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File:San_Diego_skyline_18_(cropped).jpg|San Diego skyline
File:La_Jolla_Shores_view_(cropped).jpg|La Jolla Shores view
File:Mission_San_Diego_(cropped2).jpg|Mission San Diego
File:Balboa_Park6_(cropped3).jpg|Balboa Park
File:Cortez_Hill,_San_Diego,_CA_92101,_USA_-_panoramio_(5).jpg|Cortez Hill, San Diego
File:Balboa_Theatre,_San_Diego_01_(cropped2).jpg|Balboa Theatre, San Diego
File:Kumeyaay_(cropped).jpg|Kumeyaay
File:The_landing_of_Cabrillo_on_California_(detail_from_mural_by_Daniel_Sayre_Groesbeck_at_the_Santa_Barbara_County_Courthouse).tif|The landing of Cabrillo on California
File:Mission_San_Diego,_c._1820.jpg|Mission San Diego, c. 1820
File:José_María_Estudillo.jpg|José María Estudillo
File:Casa_de_Estudillo_courtyard_04.jpg|Casa de Estudillo courtyard
File:Battle_of_San_Pasqual_by_William_H_Meyers_c1846.jpg|Battle of San Pasqual by William H. Meyers c1846
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Latest revision as of 21:19, 23 February 2025

San Diego is a city located on the Pacific coast of California, United States. It is the second-largest city in California and the eighth-largest city in the United States. Known for its mild year-round climate, natural deep-water harbor, extensive beaches, and long association with the United States Navy, San Diego is also a major hub for healthcare and biotechnology development.

History[edit]

San Diego was originally inhabited by the Kumeyaay people. The first European to visit the region was Portuguese explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, sailing under the flag of Castile, who claimed the bay for the Spanish Empire in 1542. The city was later part of the Spanish missions and presidios established by Junípero Serra.

Geography[edit]

San Diego is located on the Pacific coast of California and is bordered by Ocean Beach to the west, Mission Bay to the east, and the San Diego Bay to the south. The city has a diverse topography with coastal plains, rolling hills, canyons, and mountains.

Economy[edit]

San Diego's economy is largely composed of agriculture, biotechnology/biosciences, computer sciences, electronics manufacturing, defense-related manufacturing, financial and business services, ship repair, ship construction, software development, telecommunications, wireless research, and tourism.

Culture[edit]

San Diego is known for its many popular attractions, such as the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld San Diego, and Balboa Park. The city is also known for its craft brewing industry and hosts several food and wine festivals annually.

Education[edit]

San Diego is home to several institutions of higher education, including the University of California, San Diego, San Diego State University, and University of San Diego.

Infrastructure[edit]

San Diego is served by the San Diego International Airport, the busiest single-runway airport in the United States.

See also[edit]