If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, there are numerous state parks, with opportunities for camping, fishing, kayaking and hiking. From desert parks, to mountains, and lakes, there is such a range of environments to explore in one state, you need never leave!

It is another area which appeals to Brits looking for a new life in the sunshine, and offers many business and commerce opportunities, as well as excellent school systems, and family oriented communities out in the suburbs.

There's a lot more information about California included below.

Find out more information about some cities in California...

The Brits In America Network is a place to meet fellow Brits living in the USA, or to find advice and help if you are looking to make a move across the pond. You can create your own profile page, add pictures & videos, post your own blogs, join in with the discussions on the forum, add one yourself and chat with your friends online in our chat room. Plus there are many groups for different areas and states so that you can find other expats living nearby. Including... California Group Wanna Move to the USA?

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Find a list of the observed State and Federal Holidays Here. California has hundreds of hospitals, find the addresses and contact details of many of them Here. The are many world class beaches along the California coastline including Malibu Beach, Laguna Beach and Coronado Beach. You can find information on some of them Here.

Shopping is classed as the number 1 activity by UK tourists when abroad, fortunately California has more than it's share of fine Malls. You can find details on many of them Here. Click the name of the City to find local bargains. Check back daily for new deals. Fresno Los Angeles Modesto Orange County Sacramento San Diego San Francisco San Jose Santa Cruz

British social clubs and groups. House Of England

Local Charities in California.

Some other sections of the website with a California theme that may interest you.
Strange California Laws - Our collection of weird and wonderful Cali laws.
California Pop Quiz - 16 songs with a Californian theme, can you match the lyric to the title?