All About San Diego


by Ryan Bifulco - Date: 2007-01-08 - Word Count: 474 Share This!

Voted best year-round weather in the world, San Diego is home to the almost eternal sunshine (without Jim Carrey's "Spotless Mind"). It is never too hot and never too cold in California's second largest city. The blue skies here keep watch on the 70 miles of beaches and the area is bordered by Mexico, the Pacific Ocean, the Anza-Borrego Desert and the Laguna Mountains.

With so much beachfront and plenty of cultural diversity spanning a variety of neighborhoods, you'll find everything from alternative and casual Pacific Beach to glitzy La Jolla; nonstop action in the Downtown Gaslamp Quarter to the "laid back" come-as-you-are Mission Beach district.

Surfing, skateboarding and beach volleyball have been cultivated in Southern California, so it's a definite way of life and very much a part of the San Diego culture. In this city, there are more lineups (groups of surfers waiting to catch waves for all you posers) in the water, than clouds in the sky. You'll also notice that the carefree attitude of the surfer crowd spills out from the ocean and in to town - and it's infectious, so roll with it!

With its great weather, miles of sandy beaches and major attractions, San Diego is known as one of the best tourist destinations. From thrilling ocean adventures to chilled-out siestas under the palm trees, this city has a way of schooling folks on a new way of life - one brimming with fun and beauty, among other things.

Located on the Pacific Ocean and with close proximity to Mexico, San Diego restaurants are recognized for and boast some of the West Coast's finest seafood and authentic Mexican fare. A number of other cuisines and dining options can also be discovered in the various neighborhoods throughout the city - spanning from Asian and Italian, to German and Californian Nuevo.

San Diego's nightlife heats up after dark. From casual seaside nightspots to upscale dance clubs, there are a number of great places to unwind or to get your night sizzling. Sports bars, beach bars, trendy hotspots or dive bars - whatever you decide on, a frosty margarita, icy martini or cold cerveza will be waiting to invigorate.

For most, downtown's historic Gaslamp Quarter (a 16 block historic neighborhood) is usually the destination of choice since its San Diego's entertainment hub - featuring nearly 40 nightspots, close to 100 top-notch restaurants, live theaters, art galleries, world-class shopping and rooftop lounges with spectacular views of the city. For others, the alternative options are at beach bars, live entertainment centers and dive bars throughout the other neighborhoods that specialize in SoCal kitschiness!

So, whether you're interested in savoring the sights, smells and flavors of San Diego's eateries or shakin' what yo mama gave ya' at the trendiest hotspots, or whether you're craving a filet mignon or a fish taco, you can find a place to match your mood and style. Stay Classy San Diego!


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