The Best of NorCal

Sure, Southern California might get a lot of the attention, but there’s an entire other half of this amazing state! Northern California is home to redwood forests, dramatic Pacific coastlines, and towering mountains. Have you had a chance to visit? Looking to head there soon? Show off the best that NorCal has to offer!

Requirements

  • Find a business, experience, or attraction in Northern California. It must fall into one of these three regions: Gold Country, Shasta Cascade, or the North Coast.
  • Each story should include a minimum of 4 panels of video.
  • Include appropriate information in the Swipe Up section. This could be local tips or a link to learn more.

This challenge ends on April 12th.

Rewards

We’re continuing with the higher rewards you can earn for this challenge!

  1. For every story that meets the requirements above, you will receive $100 towards your Localhood account balance.
  2. Visit California may select your Stories to share on their channels. Creators of these stories will receive an additional $100.

Best Sunset Spots in California

Is there anything better than a stunning sunset? How about one in a stunning location? This challenge is all about pairing California’s best locations with the ideal evening treat – a gorgeous sunset.

Requirements

  • Localhood Stories submitted for this challenge must include footage of a sunset at a unique location accessible to the public.
  • All Stories must meet the base guidelines. However, they are permitted to have fewer than 4 panels.
  • Each creator can submit a maximum of three Stories for this challenge.
  • Stories must be submitted before October 6th.
  • Visit California reserves the right to not compensate Stories that do not fall under this theme or meet the requirements.

Mardi Gras Traditions

Create Localhood Stories about interesting, unique, or memorable Mardi Gras traditions!

Maybe it’s something you personally do during Mardi Gras or maybe it’s one of your favorite traditions celebrated across the state. Feel free to get creative!

Requirements

Watch these tips and consider how you might include one or some of them in your stories!

Each Localhood Story you create for this challenge must:

  1. Include at least five panels, minimum one video
  2. Have appropriate information included in each swipe-up

This challenge must be completed by February 3rd, 2022.

Rewards

How much you earn is up to you!

  • Every story submitted that meets the requirements will receive $25.
  • If you include at least five videos, you’ll receive another $50!
  • And if your story is selected to be featured by Louisiana Travel, you’ll receive another $50!

That means you could receive up to $125 for your Localhood Story!

California Pre-Game

Create Localhood Stories to share your favorite way to prep for the big game. Maybe it’s the best sports bar in town or a takeout place that you have to try when hosting a viewing party. Whatever it is, Go Rams!

Requirements

Create up to 3 different stories about how to enjoy the Superbowl in your corner of California. Feel free to get creative! Stories must be submitted by February 8th.

Each Localhood Story you create for this challenge must:

  1. Include at least four panels.
  2. Have appropriate swipe-up details.
  3. Be majority video content.

Rewards

For every Localhood Story that meets the requirements for this Challenge, you’ll receive $50 as payment once it is approved by Visit California. You’re not required to create all 3, you’ll receive payment for each story!

In addition, selected creators will be contacted for their story or stories to be made into a TikTok and will receive an additional $100 per selected story.

Date Spots

Create Localhood Stories about your favorite date spots. This might be something nearby or maybe it’s a romantic getaway! Show some love for California’s romantic side.

Requirements

Create up to 3 different stories about romantic date spots nearby or afar. Stories must be submitted by February 10th.

Each Localhood Story you create for this challenge must:

  1. Include at least four panels.
  2. Have appropriate swipe-up details.
  3. Be majority video content.

Rewards

For every Localhood Story that meets the requirements for this Challenge, you’ll receive $50 as payment once it is approved by Visit California. You’re not required to create all 3, you’ll receive payment for each story!

In addition, selected creators will be contacted for their story or stories to be made into a TikTok and will receive an additional $100 per selected story.

How To Mardi Gras

Create Localhood Stories with your step-by-step guide on how to get ready for Mardi Gras! What should you bring? What should you wear? Help out potential party-goers!

Requirements

Each Localhood Story you create for this challenge must:

  1. Include at least five panels, minimum one video
  2. Have appropriate information included in each swipe-up

This challenge must be completed by February 17th, 2022.

Rewards

How much you earn is up to you!

  • Every story that meets the requirements receives $25.
  • If you include five or more videos, you’ll receive another $50!
  • And if your story is selected to be featured by Louisiana Travel, you’ll receive another $50!

Oh, and one more thing. The first three creators to complete all ongoing challenges this week will receive an additional $100!

