Major Industries of the U.S. West Coast: Tech, Entertainment, Finance, Tourism
- Technology: Home to world's largest tech companies (Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft), significantly impacting economy and culture.
- Entertainment: Thriving industry including Hollywood and music. Los Angeles is film/TV center; San Francisco hosts music labels and studios.
- Finance: San Francisco is a major financial center with Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and many large banks/investment firms.
- Tourism: Popular destination (Golden Gate Bridge, Yosemite, Disneyland); major revenue source.