California
California was the starting place for surfing in the U.S.A . Pack your bags right now because great surf is waiting for you up and down the California coast. You are up for a fabulous ride, but wait, you have no idea where the most daring surf is located. Unlock the California Breakout in 30 minutes and the spot will be revealed. If you are looking for mild surfing spots all year long, head out to Steamer Lane, Malibu, and Rincon. Surf's up!
California was the starting place for surfing in the U.S.A . Pack your bags right now because great surf is waiting for you up and down the California coast. You are up for a fabulous ride, but wait, you have no idea where the most daring surf is located. Unlock the California Breakout in 30 minutes and the spot will be revealed. If you are looking for mild surfing spots all year long, head out to Steamer Lane, Malibu, and Rincon. Surf's up!
California became the 31st state on September 9, 1850. It is the most populous state in the United States and is the third largest state in area. The capital city is Sacramento, but the largest city is Los Angeles.
California became the 31st state on September 9, 1850. It is the most populous state in the United States and is the third largest state in area. The capital city is Sacramento, but the largest city is Los Angeles.
California is bordered on the north by Oregon. Two other states, Nevada and Arizona border California on the east. The Pacific Ocean borders the whole west side of California. And to the south, California shares an international border with the Mexican state of Baja California.
California is bordered on the north by Oregon. Two other states, Nevada and Arizona border California on the east. The Pacific Ocean borders the whole west side of California. And to the south, California shares an international border with the Mexican state of Baja California.
The Official State Nickname of California is "The Golden State."
The Official State Nickname of California is "The Golden State."
It become the official state nickname in 1968.
It become the official state nickname in 1968.
Why?
Why?
Following the discovery of gold in 1848, the population of California exploded.
Following the discovery of gold in 1848, the population of California exploded.
Fields of golden poppies appear each spring all over the state.
Fields of golden poppies appear each spring all over the state.
The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
The clear, golden sunsets clear down the Pacific California coast.
The clear, golden sunsets clear down the Pacific California coast.
Gold is the official state mineral.
Gold is the official state mineral.
Gold and blue are the official state colors.
Gold and blue are the official state colors.
California is a top travel destination state. It is home to many attractions:
- Disneyland
- San Diego Zoo
- LEGOLAND California
- Yosemite National Park
- Big Sur
- Redwood National Park
- San Francisco Cable Cars
- Sequoia & King Canyon National Park
- Lake Tahoe
- Hollywood
- Sea World
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Death Valley
- Pacific Coast Highway
- Joshua Tree National Park
On January 24, 1848, James Marshall, was helping build a lumber mill for John Sutter in Coloma, California. He found a shiny lump of gold in the American River. The news triggered a massive rush of gold-seekers flocking from all over the world. They came to California in hopes of striking it rich. These people were called "forty-niners" because many of them arrived around the year 1849. California was originally nicknamed the Grizzly Bear State, but after the gold rush, it became known as the Golden State.
On January 24, 1848, James Marshall, was helping build a lumber mill for John Sutter in Coloma, California. He found a shiny lump of gold in the American River. The news triggered a massive rush of gold-seekers flocking from all over the world. They came to California in hopes of striking it rich. These people were called "forty-niners" because many of them arrived around the year 1849. California was originally nicknamed the Grizzly Bear State, but after the gold rush, it became known as the Golden State.
California grows a sizable majority of the fruits, vegetables and nuts in the United States. Above 90% of ALL artichokes, walnuts, kiwis, plums, celery, and garlic are grown in the Golden State.
California grows a sizable majority of the fruits, vegetables and nuts in the United States. Above 90% of ALL artichokes, walnuts, kiwis, plums, celery, and garlic are grown in the Golden State.
Just a few of the things invented in California!
Just a few of the things invented in California!
Apple Computer, blue jeans, Disneyland, Barbie, Frisbee, fortune cookie, and popsicles
Apple Computer, blue jeans, Disneyland, Barbie, Frisbee, fortune cookie, and popsicles
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