150 California Instagram Captions & Quotes

If you’re looking to spice up your Instagram with some California flair, we’ve got a bunch of captions and quotes that are all about the California life.

California Vacation Captions

California dreaming turned into California doing.
On a California adventure, where every turn is a postcard.
Not just living the dream, I’m living the California dream.
Golden Gate selfies and Napa Valley sippies.
California: where I recharge my body, mind, and phone battery.
Surf, sand, and sunsets: California’s triple threat.
Finding my inner peace and outer tan in California.
Making memories in California, one beach day at a time.
Eating my way through California, where every meal is a feast and every feast Instagram-worthy.
Left my heart in San Francisco, but took a piece of the beach with me.
California: where I’ve mastered the art of sunset chasing and taco tasting.
From the redwoods to the ridges, California’s got views that mess with my photos storage.
Chasing the California sun, because who needs sleep when you have this much beauty?
In a state where the stars are on the ground and in the sky, and I’m just here trying to soak it all in.
California, where the wild meets the refined, and I meet my happy place.
Tried to follow my map, ended up on a surfboard. #OnlyInCalifornia
Here, ‘golden hour’ is anytime I’m on a California beach.

California Living Instagram Captions

California: where the traffic lasts longer than the seasons.
Not saying I live in paradise, but my neighbor is an avocado tree.
Here, sunglasses are a lifestyle, not an accessory.
I speak fluent Hollywood and surfer slang.
My winter wardrobe is just my summer wardrobe with a scarf.
Taco Tuesday on a Friday because California.
Running on coffee and coastal views.
California: where every sunset is an Instagram filter in real life.
In California, we don’t wait for the storm to pass, we surf the waves it brings.
Living in a place where ‘chill’ is both the vibe and the weather forecast.
Where the state bird is the seagull and the state hobby is finding parking.
California: proving that yes, you can indeed wear flip-flops year-round.
Life’s too short for bad vibes or bad wine. Good thing I’m in California.
Here, we measure time in sunsets and tide cycles.
My morning commute involves more palm trees than people.
California: where the dress code always includes a little bit of sparkle and a lot of sunscreen.
Survived another day without becoming a yoga instructor. #SoCalProblems
Where my biggest dilemma is beach or brunch.

California Inspirational Captions

Chasing dreams down Sunset Boulevard. 🌆✨
Rise like the waves of the Pacific. 🌊☀️
Embrace the journey, the West Coast way. 🚗🌅
Golden hours and endless possibilities in Cali. 🌞🌴
From the highest peaks to the deepest seas, California inspires me. ⛰️🌊
Where every sunset paints a new promise. 🌅🎨
Living my California dream, one adventure at a time. 🏞️
In the heart of nature, I find my California soul. 💫
Feel the spirit of the redwoods, timeless and grand. 🌟
Surfing the tides of life, California style. 🏄‍♂️💖
Let the stars guide you in the California night sky. 🌠🌌
From the desert sands to the ocean breeze, find your freedom in the Golden State. 🏜️🌬️🌊
Embrace the endless summer of your California dreams. 🌞🌈

California Quotes

“I love California. It definitely represents wild freedom.” – Jenny O
“If they can’t do it in California, it can’t be done anywhere.” — Taylor Caldwell
“In Los Angeles, everyone is a star.” – Denzel Washington
“San Francisco has only one drawback – ’tis hard to leave.” – Rudyard Kipling
“The Golden State is not just a place, but a way of life; a melting pot of cultures, cuisines, and creativity unlike anywhere else in the world.” – Unknown
“California is where you get to start over” – Tracy Chevalier.
“California is a place of invention, a place of courage, a place of vision, a place of the future. People who made California what it is were willing to take risks, think outside convention and build.” — Nicolas Berggruen
“You haven’t lived until you’ve died in California.” — Mort Sahl
“Everything is just better in California – the wine, the food, fruits and vegetables, the comforts of living. Even the instrumentalists are generous and curious. Everything is wonderful.” – Said by Beth Anderson

