People/Pop Culture
This actor became Governor of California in 2003.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
The Beach Boys’ 1964 hit “Fun, Fun, Fun” was inspired by a true story about a teenage girl in this Southern California county.
Orange County
This scenic drive along the Pacific coastline is also known as California State Route
Pacific Coast Highway
“If you're going to San Francisco… ________."
“be sure to wear some flowers in your hair”?
This desert city became famous for Frank Sinatra and Rat Pack gatherings.
Palm Springs
Disneyland opened in this city in 1955.
Anaheim
This 1966 Beach Boys album is considered one of the most influential albums in rock history
Pet Sounds
The West Coast was a major launching site for troops during this major U.S. war.
World War 2
“I wish they all could be… ________.”
“California girls”
This Northern California city’s name means “Saint Clare” in Spanish
Santa Clara
This 1970s detective series featured a rumpled raincoat-wearing cop based in Los Angeles.
Columbo
This Beach Boys song begins with “Well East coast girls are hip, I really dig those styles they wear…”
California Girls
This fault line is responsible for many of California’s earthquakes.
The San Andreas Fault
“Hotel California / Such a lovely place, such a lovely face… ________.”
"They livin' it up at the Hotel California”?
This Gold Rush-era city in the Sierra foothills was once the state capital before Sacramento and was a major hub for miners and traders. (Hint:it starts with a B)
Benicia
This iconic TV drama set in California starred Raymond Burr as a defense attorney solving crimes with dramatic courtroom twists.
Perry Mason
This member of the Beach Boys was known for his complex songwriting and production genius.
Brian Wilson
This dramatic coastal region, stretching from Carmel to San Simeon, is known for its cliffs, redwoods, and the historic Bixby Creek Bridge.
Big Sur
“Do you know the way to San Jose… ________.”
I've been away so long, I may go wrong and lose my way”?
Once a thriving center of military and aerospace development, this city lies in the Mojave Desert and is home to Edwards Air Force Base.
What is Lancaster? (Palmdale also acceptable)
This rock festival, held in Monterey in 1967, was a precursor to Woodstock and helped launch Janis Joplin’s career.
Monterey Pop Festival
Before fame, the Beach Boys performed under this original name. (Hint: their name started with A P)
The Pendletones
This patriotic World War II shipyard in Richmond, CA was known for record-breaking liberty ship production.
Kaiser Shipyards
“It never rains in Southern California… ________.”
“It pours, man, it pours”?
This inland city was once the terminus of the Transcontinental Railroad and is known as the “Gateway to the Sierras.”
Sacramento