Film celebrating California's centennial. Shot of California flag waving. Shot of group of people raising flag. Narrator says California will commemorate 3 events: the discovery of gold, the Gold Rush, and California statehood. Narrator describes Centennial Celebrations' purpose. Shots of wagon fording a river. Narrator invites viewers to "visit with us this warm smiling land of opportunity." Shot of map of California. Narrator highlights different geographic areas: Pacific coastline, mountain ranges, Central Valley, and the Los Angeles basin.