San Diego
The city is located on the South-Western United States on the Pacific coast near the border with Mexico. The administrative centre of the County of San Diego in California. Mayor Jerry Sanders.
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The harbor was discovered in 1542 by Portuguese
Navigator Juan Rodriguez the Cabrillo. As the founding date
of San Diego opening of the Franciscan missions in 1769. The city has many attractions connected with the history. For example, in the Peninsula of Coronado is the oldest on this coast the hotel with the same name.
Climate
San Diego boasts an abundance of Sunny days a
year and beautiful beaches, the water temperature is higher than in other parts of California. The summer is usually dry and hot, winter is mild and short.
Diego is the second largest populated city in California
after Los Angeles. One of the ten largest U.S. cities, ranking 9th place. The city's population of more than 1.3 million residents. In San Diego Metropolitan area over 3 million people.
Attractions
Gaslamp Quarter San Diego. These
16.5 blocks, the historic heart of San Diego, in the beginning of the last century was very famous in the entire coast for its brothels, saloons, bars and brothels.
PETCO Park. Founded in 1969, replaced in 2004 the stadium Qualcomm Stadium.
Point Loma. Historic site where in 1542 landed the first European, Spanish Explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, and originates from the history of San Diego.
Crystal Cathedral. The building was designed by renowned architect Philip Johnson. When the building was used by 10 000 rectangular glass blocks. The Church can accommodate up to 2,900 members.