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The name California is most commonly believed to have derived from a storied paradise peopled by black Amazons and ruled by Queen Califia. The kingdom of Queen Califia or Calafia was said to be a remote land inhabited by griffins and other strange beasts and rich in gold. (wikipedia)

State Capital: Sacramento Statehood: Sept 9, 1850. Official Site: ca.gov

California Tourism Guide
The #1 online California Tourism Guide to California vacation
California State Tourism
official state tourism site from the State of California
Just California Travel Guide
California is one of the largest states in the US (trailing Alaska and Texas in size) and is referred to as the Golden State, which originates from the gold rush of 1849
California Weekend
California Weekend is a tourism information vacation guide. Find cheap lodging, hotel packages, weekend getaways and many other California travel resources.
Northern California Tour Guide
Information on Northern California Tourism, Lakes, Mountains, rivers and area attractions