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San Diego


San Diego is the 2nd largest city in California and 8th largest in the United States of America. The city is located in San Diego County, at the extreme southwestern corner of the contiguous United States. As of 2006, the city had an estimated population of 1,256,951, with 2,941,454 living in the San Diego metropolitan area (4,922,723 if one counts Tijuana, Mexico).

The name of San Diego originates with Spanish explorer, Sebastián Vizcaíno, who mapped the area in the early 17th century. Vizcaíno is known to have explored the harbor, Mission Bay, and Point Loma. He named the area after Saint St. Didacus, who is more commonly known as "San Diego".

Downtown San Diego, California

LaJolla, San Diego, California Some of the attractions in the San Diego area include:

San Diego Facts


Here is some more information about San Diego:
  • Perhaps the most famous educational institution in San Diego is the University of California, San Diego ("UCSD"). The University of California, San Diego ("UCSD") is a public coeducational research university that was founded in 1960.

  • Professional sports teams in San Diego include the Major League Baseball team, the San Diego Padres, and the NFL American football team, the San Diego Chargers.

  • Important sectors of San Diego's economy include biotechnology, wireless cellular technology, defense and tourism. Some of the major companies headquartered in San Diego include General Atomics, Qualcomm, Science Applications International Corporation and Websense.

  • The principal airport for San Diego is San Diego International Airport ("Lindbergh Field").

  • San Diego's nicknames include ":America's Finest City":, ":City in Motion":, and ":Silicon Beach":.

Weather in San Diego


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Books About San Diego


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Fodor's San Diego (Full-color Travel Guide)

By Fodor's Travel Guides

Fodor's Travel
Released: October 31st, 2023
Paperback (288 pages)

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  • ISBN: 1640976361
  • EAN: 9781640976368
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  • Edition: 34
  • Number of Pages: 288
  • Author: Fodor's Travel Guides
  • Publication Date: October 31st, 2023
  • Release Date: October 31st, 2023
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  • Size: 8.1 inches by 5.2 inches by 0.75 inches
  • Weight: 2.314853751 pounds
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Fodor’s Southern California: with Los Angeles, San Diego, the Central Coast & the Best Road Trips (Full-color Travel Guide)

By Fodor’s Travel Guides

Fodor's Travel
Released: March 8th, 2022
Paperback (432 pages)

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  • Manufacturer: Fodor's Travel
  • ISBN: 1640974180
  • EAN: 9781640974180
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  • Paperback
  • Edition: 17
  • Number of Pages: 432
  • Author: Fodor’s Travel Guides
  • Publication Date: March 8th, 2022
  • Release Date: March 8th, 2022
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  • Size: 8.0 inches by 5.0 inches by 0.75 inches
  • Weight: 2.314853751 pounds
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DK Top 10 San Diego (Pocket Travel Guide)

By DK Travel

DK Travel
Released: August 13th, 2024
Multicolor Paperback (128 pages)

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  • Manufacturer: DK Travel
  • ISBN: 0241671841
  • EAN: 9780241671849
  • PartNumber: 9780241671849
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  • Paperback
  • Format: Folded Map
  • Number of Pages: 128
  • Author: DK Travel
  • Publication Date: August 13th, 2024
  • Release Date: August 13th, 2024
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  • Size: 7.56 inches by 4.02 inches by 0.42 inches
  • Weight: 0.0 pounds
  • Color: Multicolor
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San Diego Travel Guide 2025: Exploring California’s Coastal Gem, Top Attractions, Local Insights, and Practical Tips for Every Traveler (The Explorer's Guidebook Series)

By Mike Collins

Independently published
Released: January 8th, 2025
Paperback (167 pages)

San Diego Travel Guide 2025: Exploring California’s Coastal Gem, Top Attractions, Local Insights, and Practical Tips for Every Traveler (The Explorer s Guidebook Series)
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  • Manufacturer: Independently published
  • EAN: 9798306344379
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  • Paperback
  • Format: Large Print
  • Number of Pages: 167
  • Author: Mike Collins
  • Publication Date: January 8th, 2025
  • Release Date: January 8th, 2025
Physical Description:
  • Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.38 inches
  • Weight: 0.69 pounds
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The Thomas Guide San Diego County Streetguide (English and Spanish Edition)

