California
42 areas in California, United States, biggest first.
Los AngelesMetro area · 12.9M peopleSun, surf, and a thousand stories.Inland EmpireMetro area · 4.7M peopleSun, citrus, and mountain air.San Francisco–OaklandMetro area · 4.6M peopleFog-kissed hills, salt air, and a city that never stops dreaming.San DiegoMetro area · 3.3M peopleWhere the desert meets the seaSacramentoMetro area · 2.5M peopleWhere rivers meet and every meal is from the farm.San JoseMetro area · 2.0M peopleWhere innovation and sunshine are always in seasonFresnoMetro area · 1.2M peopleSun-soaked fields and friendly facesBakersfieldMetro area · 922k peopleCountry roots, valley sun.Ventura CountyMetro area · 835k peopleSun-soaked coasts and fertile valleysStocktonMetro area · 816k peopleWhere the Delta meets the valley's bounty.ModestoMetro area · 556k peopleHeart of the Central Valley, where the orchards meet the Sierra.Santa RosaMetro area · 485k peopleWhere the river winds through redwoods and vines.VisaliaMetro area · 483k peopleRooted in the valley, reaching for the pines.VallejoMetro area · 455k peopleWhere the river meets the bay, and the ferry hums home.Santa Barbara–Santa MariaMetro area · 444k peopleWhere the mountains tumble into the seaSalinasMetro area · 436k peopleWhere the fields meet the seaMercedMetro area · 296k peopleThe gateway to Yosemite, rooted in the valley.San Luis ObispoMetro area · 281k peopleWhere the Pacific meets the vines.Santa CruzMetro area · 262k peopleSalt air and redwood shade.ChicoMetro area · 208k peopleWhere the hills meet the valley and the beer is cold.Yuba CityMetro area · 186k peopleOrchards, river, and a world of flavor.El CentroMetro area · 181k peopleSun-soaked fields and border-town spirit.ReddingMetro area · 181k peopleWhere the river runs through the mountainsHanfordMetro area · 154k peopleGolden fields, warm hearts.NapaMetro area · 132k peopleWhere every hill is a vineyard and every glass tells a story.EurekaTown and around · 132k peopleWhere ancient forests meet the wild Pacific.TruckeeTown and around · 102k peopleHigh country, deep roots.UkiahTown and around · 89k peopleQuiet redwoods, wild coast, good wine.Gold CountryCountryside and towns · 88k peopleWhere the foothills keep their goldClearlakeTown and around · 67k peopleLife moves at the pace of the lake.Red BluffTown and around · 64k peopleSmall-town charm, big valley skiesSonoraTown and around · 53k peopleGold Country calm, where the Sierra meets the past.Siskiyou–ModocCountryside and towns · 50k peopleLand of living rivers and ancient peaksGardnerville RanchosTown and around · 50k peopleWhere the Sierra meets the sagebrushWillows–ColusaCountryside and towns · 50k peopleRice fields, river bends, and open skies.SusanvilleTown and around · 28k peopleWhere the high desert meets the pinesCrescent CityTown and around · 27k peopleWhere the redwoods meet the sea.Lost SierraCountryside and towns · 21k peopleWhere the pines meet the river and the sky goes on forever.BishopTown and around · 18k peopleWhere the desert meets the SierraMariposaCountryside and towns · 17k peopleSmall-town heart at the edge of the wild.Trinity CountyCountryside and towns · 15k peopleGold rush history, alpine beauty, and river life.Mammoth LakesCountryside and towns · 12k peopleWhere the Sierra touches the sky, and the stars come down to play.
Greater areas reaching into California
Greater Los Angeles18.5M peopleSun, surf, and a thousand stories.Bay Area9.2M peopleFog-kissed hills, salt air, and a city that never stops dreaming.Sacramento area2.8M peopleWhere rivers meet and every meal is from the farm.Fresno area1.3M peopleSun-soaked fields and friendly facesReno area709k peopleNeon meets the SierraRedding area245k peopleWhere the river runs through the mountainsCrescent City area49k peopleWhere the redwoods meet the sea.
Areas: US Census Bureau (metro, micro and combined areas), Statistics Canada (CMAs and CAs). Contains information licensed under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.