The Pacific Northwest
Directly north of San Francisco are the states and provinces that lie in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Located adjacent to the Pacific Ocean, it runs north to south from British Columbia, Canada to Oregon, including parts of Idaho, Montana, Alaska and northern California. The four main mountain ranges in the Pacific Northwest are: the Cascade Range, the Olympic Range, the Coast Range and parts of the Rocky Mountains. This region is known for being environmentally friendly and big on conservation. It is a region with a well-earned "Ecotopia" trademark. Heavily forested, coastal habitats, with mountainous properties, the indigenous people of this region depended on hunting and gathering for economic profit. Today, this part of the U.S is both innovative and progressive. For example, Seattle, Washington is the largest city of the region and is called "the world's largest company town." It is also home to a famed music scene of alternative and grunge rock where acclaimed bands such as Nirvana and Pearl Jam started out. Portland, Oregon holds a high status among most livable towns. San Francisco isn't far from this region and carries many similar characteristics. Culture and lifestyles of people living in the U.S portion of the Pacific Northwest are almost parallel with the Bay Area. Both Oregon and San Francisco are home to popular beer breweries.
Resources :
Hardwick, Susan, Fred M. Shelley, and Donald G. Holtgrieve.
The Geography of North America. Illinois: Pearson College Division.