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State Nickname - Golden State Read more about Nickname – Golden State

Nickname – Golden State

by admin | Oct 19, 2021 | California State Symbols

Golden State became the official State Nickname in 1968.

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State Quarter Read more about Quarter

Quarter

by admin | Oct 19, 2021 | California State Symbols

The quarter shows a scene with naturalist John Muir gazing on Yosemite with a California condor overhead

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State Tartan Read more about Tartan

Tartan

by admin | Oct 19, 2021 | California State Symbols

It is based on the tartan of the family of the noted Scottish naturalist John Muir.

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State Colors - Blue and Gold Read more about Colors – Blue and Gold

Colors – Blue and Gold

by admin | Oct 19, 2021 | California State Symbols

Blue and gold have long been associated with California.

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State Tall Ship - Californian Read more about Tall Ship – Californian

Tall Ship – Californian

by admin | Oct 19, 2021 | California State Symbols

The Californian continues to serve as a sailing school and educational vessel and takes part in many festivities, ceremonies, and events in the Pacific and Atlantic regions.

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