If you want to visit the west coast, you should pick one of the cities that the west coast is known for. There are three cities that really stand out in this part of the country, and from which you should choose to visit. Here are brief descriptions of each for you to review.

Las Vegas

There’s no doubt that the most iconic city on the west coast of the United States is the Oasis in the Desert, Las Vegas Nevada. When you approach Las Vegas by car or air, it appears to come out of nowhere and that the surrounding desert has literally made appear a glistening mirage.

Las Vegas is the home of the largest casino companies in the world, and it also houses 5 of the 8 largest hotels in the world. Each of these hotels is built around a unique theme that sets a specific tone for the city. Here you can find a hotel with a one quarter size replica of the Eiffel Tower, a hotel with a smaller version of the Venice canals, a hotel with the largest water shows in the world, and a near full-size pirate ship that houses a pirate show built into the front of one of Las Vegas’s most popular hotel destinations.

People come to the city to be amazed, to explore, and of course to gamble. The city is the western world’s largest gambling destination. Nearly 40 million people every year come to enjoy the shows, the restaurants, and to play slots and casino games. Las Vegas is constantly growing with new hotels and new attractions. Whenever you come however you are sure to have a wonderful time where you can visit some of the Las Vegas attractions, and share the experiences that you can share with your friends and family back home. And you might just win a jackpot!

Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the largest county in the United States. It is also a beautiful city whose beating heart Is its suburbs. Los Angeles is the capital of Hollywood, and the largest amount of movie, television, and music stars call this city home. It is also a mecca for entertainment, with nine professional sports teams based in, or around the city. In addition Los Angeles has beautiful coastline and some of the most high class neighborhoods in the world.

In terms of shopping, Los Angeles can’t be beat. With neighborhoods like Beverly Hills, Hollywood, and Malibu being top world destinations for fashion, foreigners flock to the city to make sure that they are up on the latest trends. As the city continues to grow and evolve, there’s no doubt that Los Angeles will maintain its place as one of the west coast’s most iconic cities.

San Francisco

San Francisco has been labeled as California’s most cultural city. This City by the Bay is home to the largest amount of art galleries, museums, and cultural attractions of any city in the state. It also has a thriving arts community that nearly rivals Los Angeles. The city is also known for its tech industry. Silicon Valley is a suburb of San Francisco and the tech Stars including Mark Zuckerberg, and the CEOs of Apple Computer and Google call San Francisco their home. Their newly found wealth has created a high-end metropolis that is both technologically-advanced and beautiful. San Francisco abounds in green spaces and threatens to become the first fully green city in the US. When you visit you will find a beautiful, welcoming, artsy city that beckons you to return again and again.