Welcome to San Diego
You may have heard that San Diego has the best climate in the U.S., and that is probably true. As if the gorgeous weather wasn’t enough, San Diego also has 75 miles of beautiful coastline, where you will find some of California’s most popular beaches. Ask for the best one and most people will answer “La Jolla.” This picture-perfect part of northern San Diego is known as one of the prettiest spots on the west coast. If you stay downtown, a visit to the 1,200-acre Balboa Park is a must – a true national treasure. It is also one of many reasons why 30 million people go to San Diego every year.
Facts
| Population | 1,359,000 |
| Currency | US Dollar, $1 = 100 cents |
| Opening hours | Independent stores are usually open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Major malls and shopping centers stay open until 9 p.m. or longer. |
| Newspapers | The San Diego Union Tribune (www.signonsandiego.com) The San Diego Daily Transcript (www.sddt.com) San Diego Reader (www.sdreader.com) |
| Emergency numbers | 911 |
| Tourist information | International Visitor Information Center 1040 1/3 West Broadway (at Harbor Drive) San Diego, CA 92101 Phone:+ 1 619 236 1212 E-mail: sdinfo@sandiego.org www.sandiego.org |
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