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This is California

Find better than Hollywood with a California dating site

California: land of beaches, beautiful people, and dreams. Regardless of whether you’re a city type who loves Los Angeles, a policy nerd in Sacramento, a tech enthusiast in the Bay Area or a nature-lover, dating in California has something for you. When it comes to dating in California, the real problem isn’t a lack of potential partners; rather, the opposite. Which is why eharmony is a great choice if you’re looking for a California dating site. Our focus on compatibility and easy-to-use filters, make it simple for California singles to find that special someone.

Where to meet singles in California?

Curious about the dating scene in California? Why not explore the vibrant community of California singles seeking genuine connection online. Whether you’re on the outskirts of Californiaor are eager to connect with singles in nearby towns, eharmony is here to take your dating to another level. Our diverse community is packed with singles who want to find an authentic relationship just beyond California, and we’d love to help you find someone you can just be yourself with.

A California dating site which has helped millions of couples find love

We know you just want to meet singles nearby online. But what if there was a dating site that offered much, much more? eharmony’s unique Compatibility Matching System means you can discover a California dating experience that lets you show your whole personality and find someone who just gets you, for a first date or maybe even a lifetime. We match you on what matters most in a relationship – your values, your needs and how you communicate.

Why you should start dating in California with eharmony

If you’re still wondering what makes eharmony different from the many California dating sites, here’s a few examples:

Your guide to dating in California with eharmony

Want to know more? Here’s your personal California dating guide to taking your love live to the next level.

Discover the real you

eharmony is not just another California dating site – we believe love happens when you find that person who gets you. That’s why everyone starts with our Compatibility Quiz. Your answers help us find the California singles you’re most likely to hit it off with.

Complete your profile

The key to successful California online dating starts with your profile. We make this process as enjoyable as possible by having richly detailed profiles that are easy to digest. That’s why eharmony is the dating app with the highest-rated user profiles3

Explore California singles

In your Discover list, you’ll find every eharmony member who fits your search criteria. Each member you see will display a Compatibility Score based on how likely you are to hit it off. Would you like to narrow down your search to singles near California or is it important to you that your partner also wants to have kids? Of course, we offer you the corresponding and many other filter options. You can also see at a glance what you have in common – this will help you to get in touch easily.

It all starts with a Like

Not sure how to get the conversation started? We’ve made it easy: if something on a member’s profile catches your eye, just hit Like. Then you have the option to add a personalized message. You can hit Like on answers to profile questions, their hobbies or your similarities.

5. Two likes make a Match

Once you get a Like back, it’s a Match. Congratulations! You can now swap messages and send Icebreakers or react with a Smile to get to know each other better.

Because we believe love happens when two people connect based on what really matters. If you’re ready to find out, sign up today.

eharmony is a great California dating site for busy singles

California singles make up a little under a quarter (23.9% )4 of the state’s population. Given the state’s size, that’s still over nine million potential dates. It’s true that dating in California can be challenging, but as with any dream, patience and persistence will get you a long way. While there’s no harm in looking for love the old-fashioned way, eharmony lets you find love at your own pace no matter where you are in the state. Sign up for eharmony and start your California love story today.

Find Real Love on eharmony

eharmony has helped millions of people find real love over the past 20+ years, and we’re on a mission to help millions more achieve the same.

  1. As rated by 2,807 dating app users from the US, UK, Canada and Australia in a 2023 survey 

  2. Based on a 2022 Survey of more than one thousand Respondents from the US, UK, Canada and Australia 

  3. As rated by 2,807 dating app users from the US, UK, Canada and Australia in a 2023 survey 

  4. Statista: “Percentage of single-person households in the United States in 2021, by state” 

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