These Are The Best Chocolate Shops In California

By Rebekah Gonzalez

October 28, 2021

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National Chocolate Day is celebrated yearly on October 28.

One of the most popular dessert items is also possibly one of mankind's oldest foods.

According to History.com, chocolate has been traced to the ancient Mayans and even earlier to the ancient Olmecs of southern Mexico.

Today, people all over the world adore chocolate but maybe not as much as our ancient ancestors. The Mayan written history mentions that chocolate drinks were used in celebrations and to finalize monumental transactions.

The Aztecs are reported to have believed cacao was given to them by their gods, making cacao beans even more valuable than gold.

To celebrate one of our oldest and most delicious treats, here are 10 of the best chocolate shops in California according to BestThingsCA.com:

Ginger Elizabeth in Sacramento

Recchiuti in San Francisco

Carlsbad Chocolate Bar in Carlsbad

Dallmann Fine Chocolates in San Diego

Mariette Chocolates in San Jose

ChocoVivo in Los Angeles

Wine Country Chocolates in Glen Ellen

Sunnyland Chocolate Factory in Palm Desert

Drakes Chocolates in Arcata

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Mendocino Chocolate Company in Fort Bragg

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