Meet Stray Kids Fans in California

California is STAY central on the West Coast of the United States. Between concerts at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, BMO Stadium, and Oracle Arena in the Bay Area, plus K-pop conventions like KCON LA, California STAYs have abundant opportunities to gather and celebrate Stray Kids together under perpetually sunny skies.

Southern California STAYs

Southern California benefits from Los Angeles’ massive K-pop infrastructure. Koreatown in LA is a paradise for fans: K-pop stores stocking every SKZ album version, Korean restaurants where you can fuel up before events, and a constant rotation of cup sleeve cafes and fan events celebrating member birthdays. When SKZ performs at SoFi Stadium, the energy reverberates through the entire city for weeks.

LA-area STAYs organize regular meetups that take advantage of the eternal good weather: beach picnics in Santa Monica with portable speakers playing the entire SKZ discography, hiking groups in Griffith Park that discuss K-pop while trekking, and rooftop photocard trading parties with views of the Hollywood sign. The intersection of LA’s creative industry and K-pop fandom also means many STAYs here are aspiring artists, dancers, and content creators who collaborate on cover videos and fan projects.

Northern California STAYs

Bay Area STAYs organize around San Francisco and Oakland venues. When SKZ plays Oracle Arena, NorCal STAYs coordinate everything from group transportation to pre-show meetup spots in Japantown. San Francisco’s vibrant Korean community in the Richmond and Sunset districts provides the food and culture backdrop for regular gathering spots.

California Road Trip Culture

California’s car culture means STAY road trips are legendary. Caravanning from LA to San Francisco for concerts, driving groups to Las Vegas when Nevada dates are announced, and day trips to San Diego’s Korean cultural festivals create bonding experiences that cement friendships far beyond fandom. Hours in the car together, blasting SKZ albums and stopping at In-N-Out, build the kind of friendship that lasts.

The state’s sprawl also means STAYs in smaller cities (Fresno, Sacramento, San Jose, Riverside) appreciate the community’s online presence between in-person events. Our Discord keeps everyone connected regardless of which California city they call home.

KCON and Conventions

KCON LA is a highlight of the California STAY calendar. Our community organizes group attendance, matching costumes, trading meetups on the convention floor, and after-parties that extend the festival energy. Even when SKZ is not performing, California STAYs attend together for the community experience, general K-pop culture, and the chance to meet fans from other states who traveled for the event.

Connect with California STAYs

Whether you are in Hollywood or the Central Valley, there are STAYs near you. Our community has active regional groups for LA, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, and everywhere in between. Join to find concert buddies, trading partners, and friends who make California sunshine even brighter.