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California Vacations

California became the 31st on September 9, 1850.
The Capitol is: Sacramento
The Largest City is: Los Angeles

Official State Website

State of California Vacations



State Park
Below you will find listings and information about California's State Parks.
Point Lobos State Reserve Humboldt Redwoods State Parks List
Henry W. Coe State Park Mount San Jacinto Torrey Pines State Reserve
Russian Gulch State Park


National Parks, Monuments and Trails
Below you will find listings and information about National Parks, National Monuments, and National Trails located in California.
Channel Islands Death Valley Joshua Tree
Sequoia & Kings Canyon Lassen Volcanic Redwood
Yosemite




California State Flower: Poppy

The California Poppy became the official state flower in 1903. April 6th is California Poppy Day.

Gardens
Visit beautiful botanical gardens and arboretums in California.
Descanso Gardens Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens San Francisco Botanical Garden
Santa Barbra Botanic Garden Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden Quail Botanical Gardens


Historic Attraction
Take a peek into the past. Explore California's history.
Hearst Castle Fort Ross La Purisima Mission
The Queen Mary The SS Lane Victory


Museums
Step into California's past and explore the history.
California State Railroad Museum California State Capitol Museum California ScienCenter
San Diego Museum of Art California African American Museum California State Military Museum
California Museum List Lindsay Wildlife Museum Historic House Museums
The Tech Museum of Innovation Computer History Museum The Museum of Jurassic Technology
San Diego Museum of Man Palm Springs Air Museum Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum
Maritime Museum



California State Flag

The California adopted the Bear Flag in 1911. It was designed by William Todd on a piece of new unbleached cotton.



Theme Parks & Water Parks
Get a thrill from California's Theme Parks or cool off in a Water Park.
Adventure City Balboa Fun Zone Belmont Park
Bonfante Gardens Boomers Castle Park
Disneyland Funderland Knotts
Pacific Park Great America Pharaoh's Theme & Water Park
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Six Flags Magic Mountain Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
Studio Park Hollywood Trees of Mystery Universal Studios Hollywood
Antioch Water Park Golfland The Island Water Park
Knott's Soak City Orange County Knott's Soak City Palm Springs Knott's Soak City San Diego
Mustang Waterslides Raging Waters Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
Six Flags Waterworld Concord Wild Rivers


Zoos
If you like animals, visit any of California's Zoos
Aquarium of the Bay Fresno Chaffee Zoo Feline Conservation Center
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo Los Angeles Zoo Oakland Zoo
Sacramento Zoo San Diego Zoo Santa Ana Zoo
Santa Barbara Zoo San Francisco Zoo Wildlife Way Station
Birch Aquarium Cabrillo Marine Aquarium The Living Desert
Monterey Bay Aquarium Safari West




California State Bird: Valley Quail

The Valley Quail was adopted as California's state bird in 1931.

Festivals
Join in the celebration, attend California's Festivals.
La Guitarra Gilroy Garlic Festival California Strawberry Festival
Avocado Festival Sawdust Art Festival Lobster Festival
Blues Festivals Street Painting Festival Long Beach Jazz Festival
Redwood Coast Music Festivals Lemon Festival Salsa Mambo Festival
San Francisco Blues Festival Flamenco Art Festival Northern California Renaissance Faire
Renaissance of Kings Big Bear City Renaissance Faire The Golden Gate Renaissance Festival


Biking & Cycling
California offers great routes for Biking or Cycling.
Bike Cal Southern California Bycycle trails California Bicycle Info
Los Angeles Bike Paths Mountain Biking and Road Cycling

Caverns & Caves
Do you like exploring caverns and caves? Find California's best.
The California Gold Country Underground Adventures Lake Shasta Caverns



California State Seal

The California State Seal was adopted in 1849.


