About
San Diego
  
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Trips, things to see and do while in the area.
California's second largest
city and the United States' seventh largest,
San Diego boasts a citywide population of nearly 1.3 million residents
and more than 2.8 million residents countywide. Within its borders of 4,200
sq. miles, San Diego County encompasses 18 incorporated cities and numerous
other charming neighborhoods and communities, including downtown's historic Gaslamp Quarter,
Little Italy, Coronado, La Jolla, Del Mar,
Carlsbad, Escondido, La Mesa, Hillcrest, Barrio Logan, Chula Vista and more.
Known for it's near-idyllic
climate, 70 miles of pristine beaches and dazzling array of world-class
family attractions, including the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal
Park, SeaWorld San Diego and LEGOLAND California,
San Diego offers a wide variety of things to see and do, appealing to guests
from around the world.
In San Diego's East
County, the terrain varies from gentle foothills to mile-high mountains
and the historic mining town, Julian, down to the 600,000-acre Anza Borrego
Desert State Park, offering nature-conscious visitors endless opportunities
to hike, camp, fish, observe wildlife and much more. In San Diego's North
County, the land produces quantities of flowers as well as quality grapes
that become excellent wines, which are served at some of the most elegant
restaurants and resorts in the region. Along the west, 70 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline not only
supports year-round outdoor recreation, such as surfing, boating, sailing
and swimming, but also important scientific research at the Scripps Institution
of Oceanography. To the south, it's a whole different country, Mexico, featuring its own
cultural offerings in various towns along the border and coastline, including Tijuana, Rosarito and Ensenada.
San Diego's arts
and culture and culinary arts are making a name for themselves, both nationally
and internationally. Balboa Park, the largest
urban cultural park in the U.S., features 15 museums,
numerous art galleries, beautiful gardens, the Tony Award-winning The Globe
Theatres and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The region is also a breeding
ground for the hottest, new talents of culinary arts, who prepare award-winning
meals in many of the region's 6,400 eating establishments.
San Diego County also
features 92 golf courses and a variety of exciting participatory and spectator
sports, beachfront resorts and luxury spas, gaming, a dynamic downtown
district, annual special events and unique holiday offerings, multicultural
festivals and celebrations, colorful neighborhoods and communities, a rich
military history, accessibility for travelers with disabilities and much
more.
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 variety of offerings.
San Diego County offers a vacation experience for everyone.
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