California Girls Quotes & Captions

“California is an unbelievable state. One day I might be in a spiritual place like Joshua Tree, then before you know it, I’m eating groovy sushi in a mini-mall. I’m a Cali girl through and through.” — Drew Barrymore
“California Gurls” by Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg: “California girls, we’re unforgettable. Daisy Dukes, bikinis on top.”
“L.A. Love (La La)” by Fergie: “L.A., got the people saying la la la, L.A., love my ladies. All my girls get down on the floor.”
Sun-kissed hair and ocean air, California girls beyond compare. 🌞🌊
Golden glow and go-with-the-flow, the California girl way. 💫🌺
Living the endless summer in true California girl style. 🌴☀️
Wave riders and trendsetters, California girls do it better. 🏄‍♀️👑
Sunkissed and blissed, a California girl’s wishlist. 🌞😌

Song Lyrics

“Made up my mind to make a new start, going to California with an aching in my heart.” – “Going to California” by Led Zeppelin
“Sometimes I feel like my only friend is the city I live in, the city of angels. Lonely as I am, together we cry.” – “Under the Bridge” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
“If you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair.” – “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)” by Scott McKenzie
“Welcome to the Hotel California. Such a lovely place (such a lovely place), such a lovely face.” – “Hotel California” by Eagles
“California love!” – “California Love” by 2Pac featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman
“Dream of Californication.” – “Californication” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
“Beverly Hills, that’s where I want to be! (Gimme, gimme) Living in Beverly Hills.” – “Beverly Hills” by Weezer
“I stay high all the time, just to get by, I climb into the sky and my eyes, they cry, California nights make me feel so happy I could die.” – “California Nights” by Best Coast
“Hollywood infected your brain, you wanted kissing in the rain.” – “Hollywood” by Marina and the Diamonds
“L.A. woman, you’re my woman.” – “L.A. Woman” by The Doors
“Oh California, coming home, I’m going to see the folks I dig, I’ll even kiss a sunset pig, California, I’m coming home.” – “California” by Joni Mitchell
“Meet me in California, I’ll be there waiting for your call.” – “Meet Me in California” by Plain White T’s
California dreamin’ on such a winter’s day.” – From the song “California Dreamin'” by The Mamas & the Papas

California Love Captions

Golden State of mind, with you by my side. 🌅
Cali coastin’ with my main squeeze. 🚗 ❤️
Love is the sunshine to my California day. ☀️❤️
Finding our paradise on the Pacific. 🌊
From the vineyards to the beaches, you’re my favorite Cali feature. 🍷🏖️
Sipping, surfing, and smooching in SoCal. 🍹🏄‍♂️💋
Our love story, scripted in the San Francisco fog. 🌉
Desert dreams and romantic scenes in Joshua Tree. 🌵✨
Cruising down the PCH, in love all the way. 🚗❤️
Eternally enchanted in the redwood’s embrace. 👫
Where the sequoias stand tall, our love outshines them all. ✨
Catching waves and feels along the California coast. 🌊❤️
Our love blooms in the City of Angels. 🌸😇
Lost in LA, but I found you. 🗺️❤️

California Puns

Why did the tomato turn red in California? Because it saw the salad dressing in Hollywood!
What do you call an artistic Californian dog? A Paws Angeles!
What did the grape say when it moved to California? “I’m ready to be wined and dined in Napa Valley!”
Why did the computer go to California? It wanted to surf the internet at Silicon Beach!
Why do cows in California never get lost? Because they always follow the Moo-lholland Drive!
What do you get when you cross a California surfer and a boxer? A wave-knocking punchline!
Why did the earthquake break up with California? It couldn’t handle the San Andreas’s fault line!
What do you call an excellent fisherman in California? A reel star on the Pacific coast!
Why did the tech startup in Silicon Valley go to therapy? Because it had too many unresolved cache issues!
How do you describe an avocado’s journey in California? From being a pit in the valley to becoming the toast of the coast!
Why was the electrician a star in Hollywood? Because he knew how to light up the scene!
What do you call a group of musical whales off the California coast? An orca-stra!
Why don’t secrets last long in Sacramento? Because the walls have ears, and the Capitol dome has a great echo!

