Widely known as the Golden State, California is home to many notable geographic and historic sites. Hollywood, Malibu, San Francisco, Monterey Bay, and Santa Monica are just a few of the most prominent cities in The El Dorado State. It is also home to Yosemite National Park, which is one of the most visited National Parks every year.
Whether you want to lay on the beach, hike through the forests, or drive up the beautiful and famous Pacific Coast Highway, California has so much to offer. There is something for everyone of all ages!
With these many offerings, you might be wondering just how much you know about the state. These California trivia questions and answers will test your knowledge and figure out just how much you know about it!
Are you looking for more than this California quiz? Check out our Chicago, Connecticut, Wisconsin, or Florida trivia next! Soon you will be an expert on the geography and facts about every US state on our trivia list.
Sunset Strip is the name given to the mile-and-a-half section of what street?
Hollywood Boulevard
Sierra Drive
Rodeo Drive
Sunset Boulevard
Who performed at Folsom State Prison in California in the late 1960s?
Ray Charles
Johnny Cash
The Doors
Frank Sinatra
What highway can one follow all the way up the coast of California?
Highway 1
Route 66
U.S. 287
Interstate 5
Where is the longest-running jazz festival in the world held every September?
Mountain View
Monterey
Sonoma
Silver Lake
Which California beach town hosts the Pageant of the Masters?
Long Beach
Newport Beach
Huntington Beach
Laguna Beach
What is the capital of California?
Sorrento
Sacramento
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Which California city is the center of a metropolis that spans five counties?
San Bernardino
Los Angeles
San Francisco
San Diego
In what California city is Google headquartered?
San Francisco
Palo Alto
Sunnyvale
Mountain View
Who was the first English explorer to reach California?
Sir Francis Drake
James Cook
Sir Walter Raleigh
Humphrey Davies
What beach is also known as the original Surf City, USA?
Imperial Beach
Mission Beach
Pismo Beach
Huntington Beach
Where in the state of California can you visit Alcatraz Island?
Oakland
Clear Lake
San Francisco
Inyo
What does La Jolla mean in Spanish?
The Sparkle
The Jewel
The Beach
The Rich
Which city is considered the county seat of Orange County?
City Of Orange
Santa Ana
Anaheim
Newport Beach
The two-letter abbreviation for the state of California is?
NV
CA
ID
OK
Who is featured on California’s commemorative quarter, released in 2005?
An Unnamed Gold Miner
Sebastian Viscaino
Ronald Reagan
John Muir
What two river systems are located in California’s Central Valley?
San Jose And San Jacinta
San Joaquin And Rio Grande
San Joaquin And Sacramento
Rio Grande And Sacramento
What is Los Angeles International Airport commonly called?
LAX
LAP
LAZ
Hollywood Air
In what city is the free Fillmore Street Jazz Festival?
Sacramento
Los Angeles
San Francisco
San Diego
What does Pink’s food stand in Hollywood specialize in serving?
Egg Rolls
Tacos
Fried Shrimp
Hot Dogs
In what California city is Knott’s Berry Farm located?
Santa Cruz
Marina
Buena Park
San Diego
Where does Haight-Ashbury get its name from?
A Song From The 60’s
Two Early San Francisco Leaders
The Mayor From 1875
A Japanese Business Man
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