By Lauren Kendrick
Introduction
How many of these nicknames for California do you know? From the Golden State to...
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First up, a nickname you're guaranteed to have heard: Cali. This is the most common...
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California's most iconic nickname is the Golden State. This was designated as the official state...
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When it comes to California state names, the Sunshine State is a very common misnomer...
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California is also commonly referred to as the Golden Poppy State. This is thanks to...
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Although it's not used too often in popular culture, many people throughout history have referred...
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California has often been called the Land of Dreams thanks to a concept known as...
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The Tech State is a relatively new nickname for California but is widely used in...
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The nickname Golden West is a reference to both California's beautiful sunsets and its rich...
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It's not one of the most common CA nicknames, but the Cereal Bowl of the...
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California has often been dubbed the Land of Perpetual Sunshine thanks to its warm, dry...
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Another nickname that reflects California's golden history is the El Dorado State. El Dorado translates...
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California is sometimes, rather morbidly, known as Where Stars Are Buried. Though you might hear...
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California is widely known as the Eureka State. This stems from the Gold Rush when...
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Thanks to its beautiful beaches and sizable waves, California is often referred to as the...
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The Grape State is a nickname that references California's plethora of vineyards. Some of the...
Conclusion
California has long been known as a land of opportunity and adventure, from the Gold...
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