California - Multipurpose WordPress Theme | Business 1.9.5

The California theme is a professional, high-performance WordPress template designed for corporate agencies, creative studios, and modern businesses. Developed by fox-themes (an Elite Author on ThemeForest), it is defined by its clean, code-light structure that prioritizes content and loading speed.

As of early 2026, California remains a popular "reliable" choice for those who want a minimalist yet powerful multi-purpose design without the bloat of many newer, heavier themes.

Key Business Features

Retina-Ready Minimalist Design: The theme uses a "content-first" approach with ample white space and sharp typography, making it ideal for high-end professional branding.

WPBakery Page Builder: Bundled with the industry-standard visual builder and 24 custom shortcodes specifically designed for the California aesthetic.

Advanced Portfolio Engine: Includes specialized layouts (Masonry, Grid, and Timeline styles) with interactive image rollovers and auto-generated thumbnails.

Video & Parallax Backgrounds: Supports high-impact video backgrounds (YouTube/Vimeo) and smooth parallax scrolling effects that respond to cursor movement.

Live Search Feature: Integrated search bar that provides results instantly, improving user navigation for large corporate sites.

Dedicated News Ticker: A built-in feature to display rolling announcements or latest news at the top of the site, perfect for active businesses.

Technical Specifications (2026 Update)

Feature

Details

Developer

fox-themes

Primary Builder

WPBakery (Visual Composer)

WordPress Version

Fully optimized for WordPress 6.x

E-commerce

Native WooCommerce support

Typography

600+ Google Fonts + Typekit (Adobe) Integration

Language Support

RTL (Right-to-Left) and WPML Multilingual Ready

Why Choose California?

The standout advantage of the California theme is its Speed and Code Quality. Unlike multipurpose themes that try to do everything, California focuses on being "Code Light," which results in faster page load times and better SEO rankings out of the box.

Best For:

Creative Agencies: Who need to show off high-resolution portfolio pieces.

Corporate Consultancies: Looking for a serious, "clean" professional appearance.

Architects & Designers: Utilizing the masonry and fullscreen gallery options.

Tech Startups: Leveraging the one-page navigation and smooth scroll features.

Important Note (2026): If you are looking for the "California" theme, ensure you are downloading the version by fox-themes. There is another niche theme called "Hotel California" (by BoldThemes) and a "CA Biz Startup" theme which are distinct products for different industries.

Would you like me to find the "One-Click Demo" installation guide for California, or are you looking for a comparison with more colorful multipurpose themes like "The7" or "BeTheme"?