🌟 Welcome to California Facts 🌟
Explore fun California facts, wildlife, food, and history of the Golden State!
🗺️ California Facts State Basics
Collection of state symbols can be found California State Library
👨👩👧👦 Population
Approx. 39 million
🏙️ Capital
Sacramento
🔖 Nickname
🧊 Statehood
31st state
🎨 State Colors
Blue and Gold
🌆 Largest City
Los Angeles
💬 Motto
Eureka
🚩 California State Flag
🧭 California Facts Timeline
Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo becomes the first European to explore California’s coast.
First Spanish mission is founded in San Diego, beginning the California mission system.
Bear Flag Revolt: settlers declare California independent from Mexico.
💰 Gold is discovered at Sutter’s Mill — launching the California Gold Rush.
California becomes the 31st U.S. state on September 9.
A massive earthquake destroys much of San Francisco.
🎬 The Hollywood sign is built; originally read “Hollywoodland.”
The Golden Gate Bridge opens in San Francisco.
🍎 Apple Computer is founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.
The Summer Olympics are held in Los Angeles.
🌲 Redwoods Are Towering Giants! – Fun California Facts
🍓 California Facts Food Fun!
Learn tasty facts about some of California’s favorite foods!
Avocados
California grows 90% of the U.S. avocado supply — especially in San Diego County! They’re the stars of guacamole and toast everywhere.
Almonds
California produces 80% of the world’s almonds. They’re crunchy, healthy, and help bees during pollination season.
Artichokes
California is the artichoke capital of the world! The first Artichoke Queen? 🌟 Marilyn Monroe!
Grapes & Wine
California’s vineyards are famous! 🍇 The state grows over 100 grape varieties and makes the most wine in the U.S.
The California Burrito
A burrito… with french fries inside?! These mega wraps are filled with meat, cheese, guac — and fries!
🍓 Bonus Bite: Berries!
California grows tons of strawberries — especially in Watsonville and Oxnard. They’re juicy and sweet!
🌼 California Facts: Official State Flower Since 1903
Each spring, the California Poppy blankets fields in gold — a blooming symbol of sunshine and state pride!
🍇 Fast California Facts You’ll Love
- California has more people than any other U.S. state
- It became a state in 1850 — just two years after the Gold Rush began
- You can surf, ski, and hike all in the same day!
- It’s home to the tallest trees on Earth — the coastal redwoods
- The Golden Gate Bridge was once the longest suspension bridge in the world
- It’s the birthplace of Apple, Google, Disney, and blue jeans!
