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:
Perhaps the best known 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.
Important sectors of San Diego's economy include biotechnology, wireless cellular technology, defense and tourism. Some of the major companies that have based their headquarters in San Diego include General Atomics, Qualcomm, Science Applications International Corporation and Websense.
The principal airport serving San Diego is San Diego International Airport ("Lindbergh Field").
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.
Here is the seven day weather forecast for San Diego:
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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.
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Product Description: MapEasy's Guidemap to San Diego shows detail maps for Balboa Park, Downtown, La Jolla, and Out-of-Town. It is a location map and guidebook in one. Each hand-drawn Guidemap contains useful facts on hotels and restaurants, as well as information regarding shops, museums, and attractions. MapEasy's Guidemap to San Diego is made of a waterproof, tear resistant material.
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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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Citation Details Title: Group may pinch-hit if state Tourism budget is cut: officials contend industry brings in $12 for each dollar spent. (Tourism).(California Travel and Tourism Commission) Author: Connie Lewis Publication:San Diego Business Journal (Magazine/Journal) Date: March 17, 2003 Publisher: Thomson Gale Volume: 24 Issue: 11 Page: 25(1)
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