Support Your Localhood

Create Localhood Stories about your favorite local businesses! This can be restaurants, cafes, boutiques, bars – you name it!

You could even make a story with a series of businesses, maybe show off your top five favorites in your area? Spread the love to as many local businesses as you’d like – they deserve it!

Requirements

Each Localhood Story you create for this challenge must:

  1. Include at least five panels, minimum one video
  2. Have appropriate information included in each swipe-up

This challenge must be completed by February 17th, 2022.

Rewards

How much you earn is up to you!

  • Every story that meets the requirements receives $25.
  • If you include five or more videos, you’ll receive another $50!
  • And if your story is selected to be featured by Louisiana Travel, you’ll receive another $50!

Oh, and one more thing. The first three creators to complete all ongoing challenges this week will receive an additional $100!

Epic Spots in California

California has so much to explore and we’re confident that you know the best spots around. Show them off! From popular destinations like Yosemite and Lake Tahoe to less well-known but equally epic locations, we want to see them all.

Requirements

For every Localhood Story that meets the requirements for this Challenge, you’ll receive $50 as payment once it is approved by Visit California. You’re not required to create all 5, you’ll receive payment for each story!

There are two bonuses you can receive for this challenge:

  1. If your story is chosen to be featured by Visit California, you’ll receive an additional $100!
  2. If you create a story about a location that the lovely folks at Visit California haven’t ever heard of, you’ll receive an additional $250!!

Rewards

For every Localhood Story that meets the requirements for this Challenge, you’ll receive $50 as payment once it is approved by Visit California. You’re not required to create all 5, you’ll receive payment for each story!

There are two bonuses you can receive for this challenge:

  1. If your story is chosen to be featured by Visit California, you’ll receive an additional $100!
  2. If you create a story about a location that the lovely folks at Visit California haven’t ever heard of, you’ll receive an additional $250!!

Get Outside

Create Localhood Stories about your favorite outdoor experiences around Louisiana! Show off the natural beauty this state has to offer, whether it’s a park around the corner or a secluded lake.

Requirements

Each Localhood Story you create for this challenge must:

  1. Include at least five panels, minimum one video
  2. Have appropriate information included in each swipe-up

This challenge must be completed by March 3rd, 2022.

Rewards

How much you earn is up to you!

  • Every story that meets the requirements receives $25.
  • If you include five or more videos, you’ll receive another $50!
  • And if your story is selected to be featured by Louisiana Travel, you’ll receive another $50!

Dreaming 'bout the West Coast [ORIG]

OneRepublic has just launched their song “West Coast” and they’ve partnered with Visit California to promote the track, which includes many references to the California coast and way of life. Creators can make a compilation to a snippet of the song.

Requirements

  • Create a compilation of images and videos that show how you dream about the West Coast.
  • Play into lyrics such as “seeing signs for California, trade the shade for something warmer… I’ve been dreaming ‘bout the west coast”. 
  • For inspiration, follow a similar aesthetic as this campaign.
  • Video length: 10-20 seconds.

The link to the segment of the song that will be available for use can be found here. Creators can choose the portion of the song they would like to use, they are not required to use the entire clip. 

This challenge ends on Sunday, March 13th.

Rewards

There are three ways to earn rewards for this challenge:

  1. $50 – Create a TikTok-ready file for Visit California to share to their feed (with credit of course). You can create this within TikTok, add the West Coast song directly within the app, then download the file and share it with us here.
  2. $50 – Share this same TikTok to your own feed.
  3. $50 – Upload the same or similar file to your Localhood app to create a Localhood Story.

By completing all the steps above, you’ll earn up to $150!

There are a few bonuses that are available to creators:

  1. Visit California is choosing 2-3 stories to share to their TikTok feed. We’ll add $100 to your Localhood balance if your story is chosen!
  2. OneRepublic will be re-sharing a few stories from this trend to their own feed – yours could be selected!

Museums & Galleries

Create Localhood Stories about the museums or galleries your city & state have to offer! The best part? It’s on us. Share a receipt or ticket stub to hello@localhood.com and we’ll reimburse you straight to your Localhood account balance.

Requirements

  • Each Localhood Story you create for this challenge must:
    • Include at least four panels.
    • Have appropriate swipe-up details.
    • Be majority video content.

    This challenge ends on Sunday, March 27th.

Rewards

For every Localhood Story that meets the requirements for this Challenge, you’ll receive $50 once it is approved by Visit California.

