California is home to endless beaches and snow-capped Sierra Nevada passes, the tech giants of Silicon Valley, Hollywood, groves of giant sequoias, and futuristic intertwining highways. It is also the richest state in the United States, second only to Texas and Alaska in area. It stretches in a narrow strip along the Pacific coast from the Mexican border to Oregon.

Sacramento, the capital of California, lies somewhat in the shadow of the more famous San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Regions and Resorts of California
California encompasses several regions, each with its own distinct landscape, climate, and natural beauty. The Pacific coast from San Diego to San Francisco, with its hot summers and mild winters, is the most densely populated and sunniest part of the state.

The Mojave Desert occupies significant areas in the south. Due to the scorching daytime heat and rare rainfall, there is virtually no vegetation here.

Death Valley National Park is home to the hottest spot in North America (recorded temperature of 130°F) and the lowest point in the United States (86 meters below sea level).

Hikers should head north to Modoc, Klamath, Lassen, and Shasta-Trinity National Parks, offering pristine natural beauty and numerous hiking trails.

The Sierra Nevada mountain range, with snow-capped peaks reaching 14,500 feet (4,418 meters), and Yosemite National Park, stretches 750 kilometers along California’s eastern border.

Between the coast and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, in the central part of the state, lies the California Valley. The local climate is ideal for growing vegetables, fruits, and grapes, which are used to produce California’s famous wines.