If I file my California taxes will I receive them by mail or direct deposit I seen that I had an option for direct deposit but I was told that California taxes doesn't send direct deposit and they onl

You can receive your California tax refund by Direct Deposit. If you selected Direct Deposit as you refund method for your State of California taxes, that is how your refund will be deposited.

Here is a link to the State of California Franchise Tax Board website with additional information on CA state refunds https://www.ftb.ca.gov/individuals/faq/refunds.shtml.