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Golden State celebrates the best of California

Curators and exporters of the California dream, our stories are rooted in culture, community, and ideas that champion a purpose-driven lifestyle. Our content reflects the best of who we are and where we come from. Each day we feature new stories and series that explore all aspects of California living, from food, music and wellness to sustainability and outdoor living. Our passion is local but our reach is planetary.

Golden State is part of the Emergent Media network, which also includes Paradise, SHLTR, California Love, Cabinfeed and Surfers.




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Golden State shares distinctive California voices with the world. If you’re a creator who loves to tell stories about California and its people—or if you’re a brand looking to partner with us—we’d love to connect with you!


Affiliate & Advertiser Disclosure

We always aim to provide unbiased editorial content created by our team of writers and editors. We occasionally utilize affiliate links for products and services featured in our content, and we may receive compensation if you make purchases via those links. From time to time we also publish sponsored editorial content on our site; sponsored content is always clearly marked as such.

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