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LARGEST CALIFORNIA CITIES » Top
ten largest California cities rated by the LoveToKnow editors. | | |
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles has the highest population of any
California city. The 2010 United States Census indicated that Los
Angeles had about 3,792,621 residents. The sheer size of the city and
the diverse population may be the reason why the city is filled with
cultural growth opportunities and international business ventures. If
you are considering moving to Los Angeles, you'll want to read one of
the handy
LA Living Guides on the site to get details on the city and its
various neighborhoods. | |
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San Diego
The 2010 US Census figured that San Diego has
around 1,307,402 citizens. San Diego is home to one of the world's most
recognized zoos, beautiful beaches and is known for being located close
to the Mexican border. Business in the city includes military and
technology. Visitors will find that there are many
things to do in San Diego, including SeaWorld, LEGOLAND and nightlife. | |
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San Jose
According to the California Department of
Finance, 1,023,000 people live in this sunny city in Northern
California. It is the largest big city in the northern part of the state
and the 10th largest city in the USA. The city dates all the way back to
1777 and is rich with historical buildings. Today, it is known as part
of Silicon Valley.
Attractions include Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, Paramount's Great
America and the Winchester Mystery House. | |
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San Francisco
The 2010 US Census indicated that San
Francisco had a population of about 805,000 residents. Trolley cars,
steep hills and the Golden Gate Bridge are all easily recognized
features of this city. It was a part of the California Gold Rush in the
1920s, has survived a great fire and offers jobs in the tourist industry
and high tech jobs that filter over from the nearby Silicon Valley
cities.
Activities to enjoy in the city include museums, nightclubs and
shopping. | |
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Fresno
Fresno is located in Central California in the San
Joaquin Valley. The city was founded in 1872 and was originally a
railroad town. Fresno has more than 480,000 residents. Fresno prides
itself on offering a small town fill with big city advantages. If you're
planning to visit as a tourist, you'll want to add the Tower District
and Yosemite National Park to your list of
things to do in Fresno. | |
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Sacramento
Sacramento, California is home to the California
State Railroad Museum and the capital of California. Sacramento is
located less than 100 miles from San Francisco. The city has around
450,000 residents, but if those in the greater metropolitan area are
counted that amount more than doubles. Some of the
things to do in the city include visiting Old Sacramento and the
Sacramento Tours. | |
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Long Beach
Long Beach is known for the Queen Mary, Catalina
Island and Broadway shows. It is located in Southern California and has
a population of about 462,000 people. Long Beach is known for its large
oil and aerospace industries. Some of the
attractions of Long Beach are the Aquarium of the Pacific, some of
the best night life around and fine dining experiences. | |
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Oakland
The eighth largest city in California is located on
the San Francisco Bay. The city is a popular shipping port. Oakland is
known for creating Rocky Road ice cream and the Mai Tai drink. There is
a rich and diverse music underground in Oakland, featuring all kinds of
music from punk to blues. Although there are
hundreds of things to do in Oakland, you'll want to add Redwood
Regional Park and Chabot Space and Science Center to your list of sites
to visit. | |
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Bakersfield
The city of Bakersfield has a population of
around 347,483 people. It is in the southern part of the San Joaquin
Valley. If you are a country music fan, you may have heard of this town
in a Dwight Yoakum song. In fact, Bakersfield is where
Bakersfield Sound music was born. You'll find many other
attractions to keep you entertained in this city, including auto
racing, museums and golf courses. | |
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Anaheim
Put on your mouse ears, because Anaheim is home to
Disneyland. It is a big tourist and convention destination city. The
population of Anaheim is about 336,000 people. It has the second largest
amount of land out of the cities located in Orange County and is also
the second most populated city in the county. About 45 million people a
year visit Anaheim. In addition to theme parks, sports events and family
activities, you'll find miles of sandy beaches to enjoy. | |
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