Central California, sometimes referenced as Mid-State, is an informally defined area, that most often includes the southern portion of the San Joaquin Valley, the Central Coast and central hills of the California Coast Ranges, and the foothills and mountain areas of the central Sierra Nevada.

[edit] Regions

• Central Coast, California
• San Joaquin Valley
• Sierra Nevada Mountains

[edit] References

• Metcalf, Gabriel; Terplan, Egon (12 November 2007). "The Northern California Megaregion" (^{[dead link]}). Urbanist (San Francisco Planning & Urban Research) (466). http://www.spur.org/documents/110107_article_01.shtm. Retrieved 2009-03-22. 

[edit] External links

• Central Valley Tourism Association
• CA Central Valley & Foothills, project area of the American Land Conservancy
• Central California Coast Guide

Coordinates: 37°09′58″N 119°26′58″W / 37.16611°N 119.44944°W / 37.16611; -119.44944

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