San Diego Facts & Information

Location	Coastal Southern California
Climate	Mild winters, hot summers
Land Area	324 square miles
Population	1,266,753
Persons Over 65	10.5%
Female Persons	49.6%
Ethnic Groups	60.2% white, 7.9% black, 0.6% american indian, 13.6% asian
Housing Units	469,689
Median Household Income	$45,733
Description of Flag	The flag of California consists of a white base with a red horizontal stripe along the bottom of it. In the center of the flag is a brown grizzly bear on a patch of green grass with the words California Republic written below. A red, five pointed star is in the top left corner.
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San Diego Culture

the largest urban cultural park in the U.S., features museums, galleries full of beautiful and expensive artwork, manicured gardens and the Globe Theatre, home to many Shakespearean plays. You will also find bands from across the globe playing.

San Diego is fast becoming known for the culinary culture as well. Chefs from an international locale are calling San Diego home. This means hundreds of delicious restaurants with hot gastronomic talent in the kitchens. With over 6,400 eating establishments along the coast, you will find some of the best-prepared cuisine in the country.

With its lively mix of people, San Diego County also offers a variety of annual special events, including hundreds of golf tournaments, unique holiday shows, multicultural festivals and celebrations, beautiful old neighborhoods full of color and vivacity, an interesting military history and a of course, nearly 100 golf courses.

San Diego Culture

the largest urban cultural park in the U.S., features museums, galleries full of beautiful and expensive artwork, manicured gardens and the Globe Theatre, home to many Shakespearean plays. You will also find bands from across the globe playing.

San Diego is fast becoming known for the culinary culture as well. Chefs from an international locale are calling San Diego home. This means hundreds of delicious restaurants with hot gastronomic talent in the kitchens. With over 6,400 eating establishments along the coast, you will find some of the best-prepared cuisine in the country.

With its lively mix of people, San Diego County also offers a variety of annual special events, including hundreds of golf tournaments, unique holiday shows, multicultural festivals and celebrations, beautiful old neighborhoods full of color and vivacity, an interesting military history and a of course, nearly 100 golf courses.

San Diego Shopping

San Diego, most buildings were constructed between the years of 1873 and 1930. This well-known area offers fine art galleries, shops, boutiques and restaurants of every cuisine. A good time to visit is in the evening, when the gas lamps light up and the streets are illuminated with a soft, orange glow.

Outlet Centers
While not everyone can afford the upscale shopping usually offered throughout the city, there is an alternative. San Diego’s Outlet Centers are retail complexes that rival shopping malls. Plus, they offer high-profile brands at a fraction of the cost, so you can look like you have money, even if you do not.

Viejas Outlet Center
This is not a typical outlet center like described above, rather this shopping center focuses on a Native American theme with beautiful walkways with water fountains. It is an experience to slowly stroll and not just window shop, but to take in the landscape as well. The center even offers an entertaining water fountain show for you.

San Diego Shopping

San Diego, most buildings were constructed between the years of 1873 and 1930. This well-known area offers fine art galleries, shops, boutiques and restaurants of every cuisine. A good time to visit is in the evening, when the gas lamps light up and the streets are illuminated with a soft, orange glow.

Outlet Centers
While not everyone can afford the upscale shopping usually offered throughout the city, there is an alternative. San Diego’s Outlet Centers are retail complexes that rival shopping malls. Plus, they offer high-profile brands at a fraction of the cost, so you can look like you have money, even if you do not.

Viejas Outlet Center
This is not a typical outlet center like described above, rather this shopping center focuses on a Native American theme with beautiful walkways with water fountains. It is an experience to slowly stroll and not just window shop, but to take in the landscape as well. The center even offers an entertaining water fountain show for you.

San Diego Travel Guides
 Frommer's San Diego
 Lonely Planet San Diego
 Let's Go San Diego
 Fodors San Diego