Three Major Cities in California

1. Los Angeles – Global entertainment capital; Hollywood, Venice Beach, diverse neighborhoods, 3.9 M residents (city), 13 M metro.
2. San Francisco – Iconic Golden Gate Bridge, steep hills, Alcatraz, tech/finance hub, 875 K residents, 4.7 M metro.
3. San Diego – Year‑round mild climate, beaches, Balboa Park, Zoo, major naval base, 1.4 M residents, 3.3 M metro.

Other large cities include San Jose, Sacramento, Fresno, and Long Beach.