California is a state located on the west coast of the United States and is by far the most populous with a huge and culturally varied population of over 37,000,000 people. California is also the most physically diverse state in the US, with the highest and the lowest points in the lower 48 states located within 150 miles of each other. California's official nickname is the Golden State in reference ot the Gold Rush of 1849.

With a land area of over 155,000 square miles with almost 850 miles of coastline and beaches, 25,000,000 acres of desert, mountains, numerous lakes, rivers and creeks, forests of all types, thousands of campgrounds and RV parks, beautiful scenery with plants and flowers of almost every type, the state of California is a perfect place to spend your holiday vacation.

The Golden State is also filled with numerous amusements and theme parks such as Disneyland and it's companion California Adventure Park, Knott's Berry Farm, Movieland Wax Museum, Legoland, Sea World, Universal Studios and Magic Mountain. It is also home to the world famous San Diego Zoo And Wild Animal Park.

And if nightlife is what you're looking for, California offers gaming casinos, nightclubs and comedy clubs. If you are a food lover, California has restaurants that fit every ethnic and cultural taste.

California has lots to offer for culture vultures and the history buff. The Golden State is home to museums of every type, numerous art galleries and antique shops and places of worship for every religion. A place to stay is not a problem in California because of its numerous motels, inns and hotels that fit every pocketbook, from very inexpensive to extremely luxurious.

California has some of the most beautiful golf courses in the world, most of which are playable year round. It boasts of some of the best wineries in the world and shopping centers and areas with almost every type and brand of merchandise you can think of.

Two of the best things about California is its size and topography. Even many Californians haven't had the opportunity to visit all of what their state offers. There is just so many places to go and so many things to do in California.

Another attraction of California is its warm and sunny weather. That is why it is also often referred to as Sunny California. California is home to a lot of movie stars so there are many chances of sighting a celebrity.

But California has other things to offer aside from the glitz and the glamour. California has a lot of attractions that are not always broadcast or advertised to the world. In fact California is rich in many natural attractions like redwood forests, an incredibly verdant Central Valley, the Sierra Nevada, deserts, a lot of well-known cities, and hundreds of miles of beautiful coastline. California is home to Mount Whitney which at 14,505 feet above sea level and is the second tallest mountain in the continental United States.

California is a beautiful state. And whether you like hot, warm, cool or cold climate you can find a place in California that would suit your taste, virtually all year round.