California stands out as an economic juggernaut within the United States, and the state is a major source of commercial real estate listings. As the third largest state in terms of land area, behind only Alaska and Texas, California has a major footprint in almost every way imaginable.

With a gross domestic product of a whopping $2.7 trillion dollars, California is the fifth largest economy in the world. This means that there are ample commercial property and investment property opportunities available.

Companies representing a wide range of industries hold commercial property in California. Manufacturing and agriculture are both very strong, as exemplified by Silicon Valley and the state's export of crops across the country and around the world.

The state's capital is Sacramento, and its largest cities include Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego. The Los Angeles area is home to nearly 18 million people, making it one of the more densely populated areas in the United States. As a result, those interested in retail space, office space and commercial real estate listings will find many options in large and populous California.