- Mountains: California is home to several mountain ranges, including the Sierra Nevada, the Cascade Range, and the Coast Ranges. The Sierra Nevada is the highest mountain range in the contiguous United States, with Mount Whitney being the highest peak.
- Valleys: California has several valleys, including the Central Valley, the Salinas Valley, and the Mojave Desert. The Central Valley is the largest valley in California and is home to most of the state's agriculture.
- Deserts: California has several deserts, including the Mojave Desert, the Sonoran Desert, and the Colorado Desert. The Mojave Desert is the largest desert in the United States.
- Forests: California has several forests, including the Redwood Forest, the Sequoia Forest, and the Giant Sequoia Forest. The Redwood Forest is home to the tallest trees in the world, the Coast Redwood.
- Beaches: California has over 840 miles of coastline, with many beaches. Some of the most popular beaches include Santa Monica Beach, Venice Beach, and Malibu Beach.
- Rivers: California has several rivers, including the Sacramento River, the San Joaquin River, and the Colorado River. The Sacramento River is the longest river in California.