San Diego, California

San Diego Community Information

San Diego, California, is a major city with 1.3 million residents in southern California. It has long been one of the fastest growing cities in the country. The population of San Diego has doubled since 1970. It is situated on the Pacific coast, and it has long been home to major naval shipyards and bases.

History

The area now occupied by the San Diego metropolitan area was the home of the Kumeyaay people for many centuries prior to the arrival of European explorers in the 16th century. When Spanish explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo arrived in the San Diego Bay area in 1542, he claimed the territory for Spain. In 1769, the Presidio and Mission of San Diego became the first European settlement in California. San Diego became a part of an independent Mexico in 1821. Following the Mexican-American War, the area became part of the United States of America.

Parks and Recreation

Balboa Park is a 1,200-acre oasis in the heart of the urbanscape of San Diego. It is a recreational, historical and cultural paradise. A total of 15 world class museums operate within Balboa Park. The Balboa Park golf complex includes a nine-hole executive layout and an 18-hole championship golf course. The world-famous San Diego Zoo is also in Balboa Park.

Sea World is also a world-class facility that is home to over 13,000 mammals. On the coast, just north of the city, is the Torrey Pines Golf Course. This 36-hole municipal course also hosts the PGA Tour's Farmer's Insurance Open every year. It has also hosted the U.S. Open, one of golf's four so-called "majors" that are contested every year.

Attractions, Activities & Events 

Those that purchase San Diego CA homes have whale watching to look forward to. Gray whales numbering in the tens of thousands pass by the city during an annual migration that peaks in January every year. Those with San Diego properties that love water sports will enjoy the many beaches in the San Diego area. Many choose to live in San Diego homes so that they can enjoy surfing, swimming, windsurfing and boating.

Del Mar racetrack, which has a capacity of 44,000, is an American Thoroughbred horse racing track at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in the seaside city of Del Mar, California, 20 miles north of San Diego.  Owned by the State of California and leased by the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, it is known for the slogans: "Where The Turf Meets The Surf" as well as "Cool as Ever."  It was built by a partnership including Bing Crosby, actors Pat O'Brien, Gary Cooper, Joe E. Brown, Charles S. Howard and Oliver Hardy.  The very popular annual San Diego County Fair is held here each June/July.

Participate in, volunteer or watch the annual Rock-n-Roll Marathon and Gay Pride Weekend.  Cinema aficionados can enjoy the Latin American and fantastic live theater with numerous original productions at the annual San Diego Indiefest Music & Film Festival. 

In November, the city lives up to its reputation as "America's Craft Beer Capital" during San Diego Beer Week.

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