By Rand McNally

Rand McNally
Released: March 15th, 2022
Paperback (392 pages)

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The Thomas Guide San Diego County Streetguide (English and Spanish Edition)
  • Manufacturer: Rand McNally
  • ISBN: 0528026518
  • UPC: 070609026510
  • EAN: 9780528026515
  • PartNumber: 9780528026515
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  • Paperback
  • Edition: Updated
  • Number of Pages: 392
  • Author: Rand McNally
  • Publication Date: March 15th, 2022
  • Release Date: March 15th, 2022
Physical Description:
  • Size: 10.9 inches by 8.9 inches by 0.9 inches
  • Weight: 2.15 pounds
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San Diego Zoo Official Guidebook

By San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Press

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Press
Released: September 8th, 2020
Paperback (208 pages)

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  • Brand: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Press
  • ISBN: 1935442392
  • EAN: 9781935442394
  • PartNumber: 1935442392_Good
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  • Number of Pages: 208
  • Author: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Press
  • Publication Date: September 8th, 2020
  • Release Date: September 8th, 2020
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  • Size: 8.9 inches by 5.9 inches by 0.5 inches
  • Weight: 1.05 pounds
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  • New 2021 Edition by San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Press
  • Practical Advice for Navigating the San Diego Zoo
  • Latest Features and Behind-the-Scenes Stories
  • Tips for Viewing the Nearly 100 Species of Wildlife
  • Your Purchase Supports the Wildlife Conservation and Education Efforts of the Not-for-Profit San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
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SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA TRAVEL GUIDE 2024/2025: Your Ultimate Guide To Explore America’s Finest City From Balboa Park's Culture To Coronado's Beaches

By RICHARD DAVIES

Independently published
Released: October 18th, 2024
Paperback (138 pages)

SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA TRAVEL GUIDE 2024/2025: Your Ultimate Guide To Explore America’s Finest City From Balboa Park s Culture To Coronado s Beaches
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  • EAN: 9798343445398
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  • Format: Large Print
  • Number of Pages: 138
  • Author: RICHARD DAVIES
  • Publication Date: October 18th, 2024
  • Release Date: October 18th, 2024
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  • Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.32 inches
  • Weight: 0.58 pounds
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Los Angeles, San Diego & Southern California travel guide

By Andrea Schulte-Peevers, Cristian Bonetto & Benedict Walker

Lonely Planet Publications
Released: April 17th, 2018
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  • Brand: Lonely Planet Publications
  • ISBNs: 1786572494, 9781786572493
  • EAN: 9781786572493
  • PartNumber: 49100162
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  • Format: Folded Map
  • Edition: 5
  • Number of Pages: 512
  • Authors: Andrea Schulte-Peevers, Andrew Bender, Cristian Bonetto, Jade Bremner, Benedict Walker, Clifton Wilkinson
  • Publication Date: April 17th, 2018
  • Release Date: April 17th, 2018
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  • Size: 7.7 inches by 5.1 inches by 0.75 inches
  • Weight: 0.0 Pounds
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SAN DIEGO TRAVEL GUIDE 2024-2025: The Culture, Must-See Attractions and Itineraries (RICHARD TRAVEL GUIDES AND TIPS)

By Richard Lundy

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Released: August 18th, 2024
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  • Number of Pages: 106
  • Author: Richard Lundy
  • Publication Date: August 18th, 2024
  • Release Date: August 18th, 2024
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  • Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.24 inches
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SAN DIEGO TRAVEL GUIDE: 55+ Cool And Fun Things To Do In And Around San Diego (Cool Things To Do)

By Andrea Z. Kranz Kranz

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Released: June 25th, 2024
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SAN DIEGO TRAVEL GUIDE: 55+ Cool And Fun Things To Do In And Around San Diego (Cool Things To Do)
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  • Number of Pages: 121
  • Author: Andrea Z. Kranz Kranz
  • Publication Date: June 25th, 2024
  • Release Date: June 25th, 2024
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  • Size: 9.0 inches by 6.0 inches by 0.28 inches
  • Weight: 0.53 pounds
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