The Reagan Library
In Simi Valley, with Air Force One inside and views over the hills. An afternoon here tells you a lot about a date.
The Golden State
Conservative Dating California: You Are Not the Only One
Our second-biggest state, with members around Los Angeles and Sacramento.
A conservative in California has to look a little harder
Being a conservative single in California can feel lonely. On the general apps, it can feel easier to keep your politics to yourself. Yet millions of Californians vote Republican, and California is our second-biggest state on Maga-Dating, behind only Texas.
About two in three California members are women, and most are between 25 and 44. There is also a more grown-up streak here than in Texas: just over a quarter of our California members are 45 or older.
California members by age
Women65%
Members aged 25 to 4469%
Members aged 45 or over27%
Members under 254%
Shares of our members in California, from our member records.
Red pockets in a blue state
Our biggest California group lives around Los Angeles, and there are members around Sacramento too. Conservative Californians tend to cluster in a few places, and it helps to know them when you search:
- Orange County, long the heart of Southern California conservatism, from Huntington Beach to the canyon suburbs.
- The Inland Empire, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, where house prices are kinder than on the coast.
- The Central Valley, from Bakersfield and Kern County up through Fresno and Modesto, farm country with a strong faith community.
- The north state, around Redding and the mountain counties, where rural life and gun ownership are part of everyday living.
- San Diego County's inland and North County towns, with a large military and veteran community.
If you live in a city where you feel outnumbered, look further afield. A drive from Los Angeles to the Inland Empire or from the Bay Area to the Valley is worth it for someone who shares your values.
California first dates
Sunshine, history and a little country
Some of the best conservative first dates in the country are in California.
A Central Valley farm stand
Fruit stands and farmers' markets up and down Highway 99 make for an easy, unpretentious Saturday morning.
The coast at sunset
A pier walk in Huntington Beach or Oceanside, then fish tacos. Simple, public and very Californian.
Say it on your profile
Our best advice for California conservatives: be open about who you are. Maga-Dating is built for conservatives, so put your faith, your politics and your love of country right on your profile. It helps the right person find you. Our conservative dating profile tips show how, and dating across the political divide asks whether a conservative can date a liberal.
Staying or going
Plenty of California conservatives have thought about moving to Texas, Florida, Idaho or Tennessee. If that is you, say so on your profile. You may find someone with the same plan, and our Texas and Florida pages show the mix of members there. If you are staying put, there is a lot to be said for meeting someone who loves the state as much as you do and wants to make it better.
California dating questions
Are there conservative singles in California?
Yes. California is our second-biggest state, with about two in three members women and just over a quarter aged 45 or over.
Where do California conservatives live?
Our largest group is around Los Angeles, with members around Sacramento too. Statewide, conservatives tend to cluster in Orange County, the Inland Empire, the Central Valley and the north state.