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| California Facts |
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On Catalina Island, California, in 1926, American author Zane Grey built a pueblo-style home on the hillside overlooking Avalon Bay. He spent much of his later life in Avalon. The home is now a hotel. |
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The California poppy is the official state flower. The California grizzly bear (Ursus californicus) is the official state animal. |
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The Iron Door Saloon in Groveland, California claims to be the oldest drinking establishment in the state. It was constructed in 1852. |
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