What is the oc california song?

"California" (also known as "California (Here We Come)") is a song by American rock band Phantom Planet, which served as the theme song for the popular TV show "The O.C." The song was released in 2002 and gained widespread popularity due to its use in the show, which depicted the lives of wealthy teenagers living in Orange County, California.

The song's catchy, energetic guitar riffs and relatable lyrics made it an instant hit, and it peaked at no. 35 on the UK charts. It was later included in Phantom Planet's album "The Guest," and has since become an iconic song associated with the show and the California surf culture.

The song's lyrics, which include lines like "California here we come, right back where we started from," capture the carefree, youthful spirit of the show's characters and the California lifestyle. It has been covered by numerous artists and was even parodied by "Weird Al" Yankovic as "The Saga Begins," a parody of "American Pie" about Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.