Places to visit
Discover places to visit and learn about California's various regions and lively cities.
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California highlights
State parks
Visit California's state parks. They offer diverse, natural, cultural, and recreational resources.
Camping reservations
Book your next camping adventure. You can choose from 15,000 campsites across 279 parks.
California by the numbers
39
million
California is home to nearly 40 million residents. One in four Californians is born overseas.
15%
of the US GDP
California contributes almost 15% to the US GDP. It is the world's fifth-largest economy.
9
national parks
With the most national parks in the US, California also boasts 87 state parks and 63 state beaches.
In the spotlight
Governor Newsom appoints Adam Schiff to the U.S. Senate to complete remaining term ahead of full elected service
December 9, 2024
The California Weekly
December 7, 2024
Governor Newsom announces appointments 12.6.24
December 7, 2024
