Popular sunny city near Mexico
According to Acronymmonster, the popular metropolis of San Diego is located in southwest California on the Pacific Ocean and the border with Mexico. With more than 1.4 million residents in 2020, San Diego is the second largest city in California. More than three million people live in the metropolitan region of the coastal city on the part of the USA. Next to English, Spanish is the most spoken language in the city. The city of San Diego was officially founded in 1769. The Port of San Diego is an important naval military base for the US Army.
Marina Bay Sheltered From The Sea – San Diego’s Marina Bay
Surfer’s paradise on beautiful beaches
The San Diego River flows through the city towards the Pacific. The climate in San Diego can be described as extremely pleasant and mild. San Diego is one of the most popular places to live in California with a very high number of annual sunny days. Surfers appreciate the sea right on the slopes of the southern Californian city. The sandy beaches with a length of more than 110 kilometers are beautiful, with numerous picturesque bays. The water of the Pacific is relatively warm and often crystal clear.
High-tech location and shipyards
In recent years, the city of San Diego has developed into an important high-tech location for numerous companies, primarily in the fields of telecommunications and biotechnology. The coastal city’s university, San Diego State University, is one of the largest educational institutions in California and was founded in 1897. Ships are built in the shipyards at the port of the city.
Balboa Park with rich cultural offerings
The most famous and popular green space within San Diego is Balboa Park. Within the park area there are 15 museums to explore. In addition to well-tended garden areas, the city’s zoo is also located in Balboa Park. If the hustle and bustle in San Diego is too much for you, you can find peace and quiet in the Anza Borrego Desert State Park to the east of the metropolis or pursue one of the numerous leisure activities. At normal times, a variety of cultural events take place in the city’s green spaces. San Diego is known for its attractive and varied nightlife.
Historic Spanish Colonial train station in San Diego
Mexican Food & Craft Beer
Nearby Mexico has a major influence on San Diego. The Southern Californian metropolis, the food in the restaurants of San Diego, has a strong Hispanic-Mexican influence. The historic city center of the coastal metropolis called Gaslamp Quarter is well known and popular. San Diego has good shopping and a wide variety of bars, restaurants and clubs. San Diego is known for its numerous craft beer breweries. The cultural offer of the city is large with playhouses, music halls, theaters and museums. SeaWorld, Legoland, a safari park and the San Diego Zoo are very interesting for families.
Gateway to San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter
City and region worth seeing
Football and baseball plays an important role in San Diego. In addition to Balboa Park and the old town of San Diego, the Cabrillo National Monument and lighthouse located on a promontory in front of the city is worth a visit. South of the border in Mexico, visitors can explore the region with the help of a guided “Baja California Tour”. Popular areas of the city next to the Gaslamp Quarter and Balboa Park are Hillcrest, Little Italy and North & South Park.
Sights in San Diego
- Balboa Park
- PETCO Park ballpark
- Belmont Park
- Birch Aquarium
- Cabrillo National Monument
- La Casa de Estudillo
- Embarcadero
- Heritage County Park
- La Jolla Cove
- La Jolla Shores
- Lower Otay and Sweetwater
- Mission San Diego de Alcala
- Mission Trails Regional Park
- Mount Soledad
- Museum ship USS Midway
- Old Point Loma Lighthouse
- PointLoma
- Presidium Park
- Reuben H. Fleet Science Ctr.
- San Diego Automotive Museum
- San Diego Air & Space Museum
- San Diego Coronado Bay Bridge
- San Diego Museum of Art
- San Diego Museum of Man
- San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- Seaport Village
- Sea World San Diego
- The Casbah
- Timken Museum of Art
- Torrey Pines Golf Course
- Torrey Pines State Beach
- Windansea Beach
- Windjammer – Star of India
- San Diego Zoo
- Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
- Mingei International Museum
- Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
- San Diego Model Railroad Museum
- San Diego Natural History Museum
- Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
