California State Information
Welcome to the California information page! Discover California by browsing this page for interesting pieces of California trivia, history, state facts and scenic road trip ideas. If you are planning to move to the great state of California or are just thinking about it, download the Allstate Moving Checklist and Household Inventory Record to help you stay on track.
Little Bit of History
The state of California encompasses 163,696 square miles and is ranked third in the nation's total area. It was the 31st state to enter the union, joining the United States on September 9, 1850. The name California is suggested to have several origins including Spanish, Latin, South Asian and Aboriginal American.
Motto -
Eureka!
I've found it!
Capital -
Sacramento
Time Zone -
Pacific
Demonym -
Californian
Introduced - 2005
I Love You, California
I love you, California, you're the
greatest state of all.
I love you in the winter,
summer, spring and in the fall...
Did You Know?
- The first motion picture theater opened in Los Angeles on April 2, 1902.
- Joanne Woodward was the first actress to receive a star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood in 1960.
- One out of every four Californians was born outside the United States.
- California raises more turkeys than any other state in the United States.
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The First Step When Moving
Contact your Allstate agent or call 1-800-ALLSTATE (1-800-255-7828).
Things to Consider Before Moving
Will I need to change my insurance coverage? Should I buy or rent my new place? What can I afford? Relax! We'll help you sort through your
options.
Moving Tools and Tips
There's a lot to keep track of when you move. Our
checklists will help you so moving will be a breeze.
Always check out the
moving company's registration number, references and complaint history at
Relocation.com. This is important, even if your move is within California.
Need an Insurance Policy in California?
Find out if switching to Allstate might save you money by getting an
auto insurance quote today (it's easy!). You can also talk to an
Allstate agent right in your neighborhood or call
1-866-621-6900 to get a quote over the phone.
Scenic Drives
Some suggested scenic road trips.
Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the California State Tourism site.
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Oregon,
Nevada,
Arizona,
New Mexico,
Texas,
Washington,
Idaho
Coverage limits/deductibles identified as "most common" in the chart above are the most popular limits/deductibles selected by Allstate Insurance Company policyholders in California. Please note state minimums may change from time to time. Check with your state if you have additional questions about current state minimum.