Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is known for its natural scenery and rich artistic history.
 California continues to have a large Catholic population due to the large numbers of Mexicans and Central Americans living within its borders
 California is also the birthplace of several international music genres, including the Bakersfield sound, Bay Area thrash metal, g-funk, nu metal, stoner rock, surf music, West Coast hip hop, and West Coast jazz

