California Local Business Directory

Located on the west coast of the United States, California is the largest state by population and the third largest in land mass. Residents enjoy a diverse range of climates that encompass the warm and humid Southern California region, the scenic deserts and majestic Sierra Nevada mountain range in eastern California and northern California's dense forests.

California is a world leader in the entertainment industry and produces music, movies and television programs that are seen around the globe. Silicon Valley is located in the southern part of the San Francisco Bay area and is home to a number of software firms and technology corporations, including Hewlett-Packard, Oracle, Adobe, Apple, eBay, Google and Facebook. Many other tech firms maintain a presence in this area of California, as well. If California were to become an independent nation, its economy would rank ninth in the world; financial services, transportation and utilities are among the largest industries in the state.

California's diverse population and culture make it a popular destination for visitors and offer many attractions for permanent residents. From the iconic Hollywood sign to the giant Sequoia trees in the northern redwood forests, California offers many unique sights and activities found nowhere else in the U.S.