San Diego is the 2nd largest city in
California and 8th
largest in the United States of America. The city is located in San Diego County,
at the extreme southwestern corner of the contiguous United States.
As of 2006,
the city had an estimated population of 1,256,951, with
2,941,454 living in the San Diego metropolitan area
(4,922,723 if one counts
Tijuana,
Mexico).
The name of San Diego originates with Spanish explorer, Sebastián Vizcaíno, who mapped
the area in the early 17th century. Vizcaíno is known to have explored the harbor,
Mission Bay, and Point Loma.
He named the area after Saint St. Didacus, who is more commonly known as "San Diego".
Some of the attractions in the San Diego area include:
The main airport for San Diego is San Diego International Airport ("Lindbergh Field").
Important sectors of San Diego's economy include biotechnology, wireless cellular technology, defense and tourism. Some of the leading companies with their headquarters in San Diego include General Atomics, Qualcomm, Science Applications International Corporation and Websense.
Sports teams in San Diego include the Major League Baseball team, the San Diego Padres, and the NFL American football team, the San Diego Chargers.
Probably the most famous educational institution in San Diego is the University of California, San Diego ("UCSD"). The University of California, San Diego ("UCSD") is a public coeducational research university that was founded in 1960.
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Seasoned writer and outdoors enthusiast Ericka Chickowski offers an insider’s view of San Diego, from surfing at San Onofre State Beach to exploring the expansive San Diego Zoo. Ericka includes great trip ideas such as On a Mission, a tour of the city’s historical sights, and Surf and Turf, which covers recreational opportunities in and out of the water. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon San Diego has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area, and city-centered maps. With advice on where to grab a cocktail in the Gaslamp Quarter and hike in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, Moon San Diego gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon Handbooks are the cure for the common trip.
Product Description: Streetwise San Diego Map - Laminated City Center Street Map of San Diego, California - Folding pocket size travel map with trolley lines & stations
This map covers the following areas: Main San Diego Map 1:18,000 San Diego Area Map 1:55,000 Old Town Map 1:23,000 La Jolla Map 1:28,000
Welcome to San Diego, the second largest city in California. Mexico, the Pacific Ocean, the Anza-Borrego Desert and the Laguna Mountains surround San Diego and are all contributing factors to the ideal climate. With seventy miles of beaches, the Gaslight District, Sea World Adventure, LEGOLAND, La Jolla shopping and the San Diego Zoo; whatever your pleasure, San Diego is the ultimate playground for the whole family. To help get the most out of your visit, carry the STREETWISE® map of San Diego.
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Yes, the zoo is a must see. Over 4,000 animals, living in habitats that rival Mother Nature herself, create one of the best animal experiences you’ll ever find. The Panda bears, on loan from China, are a big draw, but there is so much to see here that even if you miss these black and white fluff balls your day will be full.
Balboa Park, where the zoo is located, has many other attractions you’ll want to include the Spanish Village Arts Center-35 art studios in a recreated Spanish town square, the Timken Museum-a jewel of a small museum with European Old Masters' paintings, House of Pacific Relations historic cottages host cultural festivals, San Diego Aerospace Museum take a simulated walk in space, The Old Globe and Junior Theatre-offering performances for all ages throughout, Hall of Champions Sports Museum-from Ted Williams to Tony Hawk, the San Diego Museum of Art-the regions oldest and largest, the Museum of Man-devoted to anthropology (more exciting than it sounds) and the Japanese Friendship Garden. That’s just a partial list. There’s also Butterfly rides, a carousel, lawn bowling, a miniature railroad you can ride and, of course, the Spreckles Organ Pavilion. Walk along the Prado Walkway around the Casa del Prado and admire the Spanish Colonial architecture. These buildings were part of the 1915 Panama-California Exposition celebrating the completion of the Panama Canal.
After Balboa Park, it’s nice to take the scenic drive marked by blue and yellow signs with a white seagull. This route will take you through a majority of the sites of San Diego and is a pleasant way to spend three or more hours touring the area. Or you can hop on the Blue line trolley and take a trip to Tijuana. The 45 minute trolley ride takes you right to the border crossing at San Ysidro, just across the border from Tijunana. Once you pass customs you can pick up the Border Shuttle (look for the big blue busses) and for $1.00 ride into the center of town. Don’t forget your passport if you plan to visit Mexico.
The area inset on the STREETWISE® San Diego Map will navigate you in and around the city region to places like San Diego International Airport, Pacific Beach, Coronado Island, Point Loma, La Jolla, and the University of California at San Diego. You’ll also find enlarged inset maps featuring Old Town and a detailed street map of La Jolla. A complete index of streets, hotels, points of interest, shopping, education, culture, transportation and parks is clearly listed on the map.
Our pocket size map of San Diego is laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. The STREETWISE® San Diego map is one of many detailed and easy-to-read city street maps designed and published by STREETWISE®. Buy your STREETWISE® San Diego map today and you too can navigate San Diego, California like a native. For a larger selection of our detailed travel maps simply type STREETWISE MAPS into the Amazon search bar.
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Product Description: The durable and convenient EasyFinderTM of San Diego, California will take all the wear and tear your journey can dish out. The laminated design allows you to mark your route, make notes, then wipe the surface clean for further use.
This map features enhanced cartography with: Clearly indicated highways, County Boundaries, Streets, Points of Interest and National Parks.
Product Description: AAA California: Including Insets of Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco: Plus 500+ Cities & Communities, Driving Distance & Time Chart, Highway Mileages: State Series 2007 by AAA, Automobile Club of Southern California, Automobile Association of America, AAA Maps, Travel Information Products, ACSC. ISBN 1564137015. EAN 9781564137012. UPC 730335007015. MPN AAA41590206. Folded Map. In English. Special Limited Edition.
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Citation Details Title: Frantic week for Bolts .... and their supporters. (travel agents in San Diego, California report overbookings for Super Bowl XXIX in Miami, Florida) Author: Billie Sutherland Publication:San Diego Business Journal (Magazine/Journal) Date: January 30, 1995 Publisher: CBJ, L.P. Volume: v16 Issue: n5 Page: p6(1)
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