Read more about Song – “I Love You, California”

Songwriter F. B. Silverwood and composer A. F. Frankenstein, both of Los Angeles, wrote the song in 1913.

Read more about Folk Dance – Square Dance

The square dance, performed by couples, has to be by far the most popular state dance form there is.

Read more about Fife and Drum Band – California Consolidated Drum Band

Fifes and drums came to America from Western Europe and can be heard for long distances.

Read more about Dance – West Coast Swing

The emergence of West Coast Swing dancing is a California story, rooted in the Lindy Hop of the 1930s and the later Jitterbug.

Read more about Sport – Surfing

Surfing was first introduced to the United States from Hawaii during the 19th century by California hotel owners.