Louisiana is a Trip

Who’s ready to let the good times roll in Louisiana? Louisiana Travel has put together some themed trip itineraries for all types of travelers. Take a look and share any stories you have from these trip plans!

Requirements

  • Each Localhood Story you create for this challenge must:
    1. Include content from any location, business, or attraction included in any of these trip itineraries.
    2. Include at least five panels, minimum one video.
    3. Include a link to the full trip itinerary in the swipe-up section.

    This challenge must be completed by March 27th, 2022.

Rewards

How much you earn is up to you!

  • Every story that meets the requirements receives $25.
  • If you include five or more videos, you’ll receive another $50!
  • And if your story is selected to be featured by Louisiana Travel, you’ll receive another $50!

Hidden Gems & Secret Spots

Show off your favorite secret spots, hidden gems, and local hangouts near you. What’s a truly distinctive Louisiana experience that you don’t think gets enough attention? Maybe it’s a swimming spot that only the locals know about or a particularly under-trafficked hike. Or maybe it’s a local pub that doesn’t get the recognition it deserves.

Requirements

Each Localhood Story you create for this challenge must:

  1. Include at least five panels, minimum one video
  2. Have appropriate information included in each swipe-up

This challenge must be completed by March 27th, 2022.

Rewards

How much you earn is up to you!

  • Every story that meets the requirements receives $25.
  • If you include five or more videos, you’ll receive another $50!
  • And if your story is selected to be featured by Louisiana Travel, you’ll receive another $50!

Lastly, as a fun bonus – any story made about a location that the lovely folks at Louisiana Travel haven’t heard about yet will receive another $50!!

Sportsman's Paradise

With year-round hunting, fishing, golf, and countless other opportunities for outdoor recreation, it is easy to see why Louisiana’s nickname is “Sportsman’s Paradise.” Sure, that’s a lot to live up to. But with thousands of hiking and biking trails, beautiful State Parks, and one of the largest game preserves in the United States, Louisiana is the ultimate outdoor playground.

Requirements

Each Localhood Story you create for this challenge must:

  1. Include content about any outdoor activity you can do in Louisiana! This could be fishing, golfing, biking, hiking, or anything else you enjoy in the outdoors. Check out this page for inspiration.
  2. Include at least five panels, minimum one video.

This challenge must be completed by April 10th, 2022.

Rewards

How much you earn is up to you!

  • Every story that meets the requirements receives $25.
  • If you include five or more videos, you’ll receive another $50!
  • And if your story is selected to be featured by Louisiana Travel, you’ll receive another $50!

A California Scavenger Hunt

We’re on a hunt to gather content from around the state this month and we need YOUR help! For this challenge, you can earn more for being among the first to create a Localhood Story in a city found on the list below.

Requirements

  • Create a Localhood Story about an experience, business, or attraction in any of the cities found in the list in “Requirements”.
  • You must include that city as the address in the swipe-up section.
  • You can use the new video length feature! There is no minimum requirement for panels, just a minimum of 30 seconds of total video.
  • Include information in the Swipe Up section, such as local tips or a link to learn more.

This challenge ends on May 1st.

Rewards

For this challenge, you will earn more if you’re among the first to create a Story.

  1. The first five Stories published in a city on the list below will earn $100.
  2. After that, Stories that meet the requirements above will receive $50.

Cities where you can earn $100: Big Bear Lake, Laguna Beach, Napa, Calistoga, Torrance, Oxnard, Berkeley, Eureka, Coronado, Dana Point, Pismo Beach, Palm Springs, San Jose, Monterey, Oakland, Sonoma, Anaheim, Santa Rosa, Oceanside, Redding.

Cities where you can earn $50: Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Santa Barbara.

Please note, an individual creator can earn a maximum of $1,000 from this challenge alone.

The Unexplored Coast

Romance finds a home in this idyllic coastal land, where ocean fog rolls in to blanket hushed redwood forests. Along more than 100 miles of coast, artists set up easels to paint scenes of pounding surf, picturesque headlands, and whitewashed cottages in towns like Mendocino or Eureka. Create Localhood Stories about California’s rugged North Coast!

Requirements

  • Create a Localhood Story about an experience along California’s North Coast.
  • It must be north of Mendocino, click here for a map.
  • Each story should include a minimum of 4 panels of video.
  • Include information in the Swipe Up section, such as local tips or a link to learn more.

