Very few people care about the history of California as the 31st state of the union.
The Gold Rush, the geographical diversity, the movie stars, the sun, the surf, and beautiful people is what attract people to move to California or at least visit it.
Still, the Spanish influence on the architecture is something to see.
This incredible state stretches from Mexico to Oregon which lends itself to a diversity of beaches, deserts, mountains, lakes, and rivers.
Californians have managed to find a way to enjoy each and every one of them.