Working on an L.A. Playlist for the Drive Out

I know its a while off, but a good, themed playlist can make or break a long drive.  This is what I’ve come up with so far (mostly the obvious, in no particular order):

1. Beach Boys – California Girls
2. Notorious B.I.G. – Back to Cali
3. Joy Electric – Matterhorn (not sure if this is a reference to Disneyland or not)
4. Bright Eyes – June on the West Coast
5. The Ataris – “Summer ’79” OR “Alone in Santa Cruz”
6. Everclear – “Santa Monica” OR “Like a California King”
7. Decembrists – “Valencia” OR “Los Angeles, I’m Yours
8. Yellowcard – Ocean Avenue
9. Sonic Youth – Pacific Coast Highway
10. 2Pac – To Live and Die in L.A.
11. 2Pac – California Love
12. The Mamas and The Papas – California Dreamin
13. Green Day – Welcome to Paradise
14. Mos Def – Kalifornia
15. Guns N’ Roses – “Welcome to the Jungle” OR “Paradise City”
16. Weezer – Beverly Hills
17. Phantom Planet – California
18. Rilo Kiley – I love L.A.
19. Red Hot Chili Peppers – Californication
20. Less Than Jake – Hell Looks a Lot Like L.A.
21. The Game – California Vacation [not safe for work, or most parents]
22. Eagles – Hotel California

I know it’s genre-biased, and I’m sure I’m missing some Dre and Snoop, but this is what came to my head, or came up with quick searches of my library.  If you have suggestions, please post them here.