This challenge ends on June 5th.

Rewards

  1. For every story that meets the requirements above, you will receive $100 towards your Localhood account balance.
  2. Visit California may select your Stories to share on their channels. Creators of these stories will receive an additional $100.

Please note that an individual creator can earn a maximum of $1,000 from this challenge alone.

Underrated Parks

We’ve all heard of Yosemite, Joshua Tree, and Death Valley. But did you know that California is home to six more National Parks? And 280 State Parks? In this challenge, show off the natural beauty of California in places that sometimes aren’t top of mind.

Requirements

    • Create a Localhood Story about an experience in a National or State Park in California.
    • Each story should include a minimum of 4 panels of video.
    • Include information in the Swipe Up section, such as local tips or a link to learn more.
    • Each creator can make a maximum of two stories per park.

    This challenge ends on May 1st.

Rewards

This is a challenge about underrated parks – the less well-known, the better!

  1. For every story that meets the requirements above, you will receive $50 towards your Localhood account balance.
  2. For any story about a National Park other than Yosemite, Joshua Tree, Death Valley, or Redwood you’ll receive an additional $100 (total = $150).
  3. For any story about a State Park in California, you’ll receive an additional $50 (total = $100).
  4. Visit California may select your Stories to share on their channels. Creators of these stories will receive an additional $100.

Check out these links for some ideas about National and State Parks in California!

Please note, an individual creator can earn a maximum of $1,000 from this challenge alone.

Louisiana's State Parks

Louisiana’s State Parks boast superb fishing, boating, paddling and water sports. Or get up close with nature on biking and hiking trails, where birdwatching is some of the finest in the country. Share stories about your favorite memories in these parks!

Requirements

Each Localhood Story you create for this challenge must:

  1. Include content about any of Louisiana’s 22 State Parks. You can find out more info about each one here.
  2. Include at least four panels, minimum one video.
  3. Include appropriate information in the Swipe Up section. This could be local tips, a favorite hike, or a fun activity recommendation.

This challenge must be completed by May 22, 2022.

Rewards

How much you earn is up to you!

  • Every story that meets the requirements receives $25.
  • If you include at least 30 seconds of video in total, you’ll receive another $75!
  • And if your story is selected to be featured by Louisiana Travel, you’ll receive another $100!

A Day in ____

If a friend or family member only had one day to visit your corner of Louisiana, where would you take them throughout the day? Maybe start at a place to eat then head over to a fun outdoor activity and finish the day off with some friendly drinks? Show off your itinerary in a Localhood Story!

Requirements

Each Localhood Story you create for this challenge must:

  1. Include at least three different locations, with unique swipe-up information for each.
  2. Be titled “A Day in [enter your city or area here]”
  3. Try to include mostly video!

This challenge must be completed by May 22, 2022.

Rewards

We’re increasing the rewards you can earn for this challenge!

  • Every story that meets the requirements receives $25.
  • If you include five or more videos, you’ll receive another $75!
  • And if your story is selected to be featured by Louisiana Travel, you’ll receive another $100!

Explore the World in California

Thinking of visiting a European winery this year? It might be easier to check out Castello di Amorosa just outside of San Francisco! What about a trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast? Sounds lovely, but did you know that Catalina Island coastal cliffside homes are a lot closer? This challenge is all about finding places around California that remind you of somewhere else in the world (or maybe even outside of this world).

Requirements

  • Create a Localhood Story about a place in California that reminds you of somewhere else outside the state (maximum one story per location)
  • Use the text feature on the first panel to specify where you’re reminded of
  • Add appropriate information in the swipe up section
  • Include a minimum of four video panels

This challenge ends on June 30th.

Rewards

  1. Each Localhood Story that meets the requirements above will receive $50
  2. Each Localhood Story submitted before June 17th will receive an additional $50
  3. Visit California may select your Stories to share on their channels. Creators of these stories will receive an additional $100.

Please note that an individual creator can earn a maximum of $1,000 from this challenge alone.

You Think You Know California? [ORIG]

California is home to too many hidden gems and undiscovered wonders to count, but that hasn’t stopped Visit California from trying! In the recently released California Visitor’s Guide, you can find 335 recommendations of places to stay, discover, eat, or explore. Organized by region & city, search through it to see if any spark inspiration or if you’ve already been lucky enough to visit! 

