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 California for Visitors California for Visitors
 California for Residents California for Residents
 California Beaches and Islands California Beaches and Islands
 California Mountains, and Deserts California Mountains, and Deserts
 California Sports and Recreation California Sports and Recreation
 California Maps and Facts California Maps and Facts
 California Homework Help California Homework Help
 

California for Visitors "California for Visitors"


About California A to Z - Travel writer Betsy Malloy has published hundreds of entertaining and informative articles about attractions and destinations in California. Betsy's one page "at a glance" alphabetical menus make it easy to find the information you need (from About.com).

California Division of Tourism - Take some time to explore this Web site thoroughly and you will find a wealth of information about attractions and destinations, plus hidden treasures like "50 Reasons to Love California" and special features highlighting the rich and varied cultures that make California special and unique.

Frommer's Best of California Guide - Arthur Frommer has included a nice collection of "Best of California" articles on his California travel Web site. Scroll down a bit and you will find a complete guide to California and smaller guides covering the regions and cities of California (from Frommers.com).

Budget Travel in California  - BudgetTravel.com is one of my favorite Web sites because it targets the very low budget traveler and it features many "travel like a local" tips and "off the beaten path" excursions. Their California travel section is packed with information, but note that it is all on one v-e-r-y long Web page.

Best of California TV Show - Video Clips - Watch online video clips from "Best of California", a TV show hosted by the travel editors of Sunset Magazine. The show allows viewers to travel along with couples, families, and adventure travelers on romantic getaways, family holidays, and treks into wilderness areas.

California for Residents "California for Residents"


Living in California and Relocating There - Current and potential California residents will appreciate the information on this Web site about places to live, housing possibilities, schools, jobs, starting a business, government agencies, maps, weather, and events in California (from the California Chamber of Commerce).

California City and County Web Sites - A simple, fast loading, easy-to-navigate page with links to hundreds of official Web sites for cities and counties in California (from ThingsToDo.com).

California State Government Offices - This directory of California State offices and departments is the best I have found on the Internet. It includes all government branches, departments, boards, commissions, and regional offices (from StateLocalGov.net).

California Event Calendar - Hundreds of outdoor music events, festivals, fairs, and art exhibits, all over California, organized by date (from CaOutdoors.com).

California Special Events - Learn about music festivals, county fairs, craft shows, special exhibits, wine tastings, historic reinactments, holiday celebrations, and other special events in California by using this California event search engine (from VisitCalifornia.com).

California Beaches and Islands "California Beaches and Islands"


Los Angeles County Beaches - This guide published by the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors, includes photos and amenity information about every beach within Los Angeles County.

Frommer on the Best California Beaches - Authur Frommer does not include any Los Angeles or Orange County beaches in his list of the best beaches in California (and being a Venice Beach girl myself, I see this as a serious omission) but all the same, this is an excellent guide to some of the less well-known beaches in California.

California's Islands and Offshore Rocks - This overview published by the California Coastal Commission includes a brief introduction to each of the island groups and significant rocks off the coast of California.

Channel Islands National Park - This U.S. National Park includes five of the seven Channel Islands located off the coast of California. The official site for the park includes general information a special page for each island in the park, including Anacapa, San Miguel, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, and Santa Rosa Islands.

Catalina Island Visitors Guide - A comprehensive guide to hotels, restaurants, shops, and activities on Catalina Island, plus information about transportation to and from this popular Southern California island (from Catalina.com).

California Mountains, and Deserts "California Mountains, and Deserts"


The Mountains of California by John Muir - An online version of John Muir's 1894 description of his journey on foot through the mountains, glaciers, forests, and valleys of the Sierras, and his essays on the the geological and natural history of the region (from SierraClub.org).

The Deserts of California - Nine government agencies came together to produce this guide to the desert regions of California. It includes information about desert plants, animals, geology, famous personalities, local communities, driving tours, and tips for travelers (from CaliforniaDesert.gov).

California Mountain Communities - Descriptions, photos, attractions, things to do, and places to stay in the mountain communities of Northern and Southern California (from TotalEscape.com).

California Sports and Recreation "California Sports and Recreation"


California Outdoor Recreation - This California Tourist Commission Web site includes information about where to participate in more than 50 recreational activities in California. Also includes special features such as "Best Kept Secrets", "Scenic Byways", and "For the Kids".

California Spectator Sports and Teams  - Directory of professional and university sports teams in California, including football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, and many other sports. Also includes information about horse racing tracks and motor speedways in California (from ElSurfo.com).

Activities and Popular Attractions in California - See the bottom of this page for a menu with links to the most popular activities and entertainment in California. Includes outdoor recreation, nightlife, guided tours, gardens, zoos, dining out, beaches, theme parks, and more (from TripAdvisor.com).

Things to Do in California - Select "California South" or "California North" to see a directory with hundreds of popular visitor attractions in California. Includes aquariums, art galleries, breweries, historic sites, missions, museums, theme parks, wineries, and zoos (from ElSurfo.com).

Bizarre Roadside Attractions in California - A guide to unusual California attractions such as the World's Largest Thermometer, the Museum of Pez Memorabilia, the Stripper's Hall of Fame, and many more attractions that are sure to make an impression on your family and friends (from RoadsideAmerica.com).

California Maps and Facts "California Maps and Facts"


Quick Facts About California - Information from the United States Census Bureau about people and business in California. Includes information and statistics about population, ethnic background, housing, income, employment, and business (from Census.gov).

California Facts and Resources - Learn about the state symbols of California, the state flag, the largest cities, the highest point, and other facts and trivia. There is more information on this Web site than is obvious at first glance, so take some time to look around and follow some of the links (from 50states.com).

California Highway Maps - Official maps of the California highway system from the State Department of Transportation. This site includes twelve maps, and each one covers a different region of the state (from CA.gov).

Perry-Castañeda California Map Collection - Maps of the State of California plus historical maps, national park maps, and maps of many California cities, from the Map collection at the Perry-Castañeda Library at the University of Austin, Texas.

California Homework Help "California Homework Help"


Government and History of California - This is the official Web site for the government of the State of California and it includes a great deal of information about the government, history, and culture of California, as well as information about California education, health, employment, transportation, and environmental issues.

Geologic Information About California - Learn about the geology of California including information about earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, mineral resources, ecosystems, and view geological maps published by the United States Geological Survey (from USGS.gov).

Early California History - A collection of Library of Congress essays about the history of California from the time the first immigrants arrived from Asia until the early 1900's. Includes the history of the Spanish explorers, California missions, the discovery of gold, and other significant events in California history.

Plants and Animals of California - The Habitat Conservation Planning Branch of the California Fish and Game Department created this Web site with information about habitats, endangered species, "nuisance" species, and a comprehensive guide to California plants and animals with photos and detailed information about many species.

California Rivers - Maps and information about 30 California rivers, including maps, statistics, and recreational opportunities. This Web site is produced by "Friends of the River", a California river conservation organization.

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