In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com lists five of California's 58 counties, and outlines the diversity and richness of the state. Del Norte County has a unique landscape, which is why it was chosen as a filming location for many Hollywood shoots, most notably Star Wars – The Empire Strikes Back. Shasta County is one of the few areas in the world where all four types of volcanoes can be found. Sonoma County, while famous for its wine, has also been a filming location of Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 horror film The Birds. Plumas County is rich with train history, and is home to the Western Pacific Railroad Museum. Monterey County provides nearly the entire US artichoke crop. read more...
VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
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