California State Capitol

Tips

• Make sure to get a picture with the giant bronze grizzly bear in front of my office.
  Arnold | 2010-04-13 16:16:00
• You can get a free copy of the California constitution... just ask for one! They keep them in stock to give out on request.
  TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | 2013-08-28 12:11:25
• Did you know? Washington's portrait in the Senate Chamber is the oldest artifact in the Capitol. It's a copy of Gilbert Stuart's portrait (which appears on the $1 bill) painted by his daughter, Jane.
  K12 Inc | 2011-07-07 14:31:34
• This place has metal detectors. Don't try to sneak in guns and knives
  Martin | 2010-05-06 05:09:22
• Don't try to use the enormous doors on the front of the building. They won't open and you will look foolish.
  Alec | 2013-01-29 03:17:58
• The tour is free and very interesting!
  Katrina | 2013-01-15 10:58:17
• The shadow boxes of the counties are interesting to look at.
  Linds | 2015-03-30 17:54:11
• The large bronze state seal located in front of the west entrance was made by inmates at nearby San Quentin State prison.
  WorldStrides | 2011-04-07 13:31:10
• Visit the grave of Senator Capitol Kitty, a feral cat who lived at the state capitol for 13 years, and was featured in the children's book written by former First Lady Sharon Davis.
  Anthony | 2016-05-26 18:38:32
• Definitely join a tour--a lot of historical information.
  Hard | 2016-04-30 17:41:27
• Great walk. Very picturesque!
  Ren | 2014-09-18 18:28:06
• Bring the best camera you own!
  Shaun | 2013-06-18 18:27:58
• What's good? The Honorable Senator Mimi Walters! She's what's good!
  Garth | 2013-04-30 10:34:05
• The rectangle block around the Capitol is great for runs and exactly 1 mile around.
  Scott | 2012-11-27 21:24:40
• Great park outside for running.
  Scott | 2012-06-07 07:04:38
• The coolest Circus EVER!... Bring your kids...
  @DavidCruiseSF | 2012-05-14 18:02:02
• Take the tour..its great
  Latricia | 2012-05-05 15:42:04
• Smells like cigars and cigarettes here today. You'd think Arnie still worked here.
  Sean | 2012-01-06 18:47:40
• Each county has a display panel inside the capitol building very cool!
  Ryan | 2018-12-28 13:14:30
• Tours are great
  D | 2017-10-09 18:08:53