California Posted 02/19/2020, updated 05/01/2025 This article in other languages EN-English (US) FR-Français RU-Русский UA-Українська Capital: Sacramento State Status: 9 Sep 1850 (31) Abbreviation: CA Landmarks and architectural structures Beverly Hills Joshua Tree National Park Mono Lake Napa Valley Wine Train San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm Santa Cruz Surfing Museum San Francisco Alcatraz Island Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco cable car system San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge World’s tallest thermometer Yosemite National Park Like (185) I adore (194)