Around California 2 - Answers

Published: Tuesday 6th January 2026A free quiz about the people and places in California.
  1. Which former Governor of California became the 40th President of the USA? Ronald Reagan.
  2. What city is the State Capital of California? Sacramento.
  3. Which country borders California to the south? Mexico.
  4. The transport system in San Francisco shares its name with what cartoon character? BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit).
  5. Which city in California is home to the Disneyland resort? Anaheim.
  6. The Queen Mary liner has a permanent home in which Californian city? Long Beach.
  7. Which Californian sports stadium has hosted, as at 2025, 5 NFL Super Bowls? Rose Bowl (Pasadena).
  8. Which area of Los Angeles is traditionally the centre of USA film making? Hollywood.
  9. In which year did the "Summer of Love" take place in San Francisco? 1967
  10. Located in Marin County which is California's oldest prison? San Quentin.
  11. In which Californian city did the infamous Watts Riots of 1965 take place? Los Angeles.
  12. What is the nickname for the State of California? The Golden State.
  13. What sport is played by the San Diego Padres? Baseball.
  14. What is the name of the tourist area that occupies the northern waterfront area of San Francisco? Fisherman's Wharf.
  15. What bridge joins San Francisco to Marin County? Golden Gate Bridge.
  16. Which group were "California Dreamin'' in 1965? The Mamas & the Papas.
  17. Which river forms most of California's border with Arizona? Colorado River.
  18. Once known as Yerba Buena, how do we now know this Californian city? San Francisco.
  19. Which famous street in San Francisco is known for its hairpin turns? Lombard Street.
  20. Which Californian National Park is home to the largest tree on Earth? Sequoia National Park.

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