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California has the most population in the U.S., and at 36,200,000, it is the sixth largest economy of even any country in the world, let alone part of a country. Because it's so long, the climate varies from snow-covered mountains, desserts, forests, a temperate climate on the Central Coast, hot inland, and the world famous moderate temperatures of Southern California, along with those beaches such as Malibu. Record temps go from a low of minus 35 degrees to a high of 134.
A string of missions run the length of California, and they were placed at a day's walking distance starting in 1769. Juan Cabrillo first sighted California in 1542 and he inspired those missions. A few of the most famous ones are San Juan Capistrano (the swallows return every year at the same time), Santa Barbara, and San Diego (the very first one). More immigrants settle down in California than any other state. The majority of immigrants are Asian or Pacific Islanders, with Hispanics adding their ethnicities to the varied and colorful residents of the Golden State.
A few of California's natural resources include petroleum, cement, timber and natural gas. Industries are manufacturing (machinery, transportation equipment, electronics), aerospace and defense, biotechnology, and tourism. Of course, Hollywood and Disneyland are known around the world. Other famous attractions are Yosemite National Park, the Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco), Point Reyes National Seashore, Sequoia National Park (giant Redwoods -- they are thousands of years old), and San Simeon State Park (Hearst Castle).
The lowest point in the U.S. is Death Valley at 282 feet below sea level, and the highest point in the "lower 48" is Mt. Whitney at 14,491 feet. Outside of Hawaii and Alaska, Lassen Peak is one of the two active volcanoes in the U.S. It last erupted back in 1917.
Burbank
Senior Artists' Colony, Burbank, California
Painters, Sculptors, Actors and Those with Artistic Souls Enjoy Retirement at the Burbank Senior Artists' Colony
Laguna
Woods, Laguna Woods, California
Well-Established Southern California Retirement Community Draws Retirees Thanks to its Variety of Housing Styles, Good Selection of Prices and Plentiful Amenities
Menifee
Oasis, Menifee, California
Southern California Golf Community of Menifee Oasis Offers Wide Selection of Floor Plans and Prices
Oceana,
Oceanside, California
Retirees Enjoy Affordable (Relatively) Retirement Living in Established 55+ Community in Sunny Southern California
Sands
RV and Golf Resort, Desert Hot Springs, California
In beautiful Desert Hot Springs,
California (population 17,000), about 40 minutes from
downtown Palm Springs, is the 55+ RV and golf community
of Sands RV and Golf Resort, an oasis for RV travelers
who need a spot to play golf for a day or a week or who
want to spend the entire year in a lovely Southern
California destination.
Silver
Lakes Resort, Helendale, California
Established Silver Lakes Resort in Helendale, California is Affordable Retirement Destination
Smith
Ranch Homes, San Rafael, California
Upscale Condominium Development in Marin County, California Offers Security, Beautiful Surroundings and an On Site Wellness Program
The
Colony, Murrieta, California
Southern California 55+ Community Offers a Variety of Floor Plans, Many Amenities, Open Spaces and Lots of Golf
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