Like ancient global empires of the past, social media platforms are constantly rising and falling. We have the Myspace profile ruins, a booming Twitter population, and the buzzy new kid on the block — TikTok. More than just dance challenges and Starbucks drink hacks, TikTok offers a world of wonder, and you don’t even have to travel outside the country to view it. In honor of the 31st state in the union, here are 31 California hidden gems as seen on TikTok.
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1. A dreamy outdoor tequila bar in San Jose
@bui_basics Here is a #tequilabar we discovered in the Bay Area, California. It has yummy #craftcocktails and the best #bohochic vibes. Highly recommend!
2. Narnia in Mill Valley
@localgetaways This dreamy sunrise spot is only a few minutes off Hwy 101 🐴✨ #horses#sunrise#bayarea#beautifuldestinations#millvalley#horsehill#marincounty#views
3. Ice cream tacos in Los Angeles
@losangeles_eats FOLLOW to find out WHERE everything posted on this page is from! Revealing locations at 100k! 👅 #icecream LegendaryChallenge #GreentoPurple
4. Surfing without getting in the water in Dana Point
@localgetaways You don’t have to get wet to go surfing #golfboard #golflife #golfing #surfing #surfboard #onthegreen
5. Paragliding proposals in Santa Barbara
@santabarbarapicnicco This wasn’t planned… 🪂 #busythinkingabout #picnic #paragliding #santabarbara #picnicfantasy
6. A gorgeous indoor/outdoor restaurant in Corte Madera
@localgetaways The newest RH rooftop restaurant in Corte Madera — thanks for the tip @destroyeats! #rh #rhrooftop #cortemadera #marin #traveltiktok #bayareafoodies
7. The epitome of the Southwest in Joshua Tree
@eagertravele My fav trail in Joshua Tree National Park #foryoupage #fypage #nationalpark #joshuatree #joshuatreenationalpark #hikingtrail #california #california
8. Kayaking with seals and otters in Moss Landing
@localgetaways Kayaking in Elkhorn Slough, tons of sea otters and seals!#kayakingadventures#seaotter#seals#weekendvibes#elkhornsloughmontereybay@elkhornslough.org
9. A restaurant with a funicular in Capitola
https://www.tiktok.com/@amanii.xo/video/6949624828781513990?lang=en&is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
10. The Taj Mahal floating home in Sausalito
@localgetaways Sausalito’s Taj Mahal floating home at sunrise #sausalito #marincounty
11. A hidden gem paradise in Laguna Beach
@exploringwithvee After more than a year finally got to go haha #lagunabeach #socal #leavenotrace #hiddengems
12. The best vegan wrap in the North Bay
@localgetaways The best vegan wrap in the North Bay! #veganfood#sausalito#hiddengems#veganwrap#bayareafoodies#foodtiktok#livelongandprosper#vulcan#hikingfood
13. Sunflower maze in Carlsbad
@lewildexplorer Sunflowers and Strawberries in SoCal! #socal #sandiego #outdoors #california
14. Self-serve boba in Irvine
@queenchristinnee try it lol!! address is: 13252 Jamboree RdIrvine, CA 92602United States #boba #bobalove #orangecounty #socal #irvine #goodeats #explorecalifornia
15. Drive-thru tree in Eureka
@santanalovee Missing road trips with my bae 🥺 #chandelier #chandeliertree #sequoia #eureka #california #drivethru
16. The dreamiest hotel in Cambria
@codingbff Hidden gem in California. #cambria #lodge #whitewater #moonstonebeach #roadtrip #stayvacation #hotelcalifornia #centralcalifornia #airbnb
17. An outdoor art wonderland at the Salton Sea
@viancacastro Found this cool place because of TikTok 😎 #bombaybeach #saltonsea #getaway #ArtSkills #Walmart2hrExpress #art #museum #drivein
♬ Runaway (U & I) [Svidden & Jarly Remix] [Paper Towns Soundtrack Version] – Galantis
18. The best egg sandwiches in Cupertino
@bayareafoodies Like 👍, if you love eggs! #egg #eggs #eggsandwich #tiktokfood #tiktokfoodie #cupertino #bayarea #sanjose #viral #fyp #foryou
19. Independence Trail in Grass Valley
@wendibennettzimmerman #grassvalley #california #independencetrail #hikingadventures
20. Stunning sunsets at June Lake
@thesocalgal One of California’s lesser known hikes! #californiaadventure #norcal #naturelover #junelake #sierranevada #hiddengems #california #hikingtips
21. Railbikes in Sacramento
@maddy.edmunds Reposting this footage ✨ Sacramento RiverFox Train Railbikes #thingstodoinsacramento #thingstodoinsac #sactiktok #916tiktok #916 #railbikes
22. Clearwater kayaking in Tahoe
@thecameronlee Would you do it? #travel #laketahoe #fyc #foryou #travelmememories #kayak #nature #lakeview #adventure #traveltheworld #WorldSeries #GamingLife
23. A secret garden restaurant in LA
@labucketlist Who’s heading to Fia for dinner this weekend? 🌱 #la #santamonica #bucketlisters
24. Portside Pier in San Diego
@meganelisevarela Have you been here yet?? 😍 #sandiego #eatlocal #datenight #girlsnight #localbeer #craftbrewery #sandiegocheck #comfortfood #smallbusiness
25. A color-changing butterfly drink in San Francisco
@allie.eats Too extra or not extra enough? 💁🏻♀️ #foodinfluencer #foodie #sanfrancisco #bayareacheck #bayareafoodies #instaworthy #prettydrinks
26. Kelso Dunes in Mojave National Preserve
@readysetpto add to your bucket list people!! #kelsodunes #california #mojavedesert #sanddunes @harimarishoes #travel #adventure #losangeles
27. The perfect beer garden date spot in Oakland
@millie.lai Quick trip to #oakland #beergarden #brewery #minivlog #tiktokfoodie #supportlocal #drakesdealership #drakesoakland #pizza 🍻🍕🥳
28. The historic Sutro Baths
@bossybrittany 1004 Point Lobos Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121 for everyone asking where Sutro Baths are! ❤️📍 #sanfrancisco #sutrobaths #onestepcloser
29. Big Sur Bakery
@millie.lai Stopped by here for ☕️ & pastries while at Big Sur!💫 #bigsur #bigsurbakery #coffeeshop #bakery #sffoodie #norcal #bigsurca
30. Año Nuevo State Park
@puretrips Finding hidden gem #3 at Año Nuevo State Park #hiddengem #pch #highway1 #pacificcoasthighway #hiddencove #californiabeach #tiktoktaughtme
31. And more amazing food in San Francisco
@nicolejadeyee Don’t sleep on this bakery – #janethebakery #fyp #bakery #croissant #kouignamann #cookie #food #review #foodtiktok #sanfrancisco #sf #foryou
