San Diego

Located in Southern California, not far from the Mexico border, San Diego is the oldest town in California, founded in 1769. It has an enchanting natural beauty and a pleasant climate, with mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine.

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New York has its cabbie, Chicago its bluesman and Seattle its coffee-drinking boho. San Diego has its surfer dude, with his tousled hair, great tan and gentle enthusiasm; he looks like he’s on a perennial vacation, and when he wishes you welcome, he really means it. Located in Southern California, not far from the Mexico border, San Diego is the …

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Planning a Trip

CITY San Diego STATE California COUNTRY United States of America CONTINENT North America LANGUAGE English CURRENCY US Dollar BEST TIME TO VISIT March to May and September to November NEAREST RAILWAY STATION San Diego Union Station NEAREST AIRPORT San Diego International Airport (SAN) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 911 INTERNET ACCESS All public libraries and most coffeehouses and hotel lobbies in San …

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Getting Around

Bicycle While in San Diego, mostly flat Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, Mission Bay and Coronado are all great places to ride a bike. Visit iCommute (www.icommutesd.com) for maps and information about biking in the region. Public buses are equipped with bike racks. A few outfits rent bicycles, from mountain and road bikes to kids bikes and cruisers. In general, expect …

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History & Culture

Explorers from Portugal, England, and Spain all made brief landings along the coast of California in the 1500s, but it was the Spanish who were first to put down roots in the area. Evidence of their attempts to colonize and convert California are still on display in the red-roofed Catholic missions in Santa Barbara, San Diego, San Luis Obispo and …

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Top Attractions

SeaWorld SeaWorld San Diego is one of the city’s main attractions, particularly for families. It is located along the waterfront in Mission Bay. For many Americans, SeaWorld has been a longtime family tradition, having been around since the 1960s. Among the highlights are shows featuring killer whales, sea lions, dolphins, and other sea life. There are all kinds of rides, …

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