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 diversenatural, culturaland 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 USCalifornia also boasts 87 state parks and 63 state beaches.
In the spotlight
Governor Newsom announces appointments 3.27.26
March 282026
Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments 3.27.2026
March 282026
Governor Newsom strengthens bans on insider betting by state officialstakes aim at corruption fueled by Trump
March 272026
