Some notable mountains in California include:
Mount Whitney is the highest peak in the contiguous United States and stands at 14,505 feet.
Mount Shasta is a potentially active volcano and stands at 14,179 feet.
Mount Lassen is also a potentially active volcano and stands at 10,457 feet.
Mount San Jacinto stands at 10,834 feet and is part of the San Jacinto Mountains.
Mount San Gorgonio stands at 11,503 feet and is the highest peak in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Mount San Antonio, which is also known as Mount Baldy and stands at 10,064 feet, is the highest peak in the San Gabriel Mountains.
Mount Tamalpais, which stands at 2,571 feet, and is located in the northern part of the Bay Area, is a popular spot for hiking and outdoor recreation.