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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