A desert in southeastern California named after one of the Indian tribes. In summer it is one of the hottest places on Earth, but winters can be very cold.[01]
A large, shallow saline lake in California, formed at least 760,000 years ago. It is one of the oldest lakes in North America.[02]
A big river in the southwestern United States and northwest Mexico, well known for its dramatic canyons and huge dams. It is also the only source of water for the agricultural regions of California.[03]
A mountain range in California. The highest mountain in the contiguous United States, Mount Whitney, lies there as well as Lake Tahoe, the largest alpine lake in North America.[04]
A desert valley located in Eastern California. It is the lowest and driest area in North America and it holds the record for the highest recorded temperature on Earth.[05]
A national park in California famous for its giant trees, including the General Sherman tree, one of the largest trees on Earth.[06]
A National Park located in southeastern California. It is named after a special kind of trees.[07]
An internationally recognized national park for its spectacular granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, Giant Sequoia groves, and biological diversity. Almost four million people visit this place each year.[08]
A desert resort city in Riverside County, California. It became popular with the rich people and Hollywood celebrities during the 20th century. Today it is a popular tourist destination with many hotels and restaurants.[09]
A ghost town in Mono County, California. It began as a mining camp following the discovery of gold in 1859. Twenty years later it became a large town infamous for regular murders and shootouts.[10]
The southern region of the San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California. It is home to many of the world's largest technology corporations and leading startup ecosystem for high-tech innovation and development.[11]
A city in Santa Clara County, California, well known for its garlic crop and for the annual Garlic Festival, featuring various garlicky foods, including garlic ice cream.[12]
A bridge in the San Francisco Bay. It has been declared one of the Wonders of the Modern World and it is considered to be one of the most beautiful bridges in the world.[13]
A former maximum high-security Federal prison near the coast of San Francisco. It housed America's most ruthless criminals, such as Al Capone or George "Machine Gun" Kelly.[14]
A famous luxury shopping district in Beverly Hills, LA.[15]
A multi-purpose sports arena in Downtown Los Angeles. It is home to the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL).[16]