California is a large Pacific Coast state located in the western United States. It is bordered by Oregon to the north, Nevada and Arizona to the east, Mexico to the south, and stretches over 840 miles along much of America's Pacific coastline. California's population just surpassed 40 million people and it is home to famous cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego. The iconic redwood forests near Santa Cruz attracts millions of visitors each year while Yosemite National Park boasts incredible scenery including Half Dome mountain peak that stands at 8800 feet tall. From tech giants like Apple in Silicon Valley to Hollywood studios like Universal Studios — California offers a wide range of career opportunities too.