Camping
Enjoy the great outdorrs with your entire family.
La Jolla Campgrounds Southern California Camping KOA Campgrounds
Lake Oroville Olema Campgrounds Big Sur Camping
Shasta Lake

RV Parks
Prefer to camp with the luxuries of home? Visit California's RV Parks.
Walnut RV Park CC Camperland Anaheim Resort
Snug Harbor Ket Fox RV Park Pinezanita RV Park
Country Hills Moss Landing Marble Quarry
Mad River Rapids Reflection Lake Mountain Village
Clio's Rivers Edge Sycamore Ranch Days End
Coachland June Lake 49er RV Ranch
Lake Head Eagle Lake Pismo Sands
Mountain Gate Malibu Beach Bridgeport Reservoir
Sugar Barge Santa Fe Park Alexander Valley

Golf
Check out the best Golf Courses in California.
Golf California Palm Springs Deep Cliff Golf Course
Monarch Dunes Pheasant Run Baja California Golf






Spas
Need some relaxation and pampering? Check out the Spas in California.
Spa Montage Golden Door Paradise Point
Glen Tavern Inn Roman Spa Silverado Resort
South Coast Winery Resort & Spa CordeValle Rancho Bernardo
Double Eagle Jamu Asian Spa Calistoga Oasis Spa
Spa Tiki Living Waters Spa Lake Arrowhead
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa


Freshwater Fishing
If you enjoy fishing, check out California's lakes, rivers and creeks.
Calfishing California Fishing San Diego Premier Fishing
Fish Delta Kayak Fishing California Freshwater Fishing Records
Shasta Lake Winter Steelhead Fly Fish NorCal
River Pirate Guide Service




California State Fish: California Golden Trout

Adopted in 1947, the California Golden Trout is the official state fish of California.


Saltwater Fishing
If you prefer saltwater fishing, check out California's coastal areas.
Nautical Fishing Charts Northwind Charters Sea Beyond Adventures
Fish On Charters San Diego Premier Fishing Cape Cod Fishing Charters
High Desert Saltwater Anglers 6 Pack Central San Diego Fishing
Sea Star Sportfishing Fisher King Charters


Hunting
Find a guide and hunt California.
World Class Outdoors California Hunting Guides Rock Springs Ranch
Ace High Adventures California Deer Hunting Outdoor Adventures
California Bear Hunting Plumas G&J Outdoor Enterprises
Hogs Wild

Rafting
California offers great white water rafting, canoeing and kayaking.
All Outdoors Tributary Whitewater Tours Whitewater Voyages
W.E.T River Trips River Runners Adventure Connection
Turtle River Earthtrek Expeditions River Dancers
River Country Rafting Tahoe Whitewater Tours Bigfoot Rafting
Trinity River Rafting Redwoods & Rivers Sierra Mac


Skiing
Visit California's Resorts for some great Skiing.
California Snow Northstar at Tahoe Mammoth Mountain
Heavenly Lake Tahoe Bear Valley Kirkwood
Alpine Meadows Boreal Big Bear Mountain
Snow Summit Mountain High Dodge Ridge
Snow Valley Yosemite's Badger Pass



California State Quarter

Released on January 31, 2005, the California quarter depicts naturalist and conservationist John Muir admiring Yosemite Valley’s monolithic granite headwall known as "Half Dome" and also contains a soaring California condor. The coin bears the inscriptions "California," "John Muir," "Yosemite Valley" and "1850."



Football
Check out California's Professional Football Teams.
San Diego Chargers San Francisco 49ers


Baseball
Check out California's Professional Baseball Teams.
Oakland Athletics Los Angeles Dodgers


Basketball
Check out California's Professional Basketball Teams.
Los Angeles Lakers


Horse Racing
Come see the horses run at one of California's race tracks.
Santa Anita Park Bay Meadows Del Mar
Fairplex Hollywood Park


Gambling
Come check out the casino's in California.
Hollywood Park Casino Win-River Barona Resort & Casino
Twin Pine Viejas Pala Casino Spa Resort
Indian Gaming