California

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California

Scratby village sign, repainted Scratby and California share a sign featuring a lifebelt, the Royal Albert lifeboat, an oar and some ruins with a glazed window, probably representing Scratby church which was demolished in 1548. On the right is what I believe to be a lifeboat shed and perhaps a beacon.
Scratby village sign, repainted Credit: Jane Rackham

California, Norfolk is a small unincorporated community located in the northeastern part of Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. Situated along the Charles River, it is bordered by the towns of Dedham and Westwood. With a population of around 5,000 residents, California is a primarily residential area known for its tranquil and picturesque surroundings.

The community of California offers a mix of suburban and rural landscapes, featuring beautiful green spaces, winding roads, and charming residential neighborhoods. The area is characterized by its abundance of trees and open spaces, providing a serene atmosphere for its residents. The Charles River, which runs through the community, offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and hiking along its scenic banks.

Despite its small size, California is conveniently located near major highways, providing easy access to surrounding towns and cities. The nearby towns of Dedham and Westwood offer a variety of amenities including shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment options. Additionally, the city of Boston is approximately 15 miles away, making it a feasible commuting option for residents.

Education is highly valued in California, with several well-regarded schools serving the community, including public and private institutions. The area also benefits from a strong sense of community, with residents actively participating in local events and organizations.

Overall, California, Norfolk offers a peaceful and family-friendly environment, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a suburban lifestyle with easy access to both natural beauty and urban amenities.

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California Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.673241/1.722448 or Grid Reference TG5114. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Scratby village sign, repainted Scratby and California share a sign featuring a lifebelt, the Royal Albert lifeboat, an oar and some ruins with a glazed window, probably representing Scratby church which was demolished in 1548. On the right is what I believe to be a lifeboat shed and perhaps a beacon.
Scratby village sign, repainted
Scratby and California share a sign featuring a lifebelt, the Royal Albert lifeboat, an oar and some ruins with a glazed window, probably representing Scratby church which was demolished in 1548. On the right is what I believe to be a lifeboat shed and perhaps a beacon.
California bungalows Bungalows in California, from California Road.
California bungalows
Bungalows in California, from California Road.
Beach  Scratby Nr Great Yarmouth Norfolk Beach at Scratby Nr Great Yarmouth.
Beach Scratby Nr Great Yarmouth Norfolk
Beach at Scratby Nr Great Yarmouth.
The California Tavern California Nr Great Yarmouth The California Tavern, California Cliffs, Great Yarmouth.
The California Tavern California Nr Great Yarmouth
The California Tavern, California Cliffs, Great Yarmouth.
Caravan Site, California, Norfolk
Caravan Site, California, Norfolk
Sunrise Taken on the beach early one April morning.
Sunrise
Taken on the beach early one April morning.
The Tower Caravan Park - Caister Water Tower The Tower Caravan Park off Covent Garden Road, and Caister’s unmistakable Water Tower in the background.
The Tower Caravan Park - Caister Water Tower
The Tower Caravan Park off Covent Garden Road, and Caister’s unmistakable Water Tower in the background.
Dunes & Beach - Caister Lower pathway beside the dunes and beach at the northern end of Caister.
Dunes & Beach - Caister
Lower pathway beside the dunes and beach at the northern end of Caister.
Beach at northern end of Caister A section of beach further along from the north end of Caister, this section is a mixture of sand and pebbles.
Beach at northern end of Caister
A section of beach further along from the north end of Caister, this section is a mixture of sand and pebbles.
Station Road going in the direction of California Station Road, and to the right is Flint Cottage. At the extent to which the road can be seen in the picture, but out of view, is the B1159 and crossroad. The road straight over at the crossroad leads to California.
Station Road going in the direction of California
Station Road, and to the right is Flint Cottage. At the extent to which the road can be seen in the picture, but out of view, is the B1159 and crossroad. The road straight over at the crossroad leads to California.
Scratby Road in the direction of Hemsby Scratby Road, seen here running through farmland as it heads out of Scratby and towards Hemsby village.
Scratby Road in the direction of Hemsby
Scratby Road, seen here running through farmland as it heads out of Scratby and towards Hemsby village.
Caister Water Tower Caister Water Tower photographed from Covent Garden Road is nowadays a feature to this much built up housing estate. This particular spot between the bungalows creates a nice short vista to the water tower.
Caister Water Tower
Caister Water Tower photographed from Covent Garden Road is nowadays a feature to this much built up housing estate. This particular spot between the bungalows creates a nice short vista to the water tower.
Dunes & Beach - Caister Looking down from the dunes, and along the beach. The lower footpath is a tarmacked surface, which is ideal for wheelchairs and the easy stroll. To the right, and out of view from the position where I took the photo, is a small car-park, accessed from the end of Second Avenue.
Dunes & Beach - Caister
Looking down from the dunes, and along the beach. The lower footpath is a tarmacked surface, which is ideal for wheelchairs and the easy stroll. To the right, and out of view from the position where I took the photo, is a small car-park, accessed from the end of Second Avenue.
Caister Beach View of Caister beach from the lower footpath. The windfarm on Scroby Sands in the North Sea spanning the photo’s horizon is at a distance of 2.5 kilometres from the coast. ‘Fact File’ (Each turbine tower is 60m high, weighs approximately 200 tonnes and has 40m long blades… the foundations are 4m diameter steel cylinders…) the source of information was taken from a Powergen hoarding. The photo’s vertical centre line taken from a compass is 114 degrees ESE of magnetic North.
Caister Beach
View of Caister beach from the lower footpath. The windfarm on Scroby Sands in the North Sea spanning the photo’s horizon is at a distance of 2.5 kilometres from the coast. ‘Fact File’ (Each turbine tower is 60m high, weighs approximately 200 tonnes and has 40m long blades… the foundations are 4m diameter steel cylinders…) the source of information was taken from a Powergen hoarding. The photo’s vertical centre line taken from a compass is 114 degrees ESE of magnetic North.
Upper Footpath - North of Caister Upper footpath running alongside the dunes and beach. This section of the beach lies roughly between Caister and California.
Upper Footpath - North of Caister
Upper footpath running alongside the dunes and beach. This section of the beach lies roughly between Caister and California.
Scratby Road and Thoroughfare Lane junction The car is emerging onto Scratby Road from Thoroughfare Lane. Scratby Hall is behind the clump of trees to the right of the picture; in the years 1948-1986 it was a school for boys, named Duncan Hall School – See <span class="nowrap"><a title="www.home.earthlink.net/~duncanhallschool" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.home.earthlink.net/~duncanhallschool">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Scratby Road and Thoroughfare Lane junction
The car is emerging onto Scratby Road from Thoroughfare Lane. Scratby Hall is behind the clump of trees to the right of the picture; in the years 1948-1986 it was a school for boys, named Duncan Hall School – See LinkExternal link
Beach Road - Scratby A well looked after and scenic area of Beach Road. Following this road all the way to the coast and then bearing right will take you to California.
Beach Road - Scratby
A well looked after and scenic area of Beach Road. Following this road all the way to the coast and then bearing right will take you to California.
B1159 Scratby Road & Beach Road Junction B1159 Scratby Road and Beach Road junction, not an easy junction to get out of, Scratby Road is quite a busy road this time of the year.
B1159 Scratby Road & Beach Road Junction
B1159 Scratby Road and Beach Road junction, not an easy junction to get out of, Scratby Road is quite a busy road this time of the year.
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California is located at Grid Ref: TG5114 (Lat: 52.673241, Lng: 1.722448)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: Great Yarmouth

