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.

Essentials

Motto -

Eureka!
I've found it!

Capital - 

Sacramento

Time Zone - 

Pacific

Demonym - 

Californian

Quarter

Introduced - 2005

Song

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.

Want more state information like this? Look it up at 50states.com

Are you thinking of moving to the great state of California? Here are a few tips to help you get started and keep you organized:

Driving in California
Take a spin through the California Department of Motor Vehicles online to better prepare yourself before your move. Use this link to learn need-to-know basics such as obtaining a new California driver's license, requirements for an ID cards, and vehicle registration.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
There are so many things to remember when moving from getting to the storage boxes to remembering to call the utility companies. Below are two tools to help you stay organized.

• Allstate Moving Checklist (PDF format) - Use this list to help you manage your move.
• Know Your Stuff - Take a full inventory of your belongings with our online home inventory tool or download the Allstate Household Inventory Record list.

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.

For more information specific to California visit:

• California State Catastrophe Information
• California Auto Insurance Coverages

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Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, Idaho