The Great Golden State Pharmacy Hunt: How Many CVS Stores Can You Handle?
Ah, California. Land of sunshine, beaches, and... an abundance of CVS stores? You bet! But just how many dot the Golden State? Buckle up, pharmacy enthusiasts (and anyone who needs a last-minute bottle of sunscreen), because we're about to dive into the glorious world of CVS statistics in California.
Counting CVSs: A Mission (Almost) Impossible
Let's be honest, counting grains of sand on a California beach might be easier than getting an exact number of CVS locations. Stores open, stores close, the internet whispers one number, a pigeon on the street corner squawks another. But fear not, intrepid CVS explorers! We've combed the internet (well, mostly avoided rogue pigeons) and found some pretty darn reliable sources.
According to the latest intel (April 2024, to be precise), California boasts over 1,088 CVS locations! That's a whole lot of red signs, friendly pharmacists, and shelves overflowing with dubious candy selections (seriously, what even is a "Sugar Daddy"?).
Wait, 1,088?!
Yup, you read that right. That's more CVS stores than there are In-N-Out Burgers (don't worry, In-N-Out still reigns supreme in our hearts, and stomachs). Basically, you're never more than a sneeze away from a pharmacy run, whether you need emergency allergy meds or just forgot your favorite shade of CVS brand lipstick (because, hey, we've all been there).
California, the CVS Capital of the World (Maybe)?
While California holds the crown for most CVS locations in a single state, it's important to remember, there are a lot of states out there (like, 49 others!). California might be the CVS king (or queen!), but it's not the undisputed monarch.
So, what's the takeaway? California's got a ton of CVS stores, enough to make your head spin (or maybe that's just the dizzying selection of greeting cards?). Whether you love them, tolerate them, or use them as a personal landmark ("Meet me at the CVS on Elm, by the giant rubber ducky pool float"), there's no denying CVS is a California staple.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a sudden urge for a CVS receipt-sized bag of gummy bears and a questionable bottle of hand lotion. Happy adventuring, fellow Californians (and anyone else who finds themselves in the land of endless CVS options)!
