Places to visit(external link)
Discover places to visit and learn about California's various regions and lively cities.
Popular topics
California highlights
State parks(external link)
Visit California's state parks. They offer diverse, natural, cultural, and recreational resources.
Camping reservations(external link)
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 proclaims Juneteenth Day of Observance(external link)
June 19, 2025
While Trump cuts suicide hotline for gay kids, California invests in their mental health(external link)
June 19, 2025
Governor Newsom announces appointments 6.18.25(external link)
June 18, 2025
