Thousand Oaks, California, ranked No.

1 in the country for picnics.

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There’s something about dining al fresco that seems to make food taste better.

A lake in Thousands Oaks, California

A scenic landscapes with a lake and mountains in Thousands Oaks, California.Credit:Nedrofly/Getty Images

Don’t ask me why or how; it is just what it is.

1 spot for a picnic.

Irvine, California, joined Thousand Oaks at the top of the list at No.

Rounding out the top five are Honolulu; Seattle; and Tucson, Arizona.

But we also highly recommend bringing sunscreen and bug spray."

Its also always delicious."

Ison also shared that picnickers should think outside the box when they picnic too.

“So we suggest grabbing croissants and a coffee for an outdoor meal.”

See all the tips and best spots to picnic atlawnstarter.com.