Pasadena, California, is infused with historic buildings, luscious landscapes, and California sunshine. Settled at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, it is an oasis from the busy city of Los Angeles, located just 10 miles away. About 137,000 people live in Pasadena, making it the 41st largest city in California.
California is in the Western United States. It shares borders with Nevada, Arizona, the Pacific Ocean, Oregon, and Baja California. There are more than 39,500,000 people in about 163,696 square miles, making it the third-largest state. The state capital is Sacramento, and Los Angeles is the most populous city.