California, U.S. state on the Pacific coast, United States
California extends from the Pacific Ocean to the Sierra Nevada mountains, encompassing beaches, forests, deserts, and valleys across 423,970 square kilometers.
The California Gold Rush of 1848 brought more than 300,000 people to the territory, leading to its statehood in 1850 as the 31st state.
The state maintains 280 state parks, 9 national parks, and multiple museums, theaters, and entertainment venues spread throughout its major metropolitan areas.
California operates the largest public university system in the United States with 23 campuses serving more than 485,000 students annually.
The General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park stands as the largest tree on Earth by volume, measuring 83 meters tall and 11 meters wide.
Location: United States
Inception: September 9, 1850
Capital city: Sacramento
Elevation above the sea: 884 m
Part of: contiguous United States
Shares border with: Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, Baja California
Address: California, USA
Website: https://ca.gov
GPS coordinates: 36.70146,-118.75600
Latest update: June 21, 2025 07:11
These California locations combine entertainment with education. Theme parks, museums, and nature centers provide interactive experiences for children. The offerings include scientific experiments, animal observations, rides, and hands-on learning opportunities for different age groups.
California's beaches range from the busy southern coast to the remote northern shores. Each location offers specific features: Santa Monica's pier, Venice's cultural scene, Laguna's scenic views, and Pfeiffer's mineral-colored sand. The coastline includes urban beaches with facilities, natural areas with rock formations, and protected marine zones for water sports and wildlife observation.
SoFi Stadium
308.6 km
Sphere
328.4 km
Golden Gate Bridge
352.5 km
Bohemian Grove
423.1 km
Disneyland
330.8 km
Alcatraz Island
348.1 km
Hoover Dam
368.2 km
Hollywood Walk of Fame
291.8 km
Allegiant Stadium
327.3 km
Yosemite National Park
135 km
Death Valley
171.2 km
Apple Park
297.6 km
Crypto.com Arena
299.2 km
RMS Queen Mary
332.2 km
Las Vegas Strip
327.6 km
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
302.2 km
Lucasfilm
349.4 km
El Capitan
139 km
Hearst Castle
244.4 km
Big Sur
265.5 km
Neverland Ranch
248.8 km
Playboy Mansion
293.7 km
Hollywood Sign
288.5 km
Rose Bowl
287.8 km
Levi's Stadium
296 km
La Brea Tar Pits
295.9 km
General Sherman
13.3 km
Universal Studios Hollywood
287.9 kmReviews
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