California


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By:C.C

History

Their is a lot of history about the state of California. First, the state motto of California is Eureka (I have found it). Second, the state's nickname is "The Golden State". Third, it applied for statehood in 1850 and it was the 31st state to join the Union. Fourth, the state bird is the California quail. Lastly the state flower of California is Golden Poppy. This is just some information about the state California.

Their is many historic events in the state California. First, in 1769, Gaspar de Portola led an expedition up the coast of California. Second, in 1776, Spainish settlers came from New Spain and reached San Diego. Third, in 1822, California became apart of Mexico, who won its independence from Spain in 1821. Fourth, in 1848, James W. Marshall discovered Gold at Sutter's Mill, because of his discovery it led to the gold rush in California. Lastly, in 1906, an earthquake and fire destroyed much of San Franciso. These are just some historic events that happened in California.

California has many wonderful and beautiful historic sites. First, I will go to San Francisco to visit Alcatraz because it was a jail where only the worst criminals went to. Second, I will go to San Francisco to visit the Golden Gate Bridge. Third, I will go to Los Angeles to visit some of the beautiful beaches. Fourth, I will go to San Diego to visit the San Diego Chargers. Lastly, I will go to Los Angeles to visit Holly Wood so then I could meet a lot of stars from movies and tv shows etc. These are some of the places that I will be visiting when I am in California.

Requirement #2

Saturday June 20 I will leave at 8:00 am to go to the Baltimore International Airport to get on my flight which leaves at 10:00 am. I will be arriving in San Francisco, California. I will visit the famous jail Alcatraz. Sunday June 21 I will wake up at 8:00 to go to the Golden Gate Bridge. I will take a taxi to get there and when I get there I will rent bikes to ride across the bridge. I will do that till about 4:00 pm and then I will come back to the hotel to get ready for dinner. I will go to Pizza Hut for dinner tonight and then I will come back to the hotel to get a goodnight of sleep. Monday June 22 I will wake up at 6:00 am to get ready to drive to Los Angeles, California to visit the famous beach, Pebble beach. I expect to get there around 12:00 pm. I will stay there intill about 6:00 pm. Then I will go to my hotel to get unpacked and then I will go to get dinner at Stillwater bar & grill. Then I will go back to my hotel to get some rest for tomorrow. Tuesday June 23 I will wake up at 9:00 to get ready to go to hollywood to visit some famous sites like the "walk of fame." Then I will go to see the Universal Studios till about 12:00 pm. Then I will go to Historica Egyptian theatre to get a tour. Lastly I will go out to dinner at Pace and then I will go back to the hotel. Wednesday June 24 I will wake up at 9:00 at get ready to go see a San Diego Chargers football game. The game starts at 4:15 and I expect to get there around 1:00. They will be playing the San Fransico 49'ers. I will then drive back to my hotel to get packed up to leave for Baltimore to come home.



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Requirement #3 Flight info:

Leaving from: Philadelphia Departure Date: June 20 Departure Time:6:50 am Arrival Time: 11:16 am Airline:Continental Flight Number: 2922/3476 Layover City and State: Cleveland Length of trip: 7 hours 26 min. Destination: San Fransico

Returning From: San Fransico Departure Date: June 25 Departure Time: 10:35 am Arrival Time: 10:35 pm Airline: Continental Flight Number: 1536/426 Layover City and State: Houston Texas Length of trip: 7 hours 56 min. Destination: Philadelphia

Car Rental: Company: Hertz Type of Car: Luxury SUV Model of Car: Lincoln Navigator Mileage allowance: Unlimated Picking up Vehicle Location: Airport Date: June 20 Time: 12:15 pm Returning vehicle Location: Airport Date: June 25 Time: 8:15 am

Requirement # 4 Accommodations: 1. Sheraton Fisherman's wharf A. 2500 Mason ST San Fransico, CA 94133 B. 1-888-872-8356 C. $179.10 D.amenities 1. Pets allowed 2. Golf Course 3. Meeting rooms 4. High speed Internet 5. Cable TV with Pay-per-view movies

2. Renaissance Hollywood Hotel and Spa A. 1755 N Highland Ave, Hollywood CA 90028 B. 1-888 travelocity C. $179 D. Amenities: 1. Free newspaper 2. Swimming pool 3. Fitness center 4. shopping on Site 5. Broadband Access

3. Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina A. 1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego,CA 92101 B. (619) 291-2900 C. $199 D. Amenities: 1. Three pools 2. Three tennis courts 3. Water Sports Provider 4. Bike rentals 5. Jogging trails and Children's meal programs

Requirement #5 1. Feed dogs 2. water plants 3. turn off all the lights 4. lock all doors 5. turn off heater 6. shutdown computers 7. put chemicals in the pool 8. cut the grass 9. shut all windows 10. turn on ADT

Requirement #6 Gas- $500 Hotels- $557.10 Food- $2000 Entertainment- $500 Shopping- $500 Round Trip Air Fare- $5700 Car rental- $1100 Miscellaneous- $75 TOTAL: $10,932.10



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Bibliography:

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