San Diego je přímořské město v americkém státě Kalifornie nacházející se na jihozápadním pobřeží Spojených států. V roce 2005 tu žilo přes 1,3 miliónu obyvatel. Je to druhé největší město v Kalifornii a osmé největší město ve Spojených státech. Nachází se severně od státní hranice s Mexikem, přičemž přímo sousedí s mexickým městem Tijuana. San Diego je sídlem amerického námořnictva, má přímořské podnebí a nachází se zde množství pláží. Průměrná roční teplota je 18°C. Hlavním zdrojem příjmů města je turismus, obchod, výroba lodí, armáda, biotechnologie, počítačové vědy a elektronika.
San Diego je pošpanělštěná forma jména (sv.) Jakub, odvozená z rovněž španělského Santiago (Svatý Jakub). Primárně odkazuje na sv. Diega z Alcalá.
Co v San Diegu?
- Go San Diego Card
- The San Diego Zoo
- LegoLand
- San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park
- Balboa Park
- San Diego Air & Space Museum
- San Diego Model Railroad Museum
- The Waterfront
- The Beaches
- Old town
- The Whaley House Museum
- The Gaslamp Quarter
- Hotel del Coronado
- SeaWorld
- Grey Whales
- Point Loma
- San Diego Bay
- Museum of Hoaxes - online
San Diego is one of the great cities in California that you must visit sometime in your life. There are so many things there to do and see there that it is simply amazing. Here is our list of the top ten things to do in San Diego on your vacation.
- Balboa Park - The largest cultural park facility in San Diego that encompasses 15 museums, garden areas, performing arts facilities and the San Diego Zoo.
- Downtown San Diego - Sometimes referred to as Centre City is located in the heart of San Diego's business district. It is considered on of the most upcoming areas in the western part of the United States.
- Sea World - One of the most popular attractions in San Diego offering different rides, attractions and shows for the whole family.
- Torrey Pines State Reserve - A jewel of nature encompassing 2,000 acres of undeveloped and unspoiled land on the Southern California coast.
- Become a connoisseur at the famous wineries located in San Diego's North Country. You can find large wineries that allow tours and also smaller mom and pop wineries.
- The San Diego Zoo - Taking the "Journey Into Africa" tour within the zoo can provide you with a little taste of what Africa, the 2nd largest continent, has to offer.
- The Gaslamp Quarter - A historical area in San Diego comprised of two and a half miles filled with Victorian style buildings, over 100 restaurants, arts and entertainment scene, theaters and nightclubs.
- Coronado Municipal Beach - This is one of the Travel Channel's selections of their top 10 beaches. It is a family friendly beach with a postcard picture setting.
- Mission Beach - This is a great place for all walks of life. It seems though that it is becoming a little more of a residential area, however it is still a must see.
- Torrey Pines Golf Course - A premier golf course in the San Diego Area with a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean.
As you can see, San Diego presents a little something for everyone and makes for a beautiful vacation destination.
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