CA.gov is the official website for the State of California. You can find and access California services, resources, and more.

Find things to do, places to visit, and experiences to explore at Visit California, the Golden State’s official tourism site. Learn about national parks, hotels, restaurants, beaches, mountains, cities, and more.

Description: This map shows states boundaries, the state capital, counties, county seats, cities and towns, islands, lakes, and national parks in California.

California, constituent state of the United States of America. It was admitted as the 31st state of the union on , and by the early 1960s it was the most populous U.S. state.

The State of California is located in the western (Pacific) region of the United States. California is bordered by the state of Oregon in the north, by Nevada and Arizona in the east, and by the Mexican state of Baja California in the south.

Book these experiences for a close-up look at California. These rankings are informed by Tripadvisor data—we consider traveler reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location. 1. Alcatraz Island was once the most secure federal prison in the U.S., and held notorious inmates like Al Capone.

Embark on an adventure with our guide to California's best places to visit. Experience stunning national parks, vibrant cities and serene beaches.