Tony,
The California rides that are most like WDW are found in Disneyland. California Adventure has many rides that are unique to DCA. In his 2005 Trip Report Kevin does an excellent job of comparing and contrasting CA and FL. If you've not been to Disneyland--or come to think of it, even if you have--it's an additional reason to read (or re-read) Kevin's report.
There are some amazing photo's of rides on here... I'm well impressed. We don't really take many photo's of rides though... hmm gonna have to go a hunting for some!!