PSA: Not everyone from California likes to surf or even likes the beach.

While many people out-of-state are eager to go to California beaches to take advantage of the warm weather, most Californians probably don’t go to the beach more than once or twice a year.

In addition to having days when the sun is just too hot, many California beaches are dirty, with trash littered on the sand and murky waters. Since they’re often filled with screaming children and otherwise loud people, beaches are often not a prime destination for true relaxation.

Even though the ocean helps define California, the state  should be known for many other reasons.