Requirements

    • Review the California Visitor’s Guide. If you’d like a physical copy, you can order one here.
    • Create a Localhood Story about one of the 335 recommendations found throughout the Guide. If you would like to search for your city, flip to page 190 to see where it falls into the guide.
    • The Story should include a minimum of 4 panels and be a majority video.
    • Updated 05/31: Each creator can submit only one Localhood Story for this challenge.
    • Include a link to the guide in the swipe-up section.

    This challenge ends on June 30th.

Rewards

  1. We know that this challenge requires a bit of extra thinking, so we’re increasing the rewards you can earn earier in this challenge!
    1. For every story you create for this challenge between now and March 31st, we’ll add $100 towards your Localhood account balance.
    2. Between April 1st – June 30th, stories created for this challenge will receive $50.
    3. Visit California will select 2-3 stories to share on their channels. Creators of these stories will receive an additional $100.

You Think You Know California?

California is home to too many hidden gems and undiscovered wonders to count, but that hasn’t stopped Visit California from trying! In the recently released California Visitor’s Guide, you can find 335 recommendations of places to stay, discover, eat, or explore. Organized by region & city, search through it to see if any spark inspiration or if you’ve already been lucky enough to visit! 

Requirements

    • Review the California Visitor’s Guide. If you’d like a physical copy, you can order one here.
    • Create a Localhood Story about one of the 335 recommendations found throughout the Guide. If you would like to search for your city, flip to page 190 to see where it falls into the guide.
    • The Story should include a minimum of 4 panels and be a majority video.
    • Include a link to the guide in the swipe-up section.

    This challenge ends on June 30th.

Rewards

  1. We know that this challenge requires a bit of extra thinking, so we’re increasing the rewards you can earn earlier in this challenge!
    1. For every story you create for this challenge between now and March 31st, we’ll add twice the rewards towards your Localhood account balance.
    2. Between April 1st – June 30th, stories created for this challenge will receive the regular reward value.
    3. Visit California will select 2-3 stories to share on their channels. Creators of these stories will receive additional rewards.

Show Off Your Localhood

Create Localhood Stories to show off five favorite spots around your neighborhood or city – the kind of places you would recommend to a friend who’s visiting for a few days.

Requirements

    • Create up to five stories about the following categories:
      1. Your favorite coffee shop and/or breakfast spot.
      2. A must-eat food spot (can be lunch or dinner).
      3. A fun activity in your area.
      4. Something outside in nature!
      5. This one is up to you!

      Each Localhood Story you create for this challenge must:

      1. Include at least four panels.
      2. Have appropriate swipe-up details.
      3. Be majority video content.

      This challenge ends June 30th.

Rewards

    1. For every Localhood Story that meets the requirements for this Challenge, you’ll receive $50 once it is approved by Visit California. Each creator can submit five stories for this challenge.
    2. Visit California may select your Stories to share on their channels. Creators of these stories will receive an additional $100.

Off the Beaten Path

There are hundreds of cities and towns around Louisiana, each filled with its own unique charm. Most folks know about the bigger cities, but what about those small towns off the beaten path? Sometimes they provide the most memorable moments from road trips or weekend getaways!

Requirements

  • Create Localhood Stories about Louisiana towns that are “off the beaten path”
  • The town you select must be somewhere other than the well-known cities (New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, and Lake Charles)
  • Include a minimum of four video panels and provide text descriptions
  • Add appropriate information in the swipe up section

This challenge ends on July 3rd, 2022.

Rewards

  • Each Localhood Story that meets the requirements above will receive $50
  • Each Localhood Story submitted before June 24th will receive an additional $50
  • Louisiana Travel may select your Stories to share on their channels – creators of these stories will receive an additional $100

No individual creator can earn more than $1,000 from this challenge

Dreaming 'bout the West Coast

OneRepublic has just launched their song “West Coast” and they’ve partnered with Visit California to promote the track, which includes many references to the California coast and way of life. Creators can make a compilation to a snippet of the song.

Requirements

  • Create a compilation of images and videos that show how you dream about the West Coast.
  • Play into lyrics such as “seeing signs for California, trade the shade for something warmer… I’ve been dreaming ‘bout the west coast”. 
  • For inspiration, follow a similar aesthetic as this campaign.
  • Video length: 10-20 seconds.

The link to the segment of the song that will be available for use can be found here. Creators can choose the portion of the song they would like to use, they are not required to use the entire clip. 

This challenge ends on Sunday, March 13th.

