California Regions

Coast

Coast
Major Cities

Los Angeles
San Diego
San Francisco
Monterey
Hollywood
Santa Cruz
Santa Barbara
Pismo Beach
Bodega Bay
Sea Ranch
Eureka

Coast
National Parks or Famous Attractions

Disneyland
Universal
Studios
Big Sur
Redwood
National Park
Fishermans
Wharf
Alcatraz
Golden Gate
Monterey
Aquarium
Fort Ross
Hearst Castle
Santa Cruz
Beach
Boardwalk

Coast
Climate
The northern coast is
damp, cool, foggy,
and often rainy.

The southern coast is

often warm, sunny,
and dry.

Coast
Businesses & Industries

Entertainment
Oil
Shipping
Fishing
Technology

Coast
Recreation & Activities

Surfing
Biking
Running
Sailing
Outdoor
sports
Fishing
Kayaking

Coast
Fun Facts
More than half of
all Californians live
in Los Angeles or
the San Francisco
Bay Area.

Central Valley

Central Valley
Major Cities

Redding
Sacramento
Stockton
Modesto
Hickman
Fresno
Bakersfield

Central Valley
National Parks or Famous Attractions

State Capital
Sutters Fort
Old Sacramento
Train Museum
Sacramento Zoo

Central Valley
Climate
In the summer, the
climate is hot and dry.

In the winter, the

climate is cold and wet.

Central Valley
Businesses & Industries
The main industry in the Central Valley is
agriculture (farming, growing crops, & raising
livestock).
Aquaducts and canals bring water from the
Sacramento River and the San Joaquin River.

Central Valley
Recreation & Activities
Swimming, boating & water skiing

Central Valley
Fun Facts
There are 200
different kinds of
crops in the Central
Valley.
The Central Valley
comprises about
three-fifths of
Californias productive
farmland.

Mountains

Mountains
Major Cities

South Lake Tahoe

Sonora
Placerville
Columbia
Jamestown
Murphys
Napa

Mountains
National Parks or Famous Attractions
Yosemite
National Park
South Lake
Tahoe
Mount Whitney
Pinecrest
Snow ski
resorts

Mountains
Climate
In the summer, the
During the winter, the
climate is warm, which
mountain climate is
melts the snow creating
cold, wet, and snowy.
beautiful waterfalls and
high, flowing rivers.

Mountains
Businesses & Industries

Ski Resorts
Gold Mining
Copper Mining
Lumber / Logging
Sand & Gravel

Mountains
Recreation & Activities
Hiking
Mountain
Biking
Snow Skiing
Wildlife &
Nature
Observation
Photography

Mountains
Fun Facts
3.7 million people visit Yosemite National
Park each year.
Mount Whitney is the highest point in the
U.S. at 14,494 feet.

Desert

Desert
Major Cities

Palm Springs
Barstow
El Centro
Ridgecrest

Desert
National Parks or Famous Attractions
Joshua Tree National
Park
Death Valley National
Park
Mojave National
Preserve
Edwards Air Force
Base
NASA Flight
Center
Salton Sea

Desert
Climate
Summers are hot, dry, and windy, while
freezing temperatures occur in winter.

Desert
Businesses & Industries
Aviation
Borax Mining
Natural Gas
Drilling
Recreation

Desert
Recreation & Activities
Photography

Desert
Fun Facts
The lowest point in North America is Death Valley at 282
feet below sea level.
The hottest day recorded in Death Valley was 134 F.
The longest period without rain in Death Valley was 767
days.

Review Questions
In which region would you find cactus
plants?

What is the main industry in the Central

Valley?

Review Questions
In which region is Palm Springs located?

In which region is the state capital located?

Review Questions
Which region holds the national record for
the longest period without rain?

In which region do you live?

Review Questions
In which region would you find the
entertainment industry?

In which region is Lake Tahoe located?

Review Questions
Which region has waterfalls?

In which region is the NASA Flight Center

and Edwards Air Force Base? Why is that
a good location?

Review Questions
In which region is Disneyland?

In which region is Yosemite National Park?

In which region do more than half of all
Californians live?

Review Questions

Complete the Venn Diagram below comparing the northern coast and the
southern coast. Use 2-3 bullets in each area.