California GuideCalifornia is located on the west coast of North America. It is the largest U.S. state by population, and the third largest by area. California offers something for everyone: Southern California is home to such popular attractions as Disneyland, Hollywood and … HotelsFind hotels in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Oakland, Yosemite Village and more. San FranciscoThe centerpiece of the Bay Area, San Francisco is one of the most visited cities in the world, and with good reason. Los AngelesThe city of Los Angeles is the most populous city in California. Located on a broad basin in Southern California, the city is surrounded by vast mountain ranges, valleys, forests, the Pacific Ocean, and nearby desert. San DiegoFrom balmy beaches with a laid-back attitude to a gleaming modern image, San Diego offers much for the tourist to enjoy. Southern CaliforniaSouthern California is a megapolitian area in the southern region of the U.S state of California. Bay AreaThe Bay Area, ringing the San Francisco Bay in northern California, is a geographically diverse and extensive metropolitan region that is home to nearly 8 million inhabitants in cities such as San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley and San Jose. Central CoastThe Central Coast of California is a region that remains calm and tranquil. Between the Bay Area's high-tech hassles, and the megalopolis of Southern California, the Central Coast provides nice beaches, beautiful Spanish missions, and a more peaceful way of life. Sierra NevadaThe Sierra Nevada region of California is its alpine region, covering a large portion of the state's inland territory. North CoastThe North Coast of California has beautiful redwoods and small coastal towns. It stretches along the Pacific from the Bay Area to the Oregon border. DesertThe California Desert is composed of California's entire southeast corner and offers excellent opportunities for hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts. San Joaquin ValleyThe San Joaquin Valley of California stretches from the Tehachapi Mountains north of Los Angeles up to Sacramento. Shasta CascadesThe Shasta Cascades region of California includes the northeast corner of the state, home to volcanoes, lush forests, high mountains, and clear lakes. Sacramento ValleyThe Sacramento Valley is the northern part of the Central Valley in California. Sacramento is the region's biggest airport, offering flights from California cities, as well as other states. Gold CountryGold Country is a region of California that includes foothills of the western Sierra Nevada mountains and many historic towns that date to the 1849 California Gold Rush.