Rewards

  • There are three ways to earn rewards for this challenge:
    1. Create a TikTok-ready file for Visit California to share to their feed (with credit of course). You can create this within TikTok, add the West Coast song directly within the app, then download the file and share it with us here.
    2. Share this same TikTok to your own feed.
    3. Upload the same or similar file to your Localhood app to create a Localhood Story.

    You’ll earn $$ for completing one or more of the tasks above.

  • There are a few bonuses that are available to creators:
    1. Visit California is choosing 2-3 stories to share to their TikTok feed. We’ll add more to your Localhood balance if your story is chosen!
    2. OneRepublic will be re-sharing a few stories from this trend to their own feed – yours could be selected!

California Haunts

It’s time to bring out the costumes, ready the candy, & sharpen your pumpkin carving tools – it’s almost Halloween! For this challenge, we’re looking to showcase California’s coolest haunted attractions, creepy ghost towns, and scary local Halloween horror-themed events throughout the month of October.

Requirements

  • Localhood Stories submitted for this challenge must focus on a Halloween-themed activity, place, or experience in California.
  • All Stories must meet the base guidelines.
  • Stories must be submitted by October 23rd. Early submission is encouraged for the best chance at your content being showcased on Visit California’s channels!
  • Each creator can submit a maximum of two Stories for this challenge
  • Visit California reserves the right to not compensate Stories that do not fall under this theme or meet the requirements.

Fall Activities in California

Fall is in the air! We know, we want summer to last just as long as you, but there’s still a special place in our heart for a crisp fall day. For this challenge, show off California’s most iconic fall experiences. We’re looking for activities like visiting pumpkin patches, apple picking, or the best spots in California to see fall foliage.

Requirements

  • Localhood Stories submitted for this challenge must focus on a fall-themed activity, place, or experience
  • All Stories must meet the base guidelines.
  • Stories must be submitted by October 31st.
  • Each creator can submit a maximum of three Stories for this challenge.
  • Visit California reserves the right to not compensate Stories that do not fall under this theme or do not meet the guidelines above.

Louisiana is a Trip

Who’s ready to let the good times roll? Louisiana Travel has put together 30 trip ideas for a day, two, or a whole weekend around the state. For this challenge, take a look at the itineraries and submit Localhood Stories about any of the stops along each one. The Localhood Story should include multiple stops along these itineraries.

  • Each Localhood Story submitted for this challenge must be about at least two locations found on the same itinerary from the list of thirty on this page.
  • All stories must meet our base guidelines, please reach out to hello@localhood.com if you have any questions about them.
  • Each creator can submit a maximum of five Localhood Stories for this challenge.
  • Stories must be submitted no later than December 1st.
  • Louisiana Travel reserves the right to not compensate Stories that do not meet the theme or the requirements outlined here.

Louisiana's Best Photo Ops

Know a good place to strike a pose? This challenge is all about showing off Lousiana’s beautiful backdrops. Maybe that could be your favourite piece of public art, or a natural landscape that just can’t be beat. Wherever you would go to snag the perfect pic, share it as a Localhood Story to earn rewards!

  • All Localhood Stories submitted for this challenge must be about a beautiful photo-opportunity in the state of Louisiana.
  • All stories must meet our base guidelines, please reach out to hello@localhood.com if you have any questions about them.
  • Each creator can submit a maximum of three Localhood Stories for this challenge.
  • Stories must be submitted no later than December 1st.
  • Louisiana Travel reserves the right to not compensate Stories that do not meet the theme or the requirements outlined here.

Holiday Happenings

The official countdown to Christmas has begun! Between the lights, festivals and full town transformations, there is no shortage of ways to take in the magic of the holidays. This challenge is not just about capturing holiday events but rather about showcasing the best and unique ways to celebrate in California.

  • The story must showcase a unique or epic holiday experience. Examples include: Riverside’s Mission Inn lights, Newport Beach Boat Parade, the Skunk Train’s Magical Christmas Train, LEGOLAND’s Christmas tree and full town transformations.
  • Localhood Stories submitted for this challenge must be real-time (2022 fall/winter). You cannot submit footage from prior years, unless you can confirm that the event or experience is unchanged this year.
  • All Stories must meet the base guidelines.
  • Each creator can submit a maximum of 3 Stories for this challenge.
  • Stories must be submitted by December 11th.
  • Visit California reserves the right to not compensate Stories that do not fall under this theme or meet the posted requirements.