General
norcal
What does norcal mean?
Shorthand for Northern California, used to mark regional identity as distinct from Southern California.
"NorCal beaches are colder but way emptier."
Origin
Common Californian clipping of 'Northern California.'
Frequently asked questions
What does NorCal mean?
NorCal is short for Northern California, the upper part of the state including the Bay Area, Sacramento, and the redwood coast.
Where's the line between NorCal and SoCal?
There's no official boundary, but people loosely split the state around the middle; NorCal is used to mark a distinct regional identity from Southern California.
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