California's Natural Attractions

Located 150 miles east of San Francisco, the Yosemite National Park is an exquisitely preserved alpine forest that provides outdoor enthusiasts a variety of activities. Whether you like rock climbing, simple hiking, or rustic camping, this national park provides one of the most beautiful settings in the world for enjoying the natural beauty of our planet. Home to the 2,400 feet-high Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park gives visitors an awesome experience that is sure to be a high point of any trip to California.

One place that is equally amazing to the natural beauty of Yosemite National Park is Death Valley. Located near the border with Nevada and east of Los Angeles by about 150 miles, this valley features some of the hottest temperatures found anywhere in the United States. Also, its multicolored rock formations give this area a look that many say looks like a divine hand simply painted the desert in a splendid display of art on a massive scale. Even though Death Valley contains some of the starkest natural scenery found anywhere in the world, it remains a place of intense beauty to those that take the time to visit and truly enjoy it.

For those who want to see the magnificence of California's coastline, the Big Sur region located south of Monterrey is absolutely enchanting. Featuring places where the Coastal Mountains drop directly into the sea, this region has some of the most breathtakingly beautiful natural scenery found anywhere on Earth. Also for those who want a unique driving experience, Highway 1 hugs the slopes and gives drivers thrilling experiences at every turn. All in all, this region is truly a magnificent piece of paradise that anyone visiting is sure to find amazing.

California's Cultural and Historical Attractions

In addition to the amazing natural wonders California has to offer, the state also has a plethora of historical and cultural attractions that anyone visiting is sure to find fascinating. Alcatraz Island is a place that is one of the most interesting locations for examining the history of California and its role in the story of the United States. What had once been the nation's top high-security prison is today one of the nation's top museums for learning about the impact and history of organized crime in the country. Having held famous criminals like Al Capone and Bugsy Malone, Alcatraz today provides its visitors an enthralling self-guided tour through its halls and into the past when it was a place that held America's most hardened outlaws. As a whole, this sight is definitely going to offer an enjoyable visit to anyone interested in law enforcement.

For anyone enamored with American architecture, the Golden Gate Bridge that connects San Francisco and Marin County is a must-see attraction. With a total length of 4200 feet and tall orange towers, this bridge is one of the world's largest suspension bridges. As a famous California landmark, the Golden Gate Bridge provides visitors some of the most spectacular views imaginable of San Francisco Bay.

In addition to the spectacular views offered by the Golden Gate Bridge, California offers magnificent cultural sights to behold in Hollywood. As the home to America's movie industry, this glamorous Los Angeles neighborhood is the center of the universe to many movie studios and stars. With a vibrant nightlife and famous landmarks like Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Hollywood offers anyone who visits a unique experience.

In general, few other states in the United States offer the wide variety of natural beauty, fascinating cultural and historical sights, and interesting architectural wonders that California has to offer. Anyone visiting this wondrous state is sure to find something that will be memorable for a lifetime.

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Other Useful Sites about California state
These California State sites have been curated by our editorial team

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Government

State of California - California Official Website
California Department of Fish and Game - Official Website
Office of the Secretary - California Resource Agency
Official Website of the Governor of California
State Online Telephone Directory - Office of Technology -provides access to government information and services for state employees, local government and the general public
California Secretary of State - Official Website

Business & Development

California Emergency Services - a premier disaster restoration company that provides 24-hour comprehensive services to individuals and businesses throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area that have experienced a loss due to fire, smoke, odor, water damage, mold and/or trauma or crime scenes.
Southern California Minority Business Development Council The official website. They are offering aid for minority companies.
Norcalpc.comA website designed to help those in the E-commerce industry

Education & Training

Brooks Institute - A visual arts school with campuses in Santa Barbara and Ventura, California, that offers career training through hands-on classes. Students enjoy focused attention from instructors with industry experience.
California Student Aid Commission - Official Website
Commission on Teacher Credentialing - the purpose is to ensure integrity and high quality in the preparation, conduct and professional growth of the educators who serve California"s public schools. Its work shall reflect both statutory mandates that govern the Commission and research on professional practices.
Frontsight.com - A website offering information and self-defense firearms training. The facility is home in Aptos, California
teamtrainingsolutions.com - Provides training for teams in business
State Board of Education (SBE) - is the governing and policy-making body of the California Department of Education. The SBE sets K-12 education policy in the areas of standards, instructional materials, assessment, and accountability.