California Jokes

Why don’t Californians play hide and seek? Because good luck hiding when everyone’s always finding themselves.
How do you know someone is from California? Don’t worry, they’ll tell you within the first five minutes.
What’s a Californian’s favorite exercise? Jumping to conclusions… about the best vegan restaurants.
Why did the movie star go to the beach in California? Because he wanted to get recognized on a different kind of reel.
How do Californians stay cool? They just chill with their organic, fair-trade, cold-pressed juice.
Why did the tech bro move to California? He heard there was no shortage of “cloud” services.
What do you call an elevator filled with celebrities in Los Angeles? A good place to start networking.
Why don’t California surfers mind the tech boom? Because they’ve always been about those killer waves.
What’s the California state motto? “Eureka! I found the perfect avocado!”
Why do Californians throw the best parties? Because they have the best selection of guest stars and star guests.

California Slang

Things Californians say:

“Dude, that’s gnarly!” – Expressing that something is really cool or impressive.
“Hella” – Used as an intensifier, meaning “very” or “a lot of”, like “hella good” or “hella far”.
“Rad” or “Tubular” – Describing something as awesome or amazing.
“My bad” – Admitting one has made a mistake.
“That’s the bomb” – Meaning something is really great or awesome.
“You’re trippin'” – Telling someone they’re being unreasonable or irrational.
“Going ballistic” – To become extremely angry or upset.
“Fired up” – Getting excited or passionate about something.
“Hundo P” – Shorthand for “100 percent”, meaning absolutely or definitely.
“No cap” – Indicating that something is the honest truth, no lie.
“Salty” – Describing someone who is bitter, angry or resentful.
“Bet” – Used to express agreement or acceptance of a proposition.
“Going golden” – Referring to getting a perfect tan.
“Sending it” – Doing something boldly or without hesitation.
“On fleek” – Describing something as perfect, on-point or well-executed.
“Tech bro” – A term that has become synonymous with the influx of technology workers in areas like Silicon Valley, characterizing a certain demographic known for working in the tech industry.
“Flaking” – Canceling or not showing up to plans at the last minute.

California Sayings

“Hang loose” – Relax and don’t worry too much.
“Totally” – Expressing agreement or emphasis.
“Chill out” – Relax and calm down.
“For sure” – Expressing definite agreement or certainty.
“It’s all good” – Indicating something is fine or not a problem.
“Feelin’ the vibes” – Sensing a positive energy or atmosphere.
“State of the art” – Describing the latest and greatest technology or design.
“Surf’s up!” – Indicating good surfing conditions.

California Regional Terms

“Cali” – A nickname for California, though it’s often used more by non-locals.
“The OC” – Shorthand for Orange County, a popular region in Southern California.
“Norcal” and “Socal” – Referring to Northern and Southern California respectively.
“The 405” or “The 101” – Referring to the major freeways in California.
“June Gloom” – The periods of cloudy, cool weather that often occurs in June along the California coast.
“The Industry” – Referring to the entertainment/media industry centered in Hollywood and Los Angeles.
“Sig Alert” – A term specific to California, particularly Southern California, indicating a major traffic accident or road closure.
“May Gray” – Similar to “June Gloom,” this term refers to the overcast weather pattern that often occurs in May in coastal areas of California.
“The Grapevine” – Refers to a section of Interstate 5 that winds through the mountains between Los Angeles and the San Joaquin Valley.
“Carmageddon” – A term that was coined to describe the massive freeway closures, particularly of the 405 freeway, that were expected to cause widespread traffic congestion in Los Angeles.

That’s a wrap on our California captions collection!

Hope you found something that matches the vibe of your photos and brings out the sunny, laid-back essence of California.

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