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From skiing Mammoth Mountain to surfing in Rincon to listing his favorite Santa Barbara eats, Rob Lowe is counting down the many reasons he loves California.

• December 06, 2011Rob Lowe's Love for the Great Outdoors
• December 01, 2011Star Ballers and their Celeb Fans
• November 29, 2011The Classic Cars of the Big Screen
• November 29, 2011Putting the Motion in Motion Pictures
• November 23, 2011Dining With The Stars: Celeb-Owned Restaurants
• November 21, 2011Wolfgang Puck on Pioneering California Cuisine

For out-of-state visitors, Rob says it's worth it to rent a convertible and drive from LA to the Big Sur/Monterey area where he promises "the most amazing scenery."

Watch to find out what Santa Barbara restaurant was Julia Childs' fave, and click here for more about California destinations.