State California: Disneyland and Yosemite National Park

About California

In ancient times, California was not under U.S. territory. Later in 1850, it became the 31st state. California is the most populous state of the U.S. It is the 3rd largest state which covers 423,970km sq. with a 39.6 million Population. Sacramento is the capital of the state. It contains millions of acres of farmland for agricultural production. California grows about 3.3 million tons of wine grapes each year. It is also famous for cultural institutions and national parks like Disneyland, Yosemite National Park, Angel Island, and The Golden Gate Bridge. It’s also known as the “Land Of Milk and Honey”, “The Grapes State”. The motto of California is “Eureka “which means “I have found it”. In California, 220 languages are spoken by the residents. English is the official language of California, about 58.1% of residents use English. The ratio of other languages that have been spoken in California: Spanish 28.8%, Chinese 3.0%, Tagalog 2.2%, and other 7.9%.

The Major Cities in California

There are a total of 482 cities in California. In which there are 3 cities that exceed a population of over 1 million. The largest population is in Los Angeles i.e. about 3.9 million, San Diego with 1.45 million residents, and San Jose with 1.03 million. Further ranking of cities is San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, Oakland, Bakersfield, and Anaheim.

What attracts tourists to visit this state?

California is a state which attracts visitors from all over the world for the wonders of the modern world. There are lots of recreational things like parks, beaches, and Hollywood studios. Along with these places, there is a place that specifically captures the attention of children with lots of cartoon creatures. That place is known as Disneyland.

Here is a description of some attractions

Parks

One of the largest National parks is located in the Southern California Desert named as “Death Valley National Park “. It is the lowest, hottest, and driest national park with lots of adventures. It is famous for sailing stones.

Another park is Yosemite National Park. It is one of the popular destinations which is located in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It enhances the natural beauty of the park with its giant, ancient sequoia trees and tunnel view.

It is the best to place for family vacations with hiking trails and the best views.

San Diego‘s SeaWorld is a wonderful theme park located along the waterfront in Mission Bay. It is full of adventures for instance rides, shows, roller coasters, and various natural attractions. People can also enjoy the marine ecosystem in family-friendly activities.

Universal Studio Hollywood

This studio is a fascinating place in California, the perfect vacation spot to enjoy with family. People enjoy fantastic rides, roller coasters, restaurants, shopping, dining, thrilling movies, and so many other things. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Fast and Furious, and The Walking Dead are some of the most popular attractions of this park.

How do you get there?

There are various ways to go to California. People can go there by road, by Rail and by Cruise. Even there are 4 other small airports in California. People can visit different places by going to different airports in very less time.

What are the transportation options in California?

Multiplex transportation system is found in California. Like the subway, light rail, and commuter rail network. In the West Coast of the United State, there are several important ports in California. Airports like “Los Angeles International Airport “and “San Francisco International Airport” are ranging from small general aviation airports to large international hubs.

Car culture in California

It is also well known for Car Culture California had approximately 23 million driver's licenses and a total of approximately 31 million registered vehicles according to the census of 2010.

Train system

Rail lines of the following agencies are found in California: Amtrak, BART, Muni, VTA, Altamont Commuter Express, San Diego Trolley, and LA metro. Bullet train is the high-speed rail service. It covers up the route from LA to San Francisco within 3 hours. It covers a distance of more than 200 miles per hour.

Public transits

California’s largest cities commonly use the bus, subway, ferry, or light rail system. Public transportation is very efficient, affordable, and safe. In San Francisco and Southern California, city passes and GO offer deals on local transportation.

Other options

We can also take Uber services or taxi services to reach our destination more easily.

What are some of the accommodation options available?

Perfect places to stay within the golden state to enjoy vocation are handsome stone-and-timber mountain lodges, restored gold rush hotels, and snug inns.

Hotels

Freehand Los Angeles in LA, Beresford in San Francisco, Liverleaf Inn Mission Valley in San Diego, and Sideways Inn - Buellton are some of the most comfortable and affordable hotels of California.

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel is near Disneyland and El Royal Hotel in LA is near the Universal Studio Hollywood. Oceanfront Villa located on Maria’s beach is a very beautiful and luxurious place to spend holidays.

Family Resorts

There are some inclusive Caribbean family resorts in California. Franklyn D. Resort and Spa is located in runaway bay, Jamaica. Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa located in St. Lucia is the largest waterpark with two giant waterslides.

What are some of the main attractions?

Yosemite National Park

The iconic national park offers hiking and river rafting. It is popular for its giant, ancient sequoia trees and iconic vista of towering Bridal veil fall. Another famous thing is the Ansel Adams Gallery. This place is closest to the Yosemite / Fresno International Airport.

Disneyland Park

It is located in Anaheim. It is an amusement park with numerous rides and recreated world and culture. Maximum crowds are found in the park when the children are out of school for summer or winter break. It is a magical and fantasy world for kids.

Golden Gate Bridge

This iconic golden gate is located in San Francisco. The orange frame of this gate contrasting with the blue water of San Francisco Bay makes it more beautiful. It is the first word that comes to mind when people talk about San Francisco.

Universal Studio Hollywood

Some wonderful divisions of this studio are Springfield, The Walking Dead, Raptor Encounter, The Ride-3D, Water World, Jurassic Park, Studio Tour - Tram ride, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Hearst Castle

It is a historical monument. It takes up over 28 years to build. It has 165 rooms. From the top of the castle i.e. about 1600 feet high we can see a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Lucia Ranges. A huge collection of art is present inside the castle. It’s the drive of 4 hours from LA and San Francisco to the castle.

Which attraction do you think will generate the most revenue for future tourists?

Santa Clarita

I think Santa Clarita is the best place for commencing the journey of California because it is centrally located for all visiting places in LA. It gives never-ending opportunities for running, hiking and swimming, and biking. Santa Clarita will definitely attract more tourists because it is conveniently located near Universal Studio Hollywood, LA zoo, Hollywood Burbank Airport, numerous museums,s and much more.

Universal Studios Hollywood

I think this studio is the station of entertainment for all age groups. It has a spring field that will attract kids, it has Jurassic park for older and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter that will attract teenagers. And the second thing about the study, all the basic needs of the visitors like food, accommodation, etc are easily be fulfilled that will fascinate more visitors to this wonderful place.

Conclusion

California fulfilled all the desires of tourists and met all the expectations that one had while visiting California. The mountains, lakes, waterfall, trees, etc. of Yosemite National Park provide a natural habitat for nature lovers. The list of beautiful destinations of California is endless. Some of them are Golden Gate Bridge, Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, National Park, Death Valley, Hearst Castle, and so on.

Every year millions of visitors come to this Golden State to enjoy the beauty of numerous places and it will definitely raise the economic potential of the state. The American government is doing all the possible and needy work to promote tourism in the Country.