What is the Capital of California?

What is the capital of California?

Sacramento

Sacramento is the capital of California (CA). California is known as The Golden State and sits in the West. See the full California profile for borders, symbols, map practice, and quizzes.

Common wrong guess

Los Angeles and San Francisco get the attention, but Sacramento is the capital.

Quick facts

Nickname

The Golden State

Abbreviation

Region

West · Pacific

Statehood

1850

More West capitals

Review Sacramento with nearby West capitals before mixing all 50 states.

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Bordering states

California borders Arizona, Nevada, Oregon. Border context helps capitals stick to the map.

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FAQ

What is the capital of California?

The capital of California is Sacramento.

What is California's capital city?

Sacramento is the capital city of California.

Is Los Angeles the capital of California?

No. The capital of California is Sacramento. Los Angeles and San Francisco get the attention, but Sacramento is the capital.

What region is California in?

California is in the West region, in the Pacific division.

How can I practice California and its capital?

Use the State Capitals Quiz on StateGuess, then review the full states and capitals list.