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San Diego
Most people associate San Diego with three entities: the Navy, the zoo and Shamu. The seaside city serves as home to the world's largest military complex, thanks to the Navy and Marine Corps. After cutbacks in the nation's defense budget following the end of the Cold War, San Diego's military-based economy rebounded through such industries as flower growing, biotechnology and wireless companies (earning the city the nickname "Telecom Valley"). The San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld (home to Shamu) headline the long list of attractions that make tourism another significant economy-booster. Considered California's birthplace and named after a 15th-century saint, San Diego started as a sleepy mission outpost before it incorporated in 1850, sharing the birth year of its state. Today, California's southwestern most metropolis, which borders Mexico, is the state's second largest and the nation's seventh largest city. Non-Hispanic whites make up about half of San Diego County's population, with Hispanics accounting for nearly one-fourth of its residents. Neighborhoods here offer a wide variety of housing choices, as they feature dwellings as diverse as beach cottages, vintage Victorians, equestrian ranches and luxury condos. Friendly and relaxed, yet conservative, San Diego gets a big thumbs-up on air quality, earthquake safety, historic monuments, shopping and year-round outdoor recreation. Seventy miles of pristine beaches allow for surfing, sailboarding, boating, swimming, sunbathing and the annual U.S. Open Sandcastle Competition. Recreational lands claim 45 percent of San Diego County, enticing hikers, golfers, bicyclists and four-wheelers. For those who prefer spectator sports, events include games by four professional teams: the Padres (baseball), the Chargers (football), the Sockers (soccer), and the Gulls (hockey). The cost of living here is high, but San Diego clearly is worth the price. San Diego TransportationRegional Transit Map Airports McClellan-Palomar Airport Bus Services Rail Services The Coaster Metrolink Traffic San Diego AttractionsAs if its ideal weather weren't enough to get you out and about, San Diego is like an oversized schoolyard, with attractions that are bound to make you well rounded. Your informal classes will take place at an aquarium and aerospace institution (science); museums and missions (art and history); theaters (drama); zoos, parks, gardens (nature), an Olympic training center (sports), and lyric opera and world beat centers (music). For a study break, enjoy recess at LEGOLAND or Knott's Soak City. And when you're all tuckered out, have your quiet time at the Warner Springs Ranch resort and spa. ARCO Olympic Training Center San Diego ShoppingCapitalizing on the sunny weather, most malls and shopping centers in San Diego are outdoors. And most offer standard mall atmosphere and wares. The primary exception is Downtown's Horton Plaza - colorful, multi-layered and eclectic - that adds a live-theater venue and outdoor entertainment to its collection of shops and eateries. Bazaar del Mundo gathers 16 international shops under a Mexican theme, enhanced by a daily mariachi performance as well as celebrations of Cinco de Mayo, Dias de los Muertos and the Festival of Lights. Mega-malls dominate Mission Valley, while Orange Avenue in Coronado showcases six blocks of high-end boutiques and galleries. Bazaar del Mundo San Diego NightlifeThe San Diego nightlife scene, including clubs, bars and lounges, has never been as vibrant as it is today. San Diego clubs now bring some of the world's best DJs, boast fabulous d‚cor, and cater to a growing range of beautiful patrons. Aside from the large nightclubs in San Diego, bars are not to be overlooked for affordable, fun nightlife in San Diego. Those seeking to avoid the crowds of San Diego bars, as well as the sometimes-overwhelming energy of the nightclubs, can make any night magic by grabbing a table for some VIP bottle service at one of the many fine lounges in San Diego. San Diego Healthcare FacilitiesIt should come as no surprise that San Diego has a reputation as a pioneer in medical discoveries. After all, the city has a distinguished academic medical center and such biomedical research facilities as the Salk Institute and Scripps Research Institute. In addition, San Diego's healthcare resources include high-caliber physicians and acute-care hospitals. Major healthcare facilities in San Diego include: Alvarado Hospital Medical Center San Diego Nursing ResourcesAmerican Nurses Association/California San Diego WeatherIf you're a person who dislikes change or seasonal wardrobes, San Diego will enrapture you with its temperate weather, light rainfall and daily sunshine. Year 'round, this coastal city creates an ideal climate for surfers, bicyclists, golfers and every other outdoor enthusiast. Daylight temperatures average 70.5 degrees, with lows dipping to around 48 degrees in January, and highs as warm as 78 in August. Like any city, San Diego has its aberrant weather phenomena - a record low of 29 degrees in January 1949 and a searing 111 degrees in September 1963. Yet you'll rarely break a heat sweat or chatter your teeth here. Rain is minimal as well. While the average precipitation is heaviest in the year's first three months, it doesn't rise above 2.5 inches. Meteorologists, however, must consider local topography when making forecasts, as the area's mountains, hills and valleys scramble precipitation patterns. For instance, the neighborhood of Escondido, 20 miles inland and 660 feet above sea level, receives 50 percent more rainfall than San Diego's beach communities. |
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