California
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Other Name: -, District: Maryland, State: Mid atlantic, United States of America
Area: 14.8 sq mi
Languages Spoken: English
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California is a census-designated place and community in St. Mary`s County, Maryland, United States.The attractive, wooded Wildewood housing development is especially notable; it is well known for the up-scale houses as well as community center and pool.There are a thousand reasons California is the sixth most-visited destination in the world and six of those are Anaheim, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco and San Jose.Count among the other reasons, amusement and theme parks for kids of all ages, many miles of uninterrupted strands of pristine California beach, 700 wineries (and counting), some 20,000 gray whales passing California`s shores, 21 historic missions, 45 snow resorts offering downhill and cross country skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, and more, 20-million acres of National Forest and 50 significant wilderness areas for backpacking and superb hotels, motels and spas across California.Disneyland has made Anaheim the happiest place on earth with its theme parks and attractions; not far from Anaheim is Buena Park with some of California`s major theme parks, waterparks and attractions.Location
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Mediterranean-type climate
Balboa Park is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. The park contains a variety of cultural attractions including museums, theaters, gardens, shops and restaurants as well as the world-renowned San Diego Zoo.
If you love wine, you won''t want to miss the chance to tour the famous Sonoma and Napa Valley wineries! You''ll taste wines from North America''s premium wine country, learn how the wines are made, and enjoy lovely vistas of rolling hills dotted with vineyards.This memorable full-day trip begins with a drive across the famous Golden Gate Bridge, and returns via the Bay Bridge. Once you reach the historic wine regions you will visit a mix of boutique and large-scale wineries, with approximately an hour of traveling between wineries.
Disneyland Resort and theme park is located in Anaheim and is the first home of Mickey Mouse. You can enjoy thrilling rides, live shows for the kids and parades of famous cartoon & Hollywood characters. Additional things to see include the California Adventure Park and Magic Kingdom.
Griffith Park is one of the largest urban parks in North America and the second-largest city park in California. Visitors will find a lot to do here, including hiking, biking, golfing, picnicking, and visiting park’s attractions.
The attraction includes three canyons open for touring: Palm Canyon, Murray Canyon, and Andreas Canyon. In ancient times the canyons were home of the Agua Caliente, part of the Cahuilla people. Visitors can see remnants of their ancient life including rock art, house pits and foundations, irrigation ditches, bedrock mortars, and pictographs.
Palm Springs Desert Museum features wonderful Western and Native American art collections, the natural history of the desert, and an outstanding anthropology department. Plays, concerts, lectures, and other cultural events are presented in the museum''s Annenberg Theater.
The world-famous San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park, San Diego, California is one of the largest, most progressive zoos in the world with over 4,000 animals of more than 800 species. Exhibits are often designed around a particular habitat. The same exhibit features many different animals that can be found side-by-side in the wild, along with their native horticulture. Exhibits range from an African rain forest to the Arctic taiga and tundra in the summertime. Some of the largest free-flight aviaries in existence are here. Many exhibits are "natural" with invisible wires and darkened blinds to view birds, and pools and open-air moats for large mammals.
One of the most popular attractions in San Diego,California offering different rides, attractions and shows for the whole family.