California – Home of the American Dream

State Capital: Sacramento
Admission to the union:
September 9th, 1850 as 31st state

California, home of Hollywood, Silicon Valley, Disneyland, Napa Valley wineries and so much more is the tenth largest economy in the world. If it were a separate country is would be the world’s 35th most populous with an economy the size of Italy’s. Icons made world famous by Hollywood’s silver screen draw millions of visitors each year. There is simply so much to see and do many tourists never leave the state. Beyond the exciting cities and theme parks the state also has equally amazing forest parks with the nation’s oldest, tallest and largest trees! There are many rivers to enjoy rafting and with Mexico on the doorstep why not take a day trip to Tijuana. From endless summer sun to winters snow that brings skiers, California has it all.

Things to do in California:

Hollywood’s Universal Studios Tour is a compulsory attraction for the entire family. It’ll take a full day and you’ll enjoy every moment.

Disneyland at Anaheim has been thrilling the young and young at heart since 1955. It can take days to see everything!

Knott’s Berry Farm is an exciting theme park and water park with rides, a ghost town and plenty more for the entire family.

San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf district with its cable cars, museums, wax museum and colourful characters will delight.

Highway 1, which hugs California’s breathtaking coastline is fantastic for camper vans and tourists with plenty of time to explore the American dream.

Browse over a list of other exciting California attractions you can book on-line and save.