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About San Diego What to Do Where to Stay How to Get Around

 

San Diego - California's second largest city and the United States' seventh largest, it boasts a citywide population of nearly 1.3 million residents and more than 3.2 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 (average daily temperature of 70.5 degrees Fahrenheit), 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.

Mission Valley - not only is it home to San Diego's premier information technology training center, Vortex Data Systems, it is also a mecca for shopping, dining and recreational activities galore. For example, you can play golf, tennis or take nature walks along the San Diego River. California's first mission is here too.

 

General Information

San Diego County Website

The official site of the County of San Diego.

City of San Diego Home Page

The official site of the City of San Diego; offers information and online services for departments, business assistance, job opportunities, attractions, beaches, community services, and more.

Go There: San Diego

City Guide to San Diego hotels, restaurants, news and events.

USA City Link: San Diego

News, weather, yellow pages, white pages, and more.

San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau

The official travel resource for the San Diego region.

 

Weather

The Weather Channel

Weather.com local forecast.

USA Today 5-Day

Online location of that multi-colored weather map that we all know and love.

Yahoo! Weather

Extended forecast, radar loops and more.

 

Ocean Conditions

San Diego Beaches

City of San Diego's beach index; water quality, locations and more.

San Diego Waterfront

This is the place to come if you're looking for anything and everything related to San Diego Bay and other nearby coastal boating areas.

Current Ocean Conditions

Surf cams, waves, water, weather, tide predictions and more.

 

Local Media

San Diego Union-Tribune

The local newspaper's online home.

San Diego Reader

Local weekly magazine/newspaper.

ABC - 10 News

10 News.com - San Diego's news leader.

CBS - KFMB 8

Local 8 - KFMB.com.

NBC 7/39

NBC San Diego.com.

FOX 6

XETV - San Diego.

Local Radio Stations

Yahoo! listing of San Diego's radio stations.

 

Communities of Interest - Coastal

Carlsbad

Official site of the City of Carlsbad. Contains links for activities and events in the coastal community.

Coronado

Official site of the City of Coronado - a small “island” town in San Diego Bay, approximately 7.4 square miles in size, connected to the City of San Diego by the San Diego-Coronado Bridge and to the City of Imperial Beach to the south by State Highway 75.

Del Mar

Official site of the City of Del Mar - Today, Del Mar remains one of the most beautiful destinations along the Western Coastline.   The City is comprised of two square miles of coastal land and has a population around 4,500.

La Jolla

La Jolla in Spanish means "The Jewel." It is the Jewel of America's finest city, San Diego. La Jolla is located 15 minutes from downtown San Diego.

Mission Bay

Mission Bay Park is West Coast's largest aquatic park; it covers over 4,600 acres and offers a wide range of recreational activities. The Park includes 27 miles of sparkling ocean beaches.

Ocean Beach

Visitor's information, event calendar and more of what's happening in this little coastal community in San Diego.

Pacific Beach

A vibrant and centrally located beach community within San Diego. Welcome to Pacific Beach, the perfect vacation location.

Solana Beach

Official site of the City of Solana Beach - a coastal community in northern San Diego County with an active artist community.

 

Communities of Interest - Inland

Adams Avenue Area

Historic Adams Ave located in central San Diego - events, shopping, businesses and more.

Escondido

Official site of the City of Escondido - a north inland community famous for wineries and the San Diego Wild Animal Park.

Hillcrest

Some great dining and shopping is to be had in Hillcrest, located centrally in San Diego.

Julian

Julian - a premier mountain getaway, just an hour east of San Diego, in the beautiful Cuyamaca mountains.

La Mesa Village

Located in East San Diego County, La Mesa is known for its many antique shops in the village.

Little Italy

A taste of Italy in this vibrant, downtown community.

Old Town

The "Birthplace of California", the original San Diego boasts 150 shops and restaurants in the authentic Mexican style.

 

La Jolla Cove

 

 

Downtown San Diego

 

 

Fireworks over Downtown

 

 

San Diego Convention Center

 

 

Fountains at Balboa Park