California Tourist Information

Surface 424002 square km

Population 35.1 million people, the most populated State with 12.2% of the American population living there

Capital Sacramento

Official Language American English, second language Spanish (spoken by almost half the population)

Currency (USD) United States Dollar

Calling Code +1209 (USA +1)

Useful Numbers

911 is the emergency number that covers Police, Ambulance Service and Fire Emergencies.

The prices displayed on shops and restaurants are without the value added tax, which corresponds to an amount between 15 and 17 per cent according to the place.
Americans are also big on tipping, failing to leave a gratuity will be considered rude.
Tipping in restaurants normally goes according to level of satisfaction, but it is never less than 15 per cent of the total amount; an average gratuity is calculated by doubling the tax while a good tip is about 20 per cent. Bar staff also expect gratuities of a few dollars. Remember to tip taxi drivers or you’ll risk to be shouted at down the street!

Travel insurance is fundamental when traveling, simple casualty treatments and hospitalization might be very costly without it.