20 essential songs about California

Flip through the gallery for 20 of the most iconic songs written about California, from the haunting "San Francisco" to the legendary Beach Boys classic "California Girls." 
Whether you're a California native, a transplant, or simply dream of living there, the world of music offers no shortage of tunes written in tribute to the Golden State. These songs span a wide range of genres, from soul to folk to hip-hop, and there's an iconic California song for pretty much any music fan.  Flip through the gallery for 20 of the most iconic songs written about California, from the haunting San Francisco to the legendary Beach Boys classic California Girls. 

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