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1,371,494 California businesses in 1,980 cities and towns. Search above, or pick a city or category.

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California has more small businesses than any other state, from Los Angeles and San Diego to the Bay Area, Sacramento and the Central Valley. Our California directory lists 1,371,494 businesses in 1,980 cities and towns. 93% of them list a phone number and 85% list a website.

Updated October 2026

Largest cities

Los Angeles102,598 businessesSan Diego61,661 businessesSan Francisco49,597 businessesSan Jose30,744 businessesSacramento29,425 businessesFresno19,693 businessesIrvine16,461 businessesBakersfield16,130 businessesOakland15,223 businessesLong Beach14,506 businessesRiverside12,915 businessesAnaheim12,894 businessesSanta Ana11,643 businessesPasadena10,235 businessesTorrance9,752 businessesNewport Beach9,509 businesses

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Home services

General contractors (25,496)House cleaning (7,153)Plumbers (5,377)Interior design (5,271)HVAC & heating (4,729)Movers & hauling (4,694)Landscaping & lawn care (4,469)Electricians (4,178)Flooring (3,922)Locksmiths (3,637)Windows & doors (3,097)Roofers (3,044)Concrete & paving (2,483)Kitchen & bath remodeling (2,419)Pest control (1,993)Painters (1,766)Handyman services (1,696)Water & fire restoration (1,685)Garage doors (1,264)Solar (858)Home inspectors (702)

Marketing & advertising

Printing & signs (10,536)Photographers & video (6,893)Marketing agencies (6,094)Advertising agencies (3,003)Web design (2,583)Graphic design (1,776)

Auto

Auto repair (33,105)Car dealers (13,308)Gas stations (10,453)Auto parts (6,424)Tires (5,214)Auto body & collision (5,143)Car wash & detailing (4,299)Auto glass (3,931)Towing (2,022)

Food & drink

Restaurants (88,227)Grocery & specialty food (25,116)Coffee shops & cafes (19,360)Bars & breweries (18,193)Bakeries & desserts (16,282)Mexican restaurants (16,230)Pizza (9,451)Catering (2,192)

Health & medical

Doctors & clinics (79,064)Dentists (26,935)Counseling & therapy (16,731)Senior living & home care (13,670)Wellness & alternative health (12,921)Pharmacies (8,152)Chiropractors (7,975)Eye care (7,460)Massage therapy (6,751)Urgent care & hospitals (5,879)Physical therapy (5,438)

Beauty & personal care

Hair salons (34,857)Spas & med spas (19,348)Nail salons (9,866)Barbers (7,574)Dry cleaning & laundry (6,950)Tattoo & piercing (3,484)

Professional services

Business consulting (30,512)IT & computer services (15,112)Accountants & tax (13,579)Shipping & couriers (12,870)Engineering & architecture (12,160)Software development (10,589)Staffing & employment (6,139)Funeral homes (1,604)

Real estate

Real estate agents (58,075)Property management (12,421)Self storage (6,438)

Finance & insurance

Insurance agents (24,621)Financial advisors (24,546)Mortgage lenders (10,846)Banks & credit unions (10,325)

Legal

Lawyers (36,210)

Shopping & retail

More shopping (50,329)Clothing & boutiques (26,718)Hardware & garden (13,412)Phones & electronics (12,635)Furniture & home decor (12,108)Florists & gifts (8,977)Jewelry (6,687)Thrift & consignment (4,585)Liquor stores (4,302)Sporting goods & outdoor (4,108)Cannabis dispensaries (1,727)

Pets

Pet grooming & training (7,021)Veterinarians (3,999)Pet stores (2,920)

Fitness & recreation

Gyms & fitness (23,875)Martial arts (4,779)Outdoor adventure & tours (3,398)Dance studios (3,361)Yoga studios (2,290)Golf (1,450)

Hotels & travel

Hotels & lodging (14,307)Travel agencies (7,940)Campgrounds & RV parks (2,251)Vacation rentals (1,792)

Education & childcare

Schools & tutoring (38,780)Childcare & preschools (9,907)

Events & entertainment

Arts & entertainment (22,940)Event planning & weddings (8,467)Event venues (2,893)

Business & industrial

Manufacturing & wholesale (27,121)Farms & agriculture (5,689)Propane & energy (5,376)

Community & faith

Churches & places of worship (34,216)Nonprofits & community (32,264)
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Hiring a contractor in California?

In California, most home improvement work above the state's small-job limit requires a CSLB license. Look the number up before you sign, and check that it is active and bonded.

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Common questions

How many businesses are listed in California?

USA Business Search lists 1,371,494 California businesses in 1,980 cities and towns, across 111 categories.

Which California cities have the most businesses listed?

Los Angeles (102,598), San Diego (61,661), San Francisco (49,597), San Jose (30,744), Sacramento (29,425).

How do I check a contractor's license in California?

In California, most home improvement work above the state's small-job limit requires a CSLB license. Look the number up before you sign, and check that it is active and bonded.

Is this an official California state directory?

No. USA Business Search is an independent directory headquartered in Denver and is not affiliated with any government agency. Listings start from open business data and owners can claim and correct them.

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