California's Gold (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Series · ★ 8

Released in 1991, California's Gold is a documentary series.
What it’s about. California's Gold is a public television human interest program that explores the natural, cultural, and historical features of California. The series ran for 24 seasons beginning in 1991, and was produced and hosted by Huell Howser in collaboration with KCET, Los Angeles. The series ceased production when Howser retired in November 2012, shortly before his death on January 7, 2013, although episodes continue to be shown on KCET and are featured on the page at the station's website about his shows. The show's theme song varies between several renditions of "California, Here I Come", but was most often played on the series by local musicians Eddie Enderle and Richard Chon.
Who’s in it. California's Gold stars Huell Howser as Self - Host and Harold Osmer as Self - Racing Historian.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, California's Gold sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch California's Gold page.
If you liked it. Fans of California's Gold tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch California's Gold (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for California's Gold change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is California's Gold worth watching?
- California's Gold holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in California's Gold?
- California's Gold stars Huell Howser and Harold Osmer.
- When was California's Gold released?
- California's Gold was released in 1991.