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Known for its near-idyllic climate, 70 miles of pristine beaches
and dazzling array of world-class family attractions, San Diego
is the sixth-largest city in the United States, and the southern-most
major metropolitan area in California. The city lies 125 miles
south of Los Angeles and 500 miles south of San Francisco. California
College San Diego's campus is conveniently located in the midst
of Mission Valley, a bustling center for business and tourism.
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San Diego region is becoming one of the most diversified and innovative
regional economies in the country. San Diego's leaders made a
commitment in the 1980s to diversify the economy and encourage
the growth of technology companies. No one could have predicted
the success with which the region has developed key industries.
Developing in parallel - and in today's technology environment,
finding more and more cross-fertilization opportunities —
San Diego's core industry sectors have become leading centers
for biotechnology, communications and software development.
Supported by a business-friendly public sector, the San Diego
region's economy is recognized as one of the best for starting
a business or pursuing a career. In fact, Forbes magazine ranked
San Diego number one on its annual "Best Places" list
for 2002.
What makes the region thrive? Clearly, one of the world's best
climates is conducive to innovation and entrepreneurship. Constant
sunshine, the serenity of the Pacific Ocean, and the ability to
move from beach to mountains to desert within a few hours provides
ample inspiration for the those who call San Diego home.
Most San Diegans regard the city's climate close to perfect,
and Holiday Magazine even voted San Diego "the only area
in the United States with perfect weather." The weather is
tempered by the Pacific Ocean, which results in relatively cool
summers and warm winters. Temperatures below freezing are rare,
while hot weather, 90 degrees and above, is more frequent. Winter
is considered the rainy season; however, each winter month averages
1.5 inches of rainfall, hardly enough to qualify for monsoons!
San Diego is considered one of the most desirable year-round
vacation spots in the nation, and is regularly ranked in the top
ten most popular destinations in the continental United States
for international visitors. As a result, service industries have
seen continued growth in past years, specifically in areas such
as dining, lodging, shopping and recreation services. Major tourist
attractions include the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal
Park, SeaWorld San Diego and LEGOLAND California. To the south,
it's a whole different country, Mexico, featuring its own cultural
offerings in various towns along the border and coastline, including
Tijuana, Rosarito and Ensenada.
San Diego's arts and culture and culinary arts are making a name
for themselves, both nationally and internationally. Balboa Park,
the largest urban cultural park in the U.S., features 15 museums,
numerous art galleries, beautiful gardens,
the Tony Award-winning The Globe Theatres and the world-famous
San Diego Zoo. The region is also a breeding ground for the hottest,
new talents of culinary arts, who prepare award-winning meals
in many of the region's 6,400 eating establishments.
San Diego boasts a citywide population of nearly 1.3 million
residents and more than 2.8 million residents countywide. Within
its borders of 4,200 sq. miles, San Diego County encompasses 18
incorporated cities and numerous other charming neighborhoods
and communities, including downtown's historic Gaslamp Quarter,
Little Italy, Coronado, La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Escondido,
La Mesa, Hillcrest, Barrio Logan, Chula Vista, and more.
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