What Do You Call That Crazy City?
Cities have personalities, just like the people who live in them. Sometimes marketers go overboard in giving cities monikers or nicknames that are forced and don’t actually fit. Branding isn’t a bad thing, but what’s in a name anyway? Here are the top 10 most populated California cities and their nicknames:
1. Los Angeles – City of Angels
2. San Diego – America’s Finest City
3. San Jose – Capital of Silicon Valley
4. San Francisco – The City by the Bay
5. Fresno – Raisin Capital of the World, New: California’s year-round playground
6. Long Beach – International City, New: Aquatic Capital of America
7. Sacramento – River City
8. Oakland – Bright Side of the Bay
9. Santa Ana – The Golden City
10. Anaheim – The Heart of Orange County
Other nickname claims to fame in California include: Artichoke Capital, Garlic Capital, Citrus Capital, Strawberry Capital, Raisin Capital, Almond Capital, Lily Growing Capital, Horseradish Capital, Rose Growing Capital….and more. See full list>
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