California Crossword Puzzle

About the California Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers California’s cities, coast, mountains, landmarks, and state symbols. Look for places such as Sacramento, Death Valley, and Silicon Valley, alongside familiar sights like Hollywood and the Golden Gate. It also includes natural features and California icons, making it a good fit for students learning U.S. geography, travelers, and anyone interested in the Golden State.

This crossword draws on 41 clues about California. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

• •Island prison in San Francisco Bay (8 letters)
• •Annual desert music festival near Indio (9 letters)
• •Central city near Yosemite and Sequoia parks (6 letters)
• •Spiky desert yucca featured on a U2 album (10 letters)
• •Arid region surrounding Death Valley (12 letters)
• •Shoreline bordering the world's largest ocean (12 letters)
• •State capital at the American River's confluence (10 letters)
• •Giant tree species with massive trunks (7 letters)

Teaching this topic or planning a party? Make your own crossword with your own words and clues.