Police Authority: Norfolk

What 3 Words

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.673241,1.722448
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 52.6744048/1.7220949
California Halt
Historic Railway: station
Railway: site
Source: NPE
Wikidata: Q5020527
Wikipedia: en:California Halt railway station
Lat/Long: 52.671914/1.7190902
Bus Stop
Caravan Camp, opp
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900O0116
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Caravan Camp
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: opp caravan site
Naptan Locality: California
Naptan NaptanCode: nfodmtmj
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: YARMTH
Naptan Street: Rottenstone Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.6748945/1.7195212
Bus Stop
Sunbeach Holiday Village, adj
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900O0123
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Sunbeach Holiday Village
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: os Sunbeach Holiday Village
Naptan Locality: California
Naptan NaptanCode: nfodmtpm
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: YARMTH
Naptan Street: California Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.6721156/1.7189297
Bus Stop
Sunbeach Holiday Village, opp
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900O0124
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Sunbeach Holiday Village
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Sunbeach Holiday Village
Naptan Locality: California
Naptan NaptanCode: nfodmtpt
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: YARMTH
Naptan Street: California Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.6720298/1.7190852
Bus Stop
Sands Holiday Park, opp
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900O0135
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Sands Holiday Park
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Locality: Ormesby
Naptan NaptanCode: nfogptdp
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: YARMTH
Naptan Street: California Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.6724044/1.7154621
Bus Stop
Caravan Camp, adj
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900O019
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Caravan Camp
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: caravan site
Naptan Locality: California
Naptan NaptanCode: nfodmwaw
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: YARMTH
Naptan Street: Rottenstone Lane
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.6752517/1.7193148
California
Name Lt: Kalifornija
Place: village
Source: OS_OpenData_StreetView
Lat/Long: 52.6730486/1.717918
Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 52.6747465/1.7201781
Traffic Calming: bump
Lat/Long: 52.6726783/1.7204567
Launderette
Shop: laundry
Lat/Long: 52.6755788/1.7183434
Nisa
Brand: Nisa
Brand Wikidata: Q16999069
Brand Wikipedia: en:Nisa (retailer)
Shop: convenience
Shop 1: souvenir
Lat/Long: 52.6755846/1.718502
Fast Food
Califonia Cliffs Fish & Chippery
Delivery: no
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6755928/1.7186657
Colour: white
Communication Mobile Phone: yes
Man Made: mast
Material: metal
Operator: Three UK;EE
Tower Construction: freestanding
Tower Type: communication
Lat/Long: 52.6719946/1.7190378
Give Way
Lat/Long: 52.6720658/1.7195468
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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