• Bidwell Mansion State Historical Park
• Butte College
• Butte County Pioneer Museum
• Chico Area Recreation District
• Chico Art Center
• Chico Creek Nature Center
• Chico Creek Theatre Festival
• Chico Enterprise Record
• Chico Heat
• Chico Museum
• Downtown Chico City Plaza
• Farmer's Market
• Feather Falls
• Gold Nugget Museum
• Honey Run Covered Bridge
• Orient & Flume Art Glass Studio
• Silver Dollar Fairgrounds & Speedway
• Stansbury House

• Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa established in 1772
• Farmer's Market on Higuera Street: largest farmer's market on the west coast
• Hearst Castle located in San Simeon
• World famous Bubble Gum Alley
• Cal Poly's Performing Arts Center
• Museum of Natural History in Morro Bay
• San Luis Obispo County Historical Society Museum
• The Pacific Ocean and beaches within 10 minutes of the main campus
• Lakes within an hour drive
• Mountain biking and hiking within 2 minutes of campus

Dominguez Hills is located in the city of Carson, near the South Bay beaches of Manhattan and Hermosa, and minutes away from Los Angeles and Orange County cultural and recreational attractions: LA Music Center including the Dorothy Chandler Theater, many major museums and art galleries, ballet and music offerings throughout the vicinity, Catalina Island, Disneyland, Griffith Park & Observatory, the Queen Mary, Knott's Berry Farm, Universal Studios (to name a few).

The campus is located near major freeways, airports, and mountain resort areas, and its proximity to business and industrial centers enhances the university's quality service to students.

Although in an urban setting, Dominguez Hills is far less congested than other nearby universities.

The College of the Arts provides a wide variety of cultural attractions showcasing student and faculty talent, as well as guest artists. A professional artist-in-residence series brings celebrities to campus to interact with students and faculty members, and offers public performances at Performing Arts Center. Additional information about events is available at (714) 278-3371.

Associated Students Productions is another source of on-campus entertainment. ASP events include noon concerts in Becker Amphitheater, singers and comedians in The Pub, and celebrity performers in Portola Pavilion. In addition, cultural events hosted by various student organizations and campus programs are held throughout the year. Additional information is available from the Office of Student Life at (714) 278-3211.

The Fullerton Arboretum is a joint effort of the university and the City of Fullerton. Featured are a 26-acre botanical garden and the 100-plus-year-old home of Orange County pioneers. Plants from all over the world are displayed in mini-ecosystems that mimic the various native habitats.

For a calendar listing of most campus events and activities, check the Cal State Fullerton website at www.fullerton.edu.

If you're up for venturing a little further, Santa Cruz with its Board Walk is only a 45 minute drive away, and San Francisco clocks in at about two hours. To find out more about the local area, visit the CSUMB.EDU/life website.

Cal State Northridge is blessed with a mild climate and a wonderful location -- a green and safe suburb of Los Angeles, only minutes away from all the excitement that is Southern California.

A few of our world-class neighbors:

J.Paul Getty Museum, Huntington Library, Norton Simon Museum, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Ronald Reagan Library, Richard Nixon Library, Disneyland, Universal Studios, Knotts Berry Farm, Magic Mountain, Hollywood, Rose Bowl, Hollywood Bowl, Mission San Fernando, Little Tokyo, Chinatown, Koreatown, Olvera Street, Farmers Market, Malibu Beach, Santa Monica Bay (Baywatch), Venice Beach, and the Mojave Desert.

Cal Poly Pomona's location is ideal for so many things, including studying, social and cultural activities and recreation. Students can travel to the mountains, head to the beaches, visit Disneyland, wander through art museums, or experience the sights and sounds of downtown Los Angeles or Orange County. All these things, and much more, are just a short drive away.

Our location is also ideal for internships or employment during school and after graduation because Cal Poly Pomona is conveniently located near business and industry.

