Symbols of California — Symbols of California |
The State Seal — The State Seal |
The State Flag — The State Flag |
The State Motto — “Eureka” |
The State Nickname — Golden State |
The State Tree — Redwood/Giant Sequoia |
The State Bird — California quail (Lophortyx californica) |
The State Flower — California Poppy |
The State Song — I love You California |
The State Colors — Blue and Gold |
The State Animal — California grizzly bear (Ursus californicus) |
The State Freshwater Fish — Golden Trout |
The State Fossil — Saber-toothed Cat |
The State Marine Fish — Garibaldi |
State Reptile — Desert Tortoise |
The State Gemstone — Benitoite |
The State Insect — Dogface Butterfly |
The State Marine Mammal — California Gray Whale |
The State Mineral — Gold |
The State Dance — West Coast Swing Dancing |
The State Grass — Nassella pulchra, or Purple needlegrass |
The State Rock — Serpentine |
The State Quarter — The California Quarter |
State Fife and Drum Band — The California Consolidated Drum Band |
State Gold Rush Ghost Town — Bodie |
State Prehistoric Artifact — The Chipped Stone Bear |
State Silver Rush Ghost Town — Calico |
The State Soil — The San Joaquin Soil |
The State Tall Ship — The Californian |