The Entrance to Old Town San Diego the "Birthplace of California". Page 1 - Page 2 - Page 3 Page 4 - Page 5 - Page 6 Page 7 - Page 8 - Page 9 Flag Seal Website : www.ca.gov Capital : Sacramento Highest point : Mount Whitney, 14,494 feet Area : 163,707 square miles, 3rd largest state Population : 33,871,648 (2000 US census) Motto : Eureka (I have found it) Admitted to Union : September 09, 1850 State Song : "I Love You, California" State Bird : California valley quail State Flower : Golden Poppy State Tree : California Redwood