• Seat of government for CA
• ample internship opportunities in government, business, and high-tech firms
• Rich cultural offerings
• Within two hours of Pacific coast and Sierra Nevada mountains

• The world-famous San Diego Zoo is one of the area's most popular attractions. See some of the world's rarest wildlife, including giant panda and koalas. New at the zoo is Ituri Forest, a mysterious central African rain forest with buffalo, hippos, otters, okapis, birds and monkeys. Other unique habitats include Polar Bear Plunge, Tiger River, Gorilla Tropics, and the Sun Bear Forest.
  
  
• Looking for an adventure? Visit the San Diego Wild Animal Park, located approximately 30 miles north of San Diego. The Wild Animal Park is an "animals first" facility in which animals roam in herds and flocks in natural habitats. Visit the Heart of Africa walking safari, ride the Wgasa Bush Line Railway, feed the birds in Lorikeet Landing, and stroll through beautiful gardens.
  
  
• Sea World is San Diego's marine life attraction. From spectacular shows and animal interactions to world-class thrill rides, once-in-a-lifetime experiences await Sea World visitors. The park offers exhibits, shows, aquariums and adventures all focusing on animal rescue, rehabilitation and preservation. This year, Sea World opened its Cirque de la Mer, where mysterious aquatic creatures blend athletics, acrobatics, music and special effects. Visitors can also work alongside Sea World staff in the Trainer for a Day program.
  
  
• Balboa Park, adjacent to downtown San Diego, houses breathtaking botanical gardens and over twenty museums, including the Museum of Man, the San Diego Museum of Art, the Natural History Museum, and the Aerospace Museum. Take advantage of "Free Tuesdays" and visit selected museums on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesday of each month at no cost.
  
  
• The historic Gaslamp District is San Diego's entertainment hub with over 80 of Southern California's hottest restaurants, clubs, theatres, and galleries. You can dine, listen to music, and see a show within 16 blocks of Victorian architecture.
• Cabrillo National Monument, Steven Birch Scripps Aquarium, Old Town, Hotel Del Coronado, and the fairgrounds at Del Mar are all on the must-see list of San Diego hot spots!
  
  
• Don't miss the La Jolla Playhouse, San Diego Opera, the Civic Theater San Diego Repertory Theatre, the San Diego Symphony and the Old Globe Theatre.
  
  
• Every year, San Diego hosts festivals, street fairs and parades unlike any other city. Be sure to check out the Fern Street Circus, Adams Avenue Street Fair, San Diego Pride Festival, Street Scene, and the famous Del Mar Fair.

• Music
  From classical music to reggae, San Francisco provides an array of musical entertainment year round. Some concert locations include Stern Grove, near SFSU, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, Golden Gate Park Concourse, Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, and the War Memorial Opera Building. Aside from these venues, the university offers concerts in Knuth Hall and McKenna Theatre, including performances by the Alexander String Quartet, in residence at the university.

• Theater
  The City is home to many famous theaters, including the American Conservatory Theatre, where actress Annette Bening, an SFSU alumna, got her start. Other theaters include Cowell Theater, Golden Gate Theatre, Orpheum Theatre, and Curran Theatre. The Creative Arts Department at San Francisco State University hosts many critically acclaimed, low-cost performances during the fall and spring semesters.

• Museums
  San Francisco has several museums, including the new San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in the South of Market area. Also within city limits is the Asian Art Museum, Center for the Arts at Yerba Buena Gardens, California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park, California Palace of the Legion of Honor, M.H. de Young Memorial Museum, and the Palace of Fine Arts and its high-tech neighbor, the Exploratorium. At San Francisco State University, courses in the Museum Studies Program are offered in the spring and fall semesters and the school boasts a large collection of Egyptian artifacts--including a mummy--that is part of the Sutro Egyptian Collection.

• Historical Sites
  A city with a rich history such as San Francisco is abundant with historical landmarks, including Coit Tower, Union Square, and the Mission Dolores. Sites near SFSU include the Cliff House, Sutro Park, the Presidio, and Mount Davidson. The university's history department offers classes on the history of California, the United States, and other countries. The College of Humanities offers a course on San Francisco, its history, and culture.