This illustrated map of California is a colourful, retro-inspired tribute to the Golden State. Bright, sunshine-coloured and full of character, it’s packed with landmarks and icons from the redwoods of the far north to the beaches of San Diego, including a roadrunner in the Mojave, a Joshua tree in the desert, and a giant redwood towering in the north. It makes a fun piece of wall art for kids and adults who loves California, whether you’ve lived there, visited on a road trip, or are still dreaming of going. This hand-drawn map is available as an art print from my shop.
What’s On The Map of California?
Redwood National Park: Home to the tallest trees on Earth, these giants stand in the far north of the state.
Lassen Volcanic National Park: A park filled with bubbling mud, hot springs, and volcanic peaks, including one of the few to have volcanoes to have erupted in the last century in the US.
Napa Valley: With rolling vineyards, California’s famous wine country, is north of San Francisco.
Lake Tahoe: Sitting high up in the Sierra Nevada and famous for summer beaches and winter skiing. This is of the largest alpine lakes in North America.
San Francisco: Home to the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars and colourful Victorian houses.
Monterey: Sea otters and rugged Pacific Ocean scenery provide a backdrop to the gorgeous coastal town.
Yosemite National Park: One of the most beloved and famous national parks in the US. Famous for huge granite cliffs Half Dome and El Capitan.
Mt Whitney: The highest peak At 14,505 feet (4,421 m) in the contiguous US.
Death Valley: The hottest national park in the US, with massive sweeping dunes and salt flats. Sitting far below sea level.
Santa Barbara: Home to Spanish-style architecture, red tile roofs and palm-lined beaches.
Los Angeles: City of stars – home to Hollywood, beautiful beaches and the Santa Monica Pier.
Long Beach: With a huge aquarium and a laid-back atmosphere, this harbour city has a lively waterfront.
Mojave Desert: Home to the roadrunner, this is a vast, sun-burned landscape of wide open skies and dramatic rock formations.
Palm Springs: Known for its mid-century modern architecture and glamour.
Joshua Tree National Park: This is where the Colorado and the Mojave deserts meet. Famous for the unusual Joshua trees as seen on the cover of one of my favourite albums – The Joshua Tree by U2
San Diego: Home to the famous San Diego Zoo and fabulous beaches, it’s mild weather gives locals a year-round outdoor life.
