CALIFORNIA CITIES: California is comprised of over 500 cities and communities, spanning many geographic regions ranging from major city destinations such as Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and San Jose, to towns without stoplights.  58 counties that make up the State of California include 1,000 miles of Pacific Ocean beaches and cities that front them; several mountain ranges with Sierra Nevada the most prominent range offering great winter skiing...more>

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deserts with some of the lowest elevations and hottest temperatures anywhere; redwood forests with the world's biggest and tallest trees; Central Valley and Central Coast with year-round farming that feeds the nation and globe as top producer of many produce items; Gold Country history; wine growing regions throughout the state; numerous national parks including Yosemite, Alcatraz Island, Sequoia and Kings Canyon; and over 240 state parks ranging from beach camping to mountain hiking. California also features a national marine sanctuary, and includes over 6 islands, most accessible under the national parks system. Theme parks include the original Disneyland; Universal Studios Hollywood; SeaWorld San Diego; San Diego Zoo; Magic Mountain; and Knott's Berry Farm. Museums are in the thousands, and include The Getty, Huntington Library & Gardens, Golden Gate Park museums, and Balboa Park museums.