Southern California’s Gen Z isn’t just finding themselves in the waves or on Spotify playlists—they’re crafting a lifestyle built around balance, adrenaline, and authenticity. Behind the pastel lattes, thrifted crop tops, and endless TikTok scrolls sits a deeper rhythm shaping their daily lives: the four R’s — raving, running, rock climbing, and reading . Together, these R’s define a generation oscillating between chaos and calm, dopamine and discipline, screens and stillness