On the West Coast of the United States, California is a popular place to live. Even in their history, many people rushed to live in California.
California is referred to as, the golden state. This title was made the official State Nickname in 1968.
This nickname is particularly appropriate since California's modern development can be traced back to the discovery of gold in 1848. This discovery created a rush to California.
Many had dreams of making a fortune. Some found gold and others did not. But they all discovered the beauty of the golden state.
Whether it is job, recreational, real estate, or other opportunities California has always provided a great place for people to live.
California is one of the largest states in the United States. Monterey was the state capital once. However, being located in the central part of the state, Sacramento has been the capital city of California.
Los Angeles is the largest and most populous. Among the popular cities of California there are San Francisco, Discovery Bay, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Monterey, Palm Springs, San Jose, Long Beach, Berkeley, Oakland, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Santa Cruz, Fresno, Bakersfield, Pasadena, and so many others. Most of these cities are popular attractions that are famous worldwide.
For many people, living in California is a dream that they want to make a reality. Many movie stars and singers have built homes in California where they either permanently live or enjoy escaping to for a weekend of relaxation.
The state of California is one of the most visited travel destinations in the United States and throughout the world. California is appealing because it houses National Parks and monuments, amusement and theme parks, natural attractions, wineries, and spots for outdoor activities and beaches. All of these attractions and the mild weather have made California an ideal spot to vacation and live.
There are several amusement and theme parks in California that are very well known throughout the U.S. and the world. Among them there are Disney Land, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Marine World, Hurricane Harbor, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Earthquake, Knotts Berry Farm, Lego Land, Funderland, Scandia Amusement Park, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Marine World, and Paramount's Great America.
Out of these amusement parks, probably the most well-known is Disneyland. People come from near and far to go on the themed rides, see the fireworks, and share in the magical experience.
California has many beautiful national parks, state parks, and monuments. They provide places to see beautiful scenery, space for recreational activities, and a breath of fresh air.
These parks and monuments include places such as Channel Islands National Park, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Death Valley National Park, Redwood National Park, Sequoia National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Point Reyes National Seashores, Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe, Lava Beds National Monument, Cabrillo National Monument, Lassen Volcanic National Park, and the list continues to go on.
These places provide amazing scenery for people of all ages. To see these natural vistas, visitors can drive through the parks, hike on trails, and stop at museums and various outposts to learn more about the creation and history of these places.
California provides many wildlife viewing areas. This is nice because there is such a wide variety of vegetation and animals that exists throughout California.
California offers a variety of terrain to explore. The various types of terrain include mountains, deserts, flatlands, lakes, and ocean and coastal areas. With this much variety, you will have easy access to many recreational opportunities.
The different kinds of activities that are available include rafting, bird watching, hiking, biking, water and snow skiing, caving, surfing, and a variety of other recreational activities.
The state also presents architectural landmarks and museums that are popular places to visit. Among these landmarks and museums are the Golden Gate Bridge, Hollywood Wax Museum, Mission San Carlos Borromeo del Rio Carmelo in Carmel, the San Francisco Opera, the American Conservatory Theatre, Alcatraz, and so many other interesting places to see.
California is well-known for its high quality wineries and vineyards. Many of the wineries are located on extensive grounds. Many wineries offer tours which include tasting food and delicious wines.
With all of these great activities, California is a great place to buy real estate. One California City that is rapidly growing is Discovery Bay, California. Discovery Bay is located about 60 miles from one of the most popular California cities called San Francisco.
Discovery Bay is based on a waterfront community of around 3,500 homes, and more that are being built. Many of these homes have private docks that have open access to the beautiful Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. Because of this, the people of Discovery Bay have easy access to all kinds of water sports and golf at the local country club.
Discovery Bay West has recently been added. It features gated and non-gated communities. Discovery Bay will continue to expand, as it is a popular place to live and visit.
The golden state has always been an attractive place to live. There are so many benefits to being a Californian.
If living in California is not possible, the second best thing is to travel their as a tourist. If you do visit, be aware that you may not want to leave!
About the Author
Jack R. Landry is a resident of California and has written hundreds of articles relating to tourism and Discovery Bay real estate. He has been involved in local travel and tourism for over 20 years.
Contact Info: Jack R. Landry JackRLandry@gmail.com http://DiscoverDiscoveryBay.com
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