Whether you grew up in Southern California or you’ve just lived here long enough to feel like this part of California is home, it’s likely you have fond memories of some classic SoCal locations that remind you of the good ol’ days.

From old-time diners to quaint main streets along some of SoCal’s oldest towns, there are plenty of spaces and places here that make all of us feel nostalgic. Here are nine destinations that come to mind.

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Do any of these spots make you long for the good ol’ days? Please let us know in the comments some of your fond memories.

Now that you’re in a nostalgic state of mind, you might enjoy taking a look at these 12 Vintage Photos of Southern California from the 1950s.

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