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Located in the Southern coast of California in United States, San Diego has a large natural harbor. Father Junipero Serra had found the foremost of his 21 missions in this city in 1769. The first Pacific naval base was set up by the U.S Navy in San Diego during the Second World War.
The second largest city of California, San Diego is a big metropolis, a favorite tourist destination, a commercial dock and a huge naval base. Coronado Peninsula, Mission Bay and old town are the different areas in San Diego. Pleasant weather conditions prevail in San Diego in California all through the year.
San Diego California is loaded with sightseeing spots. The magnificent beaches on Coronado Peninsula, the historic Coronado Hotel and the Balboa Park are some of the major places in San Diego that attracts tourists in great numbers. People visiting the old town of San Diego come across the Junipero Serra museum and the renovated Mission San Diego. Touring San Diego will also include a boat ride around the port, a walk along the Embarcadero and a visit to the Gas Lamp Quarter. The beautiful San Diego engulfed in bright sunshine offers the adventurous fishing trips, rides on hot air balloons, etc.
Shopping in San Diego is an occupation the tourists love to indulge in as the city provides a number of superb shopping places selling modern items and also traditional products. Horton Plaza, Mission Valley Shopping center and Fashion Valley Shopping Center are great crowd pullers. 10 miles from downtown San Diego is the Mexican city, Tijuana. It is the hot seat of bargain shopping, native handicrafts and a vibrant nightlife.
>From San Diego one can also visit Los Angeles and Mexico. With restaurants, boutiques, amusement parks, clubs, etc San Diego is the ideal place for a fun packed holiday trip.
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