Tours of California – Mountains, Beaches, Theme Parks and More!
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“California”. Just saying the name alone conjures up all sorts of images. Whether you live there, have visited before or dreamt about taking a tour of California, everyone has a different idea of what the state of California entails.
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“California”. Just saying the name alone conjures up all sorts of images. Whether you live there, have visited before or dreamt about taking a tour of California, everyone has a different idea of what the state of California entails. For some, it’s theme parks galore, with Magic Mountain, Universal Studios, Sea World and of course, Disneyland, calling California home. For others, it’s the beaches where you can soak up some rays while hearing the waves crashing that come to mind. For others, it’s the idea of the mountains that’s most appealing. Hiking high above the city in the mountains of Santa Monica or maybe skiing atop one of the many local ranges has people flocking from all around to enjoy the activities California has to offer. Few people realize the vast history of California and how this great state came about. Check out these interesting little tidbits about California:
• California became a U.S. territory in 1847 when Mexico surrendered it to John C. Fremont. On January 24th, 1848, James W. Marshall discovered gold at Sutter’s Mill kicking off the California Gold Rush, which resulted in a huge boost in population for California.
• On September 9, 1850, California entered the Union as the 31st state.
• By 1964, California had surpassed New York to become the nation’s most populous state.
• The lowest points in the United States and the highest point in the lower 48 states both reside in California. Death Valley is 282 feet below sea level, making it the lowest point in the nation. Mount Whitney (14,491 feet) is the highest point in the lower 48 states.
• California’s motto is one word: Eureka (“I have found it”). This comes from the discovery of gold in 1848 and the Gold Rush that followed.
• California’s ten largest cities by population are Los Angeles (3,844,829); San Diego (1,255,540); San Jose (912,332); San Francisco (739,426); Long Beach (474, 014); Fresno (461,116); Sacramento (456,441); Oakland (395,274); Santa Ana (340,368); Anaheim (331,804).
• California’s overall population is 35,484,453.
• Between 1850 and 1854, San Jose, Vallejo, and San Francisco (Benecia) served as the state’s temporary capital cities. In 1854, it was permanently moved to Sacramento.
• The hottest day ever recorded in the United States was 135 Fahrenheit (56.7 degrees Celsius) on July 10, 1913 at Death Valley, California.
• It is estimated that each year, there are approximately 500,000 detectable seismic tremors in California.
• Dick and Mac McDonald opened the very first McDonald’s restaurant in San Bernardino, California.
Whether you want to enjoy one of the many theme park tours by heading out to Disneyland, Magic Mountain or Universal Studios or you want to head out to Hollywood to see the stars, a tour of California is the way to go. Book one today and get started on the best vacation you’ve ever taken.
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