California Flag – Official California State Flag Made in the USA

California Flag – The Bear Flag

The California flag is one of the most recognized state flags in the country. Known as the Bear Flag, it features a grizzly bear walking across a white field, a bold red stripe along the bottom, a lone red star in the upper left corner, and the words "CALIFORNIA REPUBLIC" printed across the center. The design traces its roots to the Bear Flag Revolt of 1846, when settlers in Sonoma raised the original banner declaring California an independent republic. California officially adopted it as the state flag in 1911, and it has flown as the symbol of the Golden State ever since.

Every California flag made in the USA at Tidmore Flags is sewn to official specifications with reinforced headers, brass grommets, and colorfast dyes built to handle California's sun, coastal wind, and salt air. No imported flags, no shortcuts.

Nylon or Polyester — Which California Flag Is Right for You?

Nylon California Flag — The best all-around choice for most California homes and businesses. Nylon is lightweight, flies easily in a coastal breeze, and holds color well under California's intense UV. Treated with UV-resistant dyes to keep the grizzly bear and "CALIFORNIA REPUBLIC" lettering sharp and vibrant through years of outdoor display. The best choice for most residential and commercial flagpoles.

Polyester California Flag — Built for tougher conditions. If you're near the coast in San Francisco, Monterey, or San Diego where marine wind is a constant factor, or flying from a tall commercial pole subject to Santa Ana winds, our heavy-duty 2-ply polyester California state flag holds up longer where lighter flags wear out faster.

Not sure which to choose? Our California flag material guide walks through exactly when each material makes sense for your location.

California Flag Sizes and Pole Recommendations

Our California flags are available in multiple sizes to fit any flagpole. The most popular size is the 3x5 California flag, recommended for standard 15- to 20-foot residential poles. Use our Flag Size Calculator to find the right California flag size for your pole height.

For more detail see our California state flag size guide for a full pole-height-to-flag-size chart.

Pair Your California Flag With an American Flag

Flying the California flag alongside the U.S. flag is one of the most common residential and commercial displays up and down the state. Our American Flag and California Flag Bundle pairs both flags in matching nylon — sized and finished to fly together properly. For high-wind locations, our polyester California flag bundle pairs both flags in heavy-duty 2-ply for consistent performance in tougher conditions.

Indoor California State Flag

For schools, government offices, courtrooms, and ceremonial spaces, our California indoor flag with pole hem and gold fringe is the traditional choice. Gold fringe is the standard finish for indoor ceremonial display and pairs well with the Bear Flag's bold design. Our California Presentation Set includes the flag, pole, base, and ornament — everything needed for a complete indoor display.

Buying California Flags for Schools, Businesses, or Government Buildings?

We regularly supply California state flags to school districts, city halls, military installations, and commercial properties across the state. We offer bulk pricing and tax-exempt quotes for qualifying orders. Contact our flag experts or call 800-321-3524 Mon–Thu 8am–5pm CST, Fri 8am–4pm CST.