California Posted 2020-02-19, updated 2025-05-01 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 (172) I adore (181) Search Our translations Go to list