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The Embarcadero Marina boat collection in San Diego.
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San Diego is a beautiful city on the Southern California coast known for its ideal climate, miles of beaches and location on the Mexican border. It has a rich heritage built around sailing and is home to the Pacific Fleet of the United States Navy. One of the top family travel spots in the country, San Diego also is well known for its part in the wildlife conservation movement, being home to a SeaWorld theme park and the “world-famous” San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park.

Visitors to the city can also enjoy activities from whale watching to scuba diving to rock climbing, or visit one of its many notes sites, including Balboa Park, the Old Globe theater, Legoland, the nearby resort town of La Jolla, the San Diego Maritime Museum or Old Town, with its preserved buildings and icons of the Spanish heritage of San Diego.

Destination Facts

Population: 1,223,400
Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles
Languages: English
Currency: USD

Airports
San Diego International Lindbergh Fld (SAN) [Main]

City Guide Get the low-down.

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San Diego: A Playground for Kids and Adults

San Diego July 18, 2008

Sightseeing, Parks & Playgrounds, Museums, Swimming, Arts and Entertainment, Beach Vacations, Amusement Parks, Art and Museums, Family Travel

by Debbie K. Hardin

This Southern California destination remains a family favorite, but cool new hotels and restaurants make it an appealing playground for adults too.

Top Restaurants

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Summer Vacation Relief at the Pump: Save on fuel costs with these gas card discounts and awards offered by various travel-related businesses across the county. »

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Beach Access: How and where to plan an accessible family beach vacation. »

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