California

State Flower

California Poppy

This great state is almost like a country in itself. Recently its economy was listed as the 8 th largest in the world by itself. Home to many large and famous cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego, it is a mecca for world travelers and visitors alike. It’s large size gives it many types of climates and ecosystems, from warm and sunny in the south, mountains in the east, deserts and huge forest with the world famous Sequoia  trees to the north. Of course one could not forget the large coastline of this great state with its warm beaches, hilly coast line and the wide variety of seafood it offers. California is rich in culture from every part of the world, but the more prominent ones are the Hispanic and Asian influences. This state literary offers everyone something due to its large size and large and diverse population.

State Bird

California Quail

California has a reputation as a haven for people with creative minds, and you can see this in its multifaceted cultural offerings. Arts abound here in four main formats: large-scale, world-class organizations; smaller, quirkier museums, often showcasing the Golden State’s history and its abundant  subcultures (think surfers, Silicon Valley  techno-wizards, and Peanuts aficionados); music venues galore; robust artists’ communities, and cultural offerings through California State Parks and the California Museum’s Hall of Fame and Legacy Trails.