“The California Dream means different things to different people,” said Caroline Beteta, Visit California president and CEO. “This spot showcases why our state’s diversity is second to none — from our epic landscapes, extreme adventures to unparalleled luxury and culinary indulgences to our ‘everybody is welcome culture’ — and these California dreamers prove anything is possible in the Golden State.”
“Living the Dream” continues the tradition of showcasing California’s fun-loving, free-spirited vibe and encourages travelers to visit California for their next dream vacation – whether that entails skiing in the High Sierras, surfing along the coast, or enjoying a laidback retreat in wine country. The spot will run from Feb. 6 through April 24, 2017 concurrently with Visit California’s new family-focused spot, “Welcome to Kidifornia.”
California experiences and locations featured in the “Living the Dream” commercial:
- Paddle boarding on Lake Tahoe’s crystal blue water
- Gabby Reece and Laird Hamilton working out on the beach in Malibu
- Kevin Jorgeson and Tommy Caldwell reaching for a hold in Yosemite
- Enjoying wine overlooking a beautiful Napa Valley vineyard
- Alex Mason slacklining amongst redwoods in Santa Cruz
- Exploring the castle turret at Laguna Beach
- Lounging in luxury, poolside in Palm Springs
- Magic Johnson shooting hoops in Venice Beach during a pickup game
- Corey Lee at the head of an incredibly long dining table at Davenport Beach
- Surfing at sunrise in La Jolla
- George Lopez golfing at sunset on Pebble Beach’s hole 7
- Sandboarding at Oceano Dunes in Pismo Beach
- Anna Faris, clad in a giant mustache dress, on-set in Hollywood
“Living the Dream” is available to view online starting today, along with the new family spot, “Welcome to Kidifornia.” 15-second and 30-second versions of both commercials will air across the United States on a mix of national cable and broadcast television layered with video-on-demand. Broadcast placements include a first-ever appearance in primetime during ABC’s top rated family comedies including “Modern Family,” “Black-ish” and “The Goldbergs.” In the digital space the commercial will play on Hulu, NBC online, ABC online and YouTube.
Both “Living the Dream” and “Welcome to Kidifornia” already launched in Australia (Jan. 22) and the UK (Dec. 26). Adapted TV spots featuring scenes from both spots will air in Mexico (Jan. 30) and China (in May).
Visit California invites travelers to share their California Dreams by using #dreambig and following @VisitCA on Twitter, @VisitCalifornia on Instagram and Visit California on Facebook.
About Visit California
Visit California is a nonprofit organization with a mission to develop and maintain marketing programs – in partnership with the state’s travel industry – that keep California top-of-mind as a premier travel destination. According to Visit California, spending by travelers totaled $122.5 billion in 2015 in California, generating 1,064,000 jobs in the state and $9.9 billion in state and local tax revenues. For more information about Visit California and for a free California Official State Visitor's Guide, go to www.VisitCalifornia.com. For story ideas, media information, downloadable images, video and more, go to www.media.visitcalifornia.com.