California is a census-designated place and community in St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States. The population was 9,307 at the 2000 census. California continues to grow with the spread of population out from the older adjacent community of Lexington Park and the growth in defense-related jobs at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. The attractive wooded Wildewood housing development is especially notable; there are department stores and numerous shopping centers situated along Maryland Highway 235. Maryland Route 4 crosses Highway 235 in California, providing access to the wide Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge and the popular weekend resort town of Solomons, MD on the other side. Bridge-bound traffic can back-up during rush hours. California apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on California apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.