San Diego

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As if San Diego's 70 miles of coastline and reliably sunny weather weren't enough, the city is also home to museums, a world-renowned zoo, theme parks, famous golf courses, and a lively theater scene, as well as great food, shopping and nightlife in the historic downtown quarter.


About San Diego
Population:
California's second largest city and the United States' eighth largest, San Diego boasts a citywide population of nearly 1.3 million residents with 3 million residents countywide.

Area Measure: Within its borders of 4,200 sq. miles, San Diego County encompasses 18 incorporated cities and numerous other charming neighborhoods and communities.

Location of the City:

The city of San Diego lies in the southwest corner of California, 120 miles (193 km) south of the city of Los Angeles and 20 miles (32 km) north of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.


The Most of San Diego
San Diego enjoys beautiful weather year round with an average daily temperature of 70.5 degrees Fahrenheit (21.4 degrees Celsius).
In San Diego, the beach is a way of life. With 70 miles of beaches, you can revel in the sunset, or swim, surf, sail or kayak in Pacific.
San Diego County features 92 golf courses, a variety of exciting participatory and spectator sports, beachfront resorts and luxury spas, casinos, and a dynamic downtown district.


Overview of San Diego
San Diego is the birth place of California. Portuguese explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo landed in what is now San Diego Bay and claimed the area for Spain on September 28, 1542. San Diego offers an expansive variety of things to see and do, appealing to guests of all ages from around the world. Popular attractions include the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, Sea World San Diego and LEGOLAND California Resort. San Diego's arts and culture and culinary arts are booming. The hottest, new culinary arts talents prepare award-winning meals throughout the regions 6,400 eating establishments. Balboa Park, the largest urban cultural park in the U.S., is home to 15 museums, numerous art galleries, beautiful gardens, and the Tony Award-winning The Globe Theatres. San Diego’s great outdoors beckons guests to explore and unwind year-round and is the ideal place for avid sports enthusiasts. The scope of activities are as varied as the topography from running along the beach and kayaking in a secluded cove to rock climbing in the rustic backcountry and camping in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. The most difficult decision to make regarding a vacation to San Diego is determining what to do and see among the region's vast and diverse offerings. Imagine 70 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline, sparkling bays, several majestic mountain ranges, a breathtaking desert and an International Border – all within one spectacular county. San Diego County promises a truly remarkable vacation experience for everyone.