California State Flag

Show Golden State pride with California state flags built for vivid color and daily display. We offer the California state flag for sale in outdoor nylon for easy flying or heavy-duty polyester for high winds, plus indoor pole-sleeve flags with optional gold fringe for formal spaces. All options are Made in the USA.

Best Flag Materials For California Conditions

Nylon (outdoor): Lightweight, flies in light breeze and dries quickly—great all-around choice.

Polyester (outdoor): Heavier, abrasion-resistant fabric for consistently windy or coastal areas.
Indoor (presentation): Pole sleeve finish with optional gold fringe for offices, schools, churches, and ceremonies.

Along the coast and in high-wind corridors, polyester holds up longer against salt air and gusts. For inland, calm areas, nylon flies beautifully and dries fast after dew or light rain. Indoors, choose a pole-sleeve flag with optional fringe for a formal look.

If you’re not sure whether nylon or polyester is right for your display, check out our guide to the California State Flag Material Guide to match your flag material to your wind, sun, and weather conditions based on your location

California Flag Sizes & Pole Recommendations

California State Flag Size Guide - What size should I buy?

Pairing the California Flag with the American Flag

Flying the American flag alongside the California state flag creates a respectful, balanced display for homes, businesses, schools, and government buildings. To simplify sizing and ensure proper etiquette, our American flag and California state flag bundle pairs both flags in matched materials, proportions, and finishes for indoor or outdoor use.

The California Flag: Meaning & Design

The California state flag—often called the Bear Flag—features a grizzly bear, red star, and the words California Republic. The design traces to the 1846 Bear Flag Revolt, with the modern official version adopted in the early 20th century. Its bold elements make it instantly recognizable indoors or flying outdoors.

Why Does the California Flag Have a Bear?

The California state flag features a grizzly bear to symbolize strength, courage, and independence. The bear traces its origins to the 1846 Bear Flag Revolt, when American settlers raised a flag bearing a grizzly to declare California’s independence and express defiance against outside rule. Though the California grizzly is now extinct, it remains a powerful emblem of the state’s rugged frontier spirit.

At the center of the flag, the grizzly bear represents resilience and natural power, while the single red star reflects sovereignty and independence. The red stripe along the bottom symbolizes courage, and the white field stands for purity and unity. Together, these elements form a bold representation of California’s history, pride, and enduring spirit. The design was officially adopted as the state flag in 1911.

What Does the Star on the California Flag Mean?

The red star on the California state flag represents independence, freedom, and self-determination. It traces back to the 1846 Bear Flag Revolt, when settlers briefly declared California an independent republic known as the California Republic. The star symbolized their desire for sovereignty and resistance to outside rule.

The design was inspired in part by the Lone Star of Texas, another symbol associated with independence and rebellion. Paired with the grizzly bear, the star reinforces California’s historic spirit of strength, resilience, and determination. Both symbols originated on the original Bear Flag and were later incorporated into the official state flag adopted in 1911.

Buying a California flag for a school, business or a government building?

These California flags are proudly Made in the USA and built to meet the expectations of:

• Schools and universities

• City halls and government offices

• Military and veteran organizations

• Businesses and commercial properties

• Residential homes and community spaces

High-quality stitching, reinforced fly ends, and fade-resistant dyes help ensure long service life and a professional look.

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Buy California State Flags with Confidence

When you buy a California state flag from Tidmore Flags, you’re choosing craftsmanship, authenticity, and dependable quality backed by decades of flag expertise. Whether you need a single Bear Flag or multiple flags for an institution or event, you’ll find trusted materials, accurate designs, and fast shipping.

Fly the California Bear Flag with pride — a lasting symbol of strength, independence, and the Golden State’s enduring spirit.