacramento. Sacramento is the capital of California. Sacramento is an affordable place to live. It cost less than other cities in California. It has thriving job markets and all. The city prompts signs of vibrant arts. It has good opportunities for young entrepreneurs and is not too expensive. Those are reasons that Sacramento is one of the top cities.

Number 4, Long Beach. Long Beach is a very busy place to live. It has good weather and is bike riding friendly. So you don't have to worry so much. Long Beach holds popular events such as music festivals and more. It is the rim of the specific ocean. Long Beach has a rich cultural history with historic neighborhoods. Those are some reasons why Long Beach is in 4th place.

Last but not least is San Diego. San Diego is well known for its beautiful weather and beaches. It has beautiful land and museums. Some nice neighborhoods you can find are Old Town and places with vibrant night life. San Diego has good food chains and amusement parks. Those are reasons why San Diego is on this list.

Great Colleges

A good reason that California is so popular is because of the great colleges. Let's start with UCLA. UCLA is a really popular college. It's very focused on student education. To get accepted you need a 3.9 GPA or higher. We also have Stanford. Stanford is a private college for the super smart people. Lastly, we have Cal State Fullerton. Fullerton is a wonderful school. My writing partner and I went there for a 6th grade field trip. We learned about why the school is so wonderful. Having colleges like these in California is great because we can get into colleges without going across the country.

Cost Of Living

Let's talk about the cost of living in California. We wouldn't say it's too much because other states have everything much higher. Let's talk about houses. Houses are probably the most expensive thing you can buy in California. For example, housing in California cost 2x of the national average. The annual national cost of housing is $77,820. Multiply that by 2, that's $155,640 in California. Which is also known as a lot of money. Now for the food-basic groceries are not taxed so you're only paying the real cost. So it's like all your money goes into housing, cars,and bills.

Famous Landmarks

You may be wondering, “forget this boring stuff, what are the fun things about California that make it so popular?”. Well we were getting there. Let's talk about amusement parks. First is Disneyland which is located in Anaheim, California. It also may be known as “the happiest place on earth.” At Disney you can have a magical experience where all dreams come true. Meet some wonderful Disney characters and have fun on amazing rides. Second, the Theater of Performing Arts located in San Bernardino. At this place you can watch magical skits and plays. It's a very fun experience that you can attend with family and friends. It might be kind of pricey but at least you're going to have fun.

Another fun thing you can learn about California is learning about their famous landmarks. One landmark is the Golden Gate Bridge. Golden Gate bridge is located in San Francisco, and is famous because it was the tallest and longest suspension bridge in the world when it was completed in 1937. It was also known for its iconic design, engineering marvels, and scenic location. Landmark number 2, is Santa Monica Pier. Santa Monica pier is famous for its iconic status as a symbol of the city, and for its use in many, many movies and tv shows, also for the amusement park they have there on the pier. The famous landmark number 3 is the Hollywood sign. The Hollywood sign is famous because it has become a big important thing in the movie industry, and people also travel and move to Los Angeles where the Hollywood sign is located. Famous landmark number 4 is Joshua Tree National Park. Joshua Tree park is famous for its unique rock formations, trees, and landscapes. These are the most famous landmarks in California.

Famous people

Now let's talk about famous people from California. Starting strong, we have Kylie Jenner. Kylie Jenner is the most popular Kardashian. She is famous because of her family, being a tv personality, Kylie cosmetics, and her lifestyle. "Keeping up with the Kardashians" includes her family becoming famous. Whether it was modeling or being on tv. Either way she is really successful.

The next famous person is Billie Eilish. Billie is well known for her amazing music. She was born and raised in Los Angeles California. Growing up, she had a difficult childhood. She became famous off of her first song called “Oceans Eyes”. She later appeared on MTV in April 2019. Now she is very well known and inspirational to others. Billie had it hard growing up but still stands where she is today. Billie won many MTV and Grammy awards because she works really hard and stays focused.

Lastly, is Gigi Hadid. Gigi is a world wide famous supermodel who was born in Los Angeles California. She is also a designer, tv personality, and social media influencer. Gigi was born on April 23 1995. She has 4 siblings named Alana, Anwar, Bella, and Marielle. Gigi became famous at the age of 2 years old but left modeling a few years after. In 2011, she returned to modeling and as a tv personality. Her first debut was in New York Fashion Week in 2014. She is successful because she started young and still hasn't been stopped.

There are a lot more famous people from California but we chose those 3 because they play a role in my life. They are all inspirational and hard working.

Things that are made in California.

Another thing California is good for is the things that are made in California. The first thing is dairy. By dairy I mean milk, butter, ice cream, and yogurt. The most important thing is milk. The milk is what brings butter, ice cream, and yogurt together. Milk is made from cows and the people who run the dairy farms transport the milk to a factory where the bacteria is killed and makes it safe to drink. That's why milk is ONE of the most popular creations that California has ever made. Well they didn't make the milk, they made it safe to drink and to put into foods.

Next is the Tesla. Tesla was founded in 2003 by a guy named Martin Eberhard. The creators' goals were to make many cars and electric vehicles. The company had a hard time finding people who would invest. Well, until Elon Musk popped up out of nowhere. Now that Elon Musk is here, Tesla has been better than ever and had many sales. So as any other good person would do, the creator (Martin Eberhard) decided to make Elon Musk CEO of Tesla.

Another thing we have is the electric guitar. The electric guitar was invented by Adolph Rickenbacker and his friend George Beauchamp. They created it so it could play a louder sound than an average guitar.

Living in California

The last thing I want to talk about are the places I recommend living in California. First on the list is Malibu. If you're looking for big beach houses, Malibu is the place for you. Malibu is a clean city with beautiful weather. Malibu has many famous surfing areas, and also, many good movie scenes were filmed in Malibu. Some places in Malibu are Surfrider Beach, Zuma Beach, and Point Dume. Malibu is naturally clean and aesthetic. Those are reasons why I chose Malibu to be my first pick.

My second pick is San Jose. San Jose is the third largest city in California. San Jose has good weather throughout the year. Many people have visited San Jose and loved it so it's not just my opinion, it's an opinion lots of people have. The founder's name was Jose Jaoquin on November 9, 1777. Back then it was established to provide food and farming. The city's population is 1 million residents. Those were reasons I made San Jose number 2 on the list.

Lastly, I chose Rancho Santa Margarita. I recommend living in Rancho because it is least likely to have crime. Rancho isn't just a city but it is also a suburb in California. It was a master planned city in Orange County on January 1, 2000. They have pretty suburban houses and plenty of neighborhoods to live in. It has mountains and beautiful land areas. Rancho has places like “The Rancho Valencia Resort Spa.” Which is obviously a resort with a great spa. They have way more but I specifically chose that one because it is probably the most popular place in Rancho Santa Margarita.

In conclusion, California is popular because of the amazing places and things to do. Also, things like its good weather and famous people are from California. That's all for right now and now you know why California is so popular.

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