Organizations & Associations

California Emergency Management Agency - exists to enhance safety and preparedness in California through strong leadership, collaboration, and meaningful partnerships. To protect lives and property by effectively preparing for, preventing, responding to, and recovering from all threats, crimes, hazards, and emergencies.
California Emergency Foodlink, Sacramento County"s Official Food Bank - this was founded in 1992 with the mission of finding sensible solutions to hunger that effectively address its root causes: poverty and joblessness.
Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) - are dedicated to defining the future of emergency nursing and emergency care through advocacy, expertise, innovation and leadership. . a professional member organization recognized internationally for promoting excellence in emergency nursing through leadership, research, education, and advocacy.
Cabobike.org - encourages bicycling in the state of California
Ccmsasa.org The Official website for the Central California Amateur Softball Association
Caligold.org - are situated on the west side of the Sierra Nevada. Home to numerous museums and historic sites from the 1849 California Gold Rush.

Health & Families

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapies - provides family and marriage counseling
Family Medical Group - A website designed to provide information on the services provided as well as urgent medical care.
California HealthCare Foundation (CHCF) - a nonprofit grantmaking philanthropy based in Oakland, California; founded in 1996. Supports ideas & innovations to improve health care for all californians.
Healthy Families is sponsored by the State of California and provides low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance for children, teens and pregnant woman who do not have insurance and do not qualify for Medi-Cal.
Healthy Families is low cost insurance for children and teens. It provides health, dental and vision coverage to children who do not have insurance and do not qualify for free Medicaid.

Arts & Culture

Arts Council of Orange County California - The official website for the Nonprofit Organization
Mission Art - this website provides information, historical graphs, and photographs centered on the authentic California missions
California - African American Museum - Official Website
The California Center for the Arts, Escondido - is the cultural heart of San Diego North
The Pasadena Museum of California Art is dedicated to the exhibition of California art, architecture, and design from 1850 to the present.

Recration & Sports

Kite Fart - provides information for kite flying enthusiasts and events
Official website of the California Lottery
Official Site of Los Angeles Lakers
Staples Center - the sports and entertainment center of the world and proven to be a home court advantage for the local teams
Disneyland Resort - Anaheim Gigantic theme parks from Disney.
Sea World - San Diego Adventure park featuring aquatic themed rides, shows, and many animal attractions.
San Diego Zoo - Very large and renowned private zoo. Home to the only pair of giant pandas in the United States.

Real Estate

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Official Site
Department of Real Estate - Official Website
California Real Estate - provide list of home that are for sale in all areas of California
California Association of Realtors - statewide trade association dedicated to the advancement of professionalism in real estate. The Association develops and promotes programs and services that will enhance the members' freedom and ability to conduct their individual businesses successfully with integrity and competency and, through collective action, promotes the preservation of real property rights.
California Real Estate Center - is your Complete California Real Estate Resource for searching California real estate listings of Homes for Sale, Buying a Home, Selling your Home, and California Real Estate Mortgage
California Real Estate License School - a DRE accreditted and approved Online Real Estate Courses

Shopping & Entertainment

Westfield Santa Anita - the one stop shopping destination in Santa Anita California that composed about 165 stores and 3 restaurants you can shop and choose from
Beverly Center - the Southern California"s premier fashion destination with 160 distinctive specialty boutiques reflecting the diverse styles and tastes of Los Angeles, including Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Burberry, D&G and True Religion. Point of difference retailers like Salvatore Ferragamo, Henri Bendel, Traffic, Ben Sherman, Desigual and J. Lindeberg make Beverly Center a unique shopping experience. Tiffany & Co., Prada, Fendi, Omega, Superdry and The Capital Grille.
Hollywood Bowl - This historic natural amphitheater is the LA Phil"s summer home and also a stellar place to catch big-name rock, jazz, blues and pop acts. Come early for a preshow picnic (alcohol is allowed)
Magicpolis - Not only aspiring Harry Potters will enjoy the comedy-laced sleight-of-hand, levitation and other illusions performed by Steve Spills and cohorts in this intimate space. Escapes from reality last about 90 minutes, and there"s even a small shop for all your wizard supplies.
Universal Studios - The Los Angeles Gigantic theme parks from Universal.
Tiki-Ti - A garage-sized tropical tavern packs in showbiz folks from neighboring KCET TV station, grizzled old-timers and local scenesters for sweet and wickedly strong drinks (try a Rae"s Mistake, named for the bar"s founder). The under-the-sea decor is surreal.

Tourism & Travel

Visitcalifornia.com - This site provides information, best destination, things to do and can be your tour guide when you"re visiting California.
California Weekend - provides an in-depth guide to short trips around California that can be enjoyed in a weekend
Beach California - this website are dedicated to the beaches of California along with photos of the various beaches
Golden Gate Bridge - San Francisco Historic orange suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate Strait.
Alcatraz Island - the island offers a close-up look at the site of the first lighthouse and US built fort on the West Coast, the infamous federal penitentiary long off-limits to the public, and the 18 month occupation by Indians of All Tribes which saved the tribes.
Griffith Observatory - it shows here the unique architecture and setting, compelling programmatic offerings, and cinematic exposure have made it one of the most famous and visited landmarks in southern California - view the live planetarium shows, or simply gaze out towards the coast and the heavens.

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