Early Spanish explorers named California after a mythical island. Later, gold made it a state and an economic power. Extending along the Pacific Ocean from the Mexican border in the south for 900 miles to its northern border along the state of Oregon, California is recognized for diverse landscape. Some would call it a paradise of white sandy beaches and unsurpassed natural resources such as national parks, desert terrain, and the high Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.

Visitors surf in the warm Pacific waters, ski in world class mountain resorts, lounge in lavish spas or on scenic golf courses. The man-made attractions of Disneyland and Universal City attract millions. But there’s more than just surface to this multi-cultural state. California produces more agriculture than any state in the country. Ethnically diverse, it is a melting pot of residents from around the globe. Hollywood is the country’s entertainment center and San Francisco a gourmand’s oasis. From green and wild open spaces to the densest of cities, California’s great contrasts should truly have something for everyone.

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