California at a Glance Capital: Sacramento Nickname: Golden State Bird: California Valley Quail Tree: Redwood Largest City: Los Angeles Neighboring States:Arizona, Nevada, Oregon
California is one of the country's most beautiful visitor destinations. To the north visit the Redwood National Park and stunning Mount Shasta. The capital city of Sacramento offers an abundance of cultural experiences. In the High Sierras, visitors can visit Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. On the border with Nevada, vacationers can play at the popular destination of Lake Tahoe. Around San Francisco Bay, guests can visit the vineyards of Sonoma and Napa and, of course, the city of San Francisco. The Central Coast features many beach resorts including Big Sur, Santa Barbara and Monterey. Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Orange County offer beaches and attractions such as Disneyland. Adjacent to Mexico, San Diego offers the San Diego Zoo and numerous Mexican-themed attractions.
