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	\| image_caption = San Diego skyline and Coronado Bridge		\| image_caption = San Diego skyline and Coronado Bridge
	\| subdivision_name1 = California		\| subdivision_name1 = California

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			{{Infobox settlement
			\| name = San Diego
			\| official_name = City of San Diego
			\| settlement_type = City
			\| image_skyline = San_Diego_Skyline.jpg
			\| image_caption = San Diego skyline and Coronado Bridge
			\| subdivision_name1 = California
			\| subdivision_name = United States
			\| established_date = 1769
			\| population_total = 1,386,000
			\| area_total_km2 = 964
			\| timezone = Pacific (PST/PDT)
			\| postal_code = 92101–92199
			\| area_code = 619, 858
			}}
	'''San Diego''' is a major coastal city in southern [[California]], known for its warm climate, beautiful beaches, and strong military presence. Located just north of the U.S.–Mexico border, it blends relaxed coastal living with cutting-edge innovation and global influence.		'''San Diego''' is a major coastal city in southern [[California]], known for its warm climate, beautiful beaches, and strong military presence. Located just north of the U.S.–Mexico border, it blends relaxed coastal living with cutting-edge innovation and global influence.

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'''San Diego''' is a major coastal city in southern [[California]], known for its warm climate, beautiful beaches, and strong military presence. Located just north of the U.S.–Mexico border, it blends relaxed coastal living with cutting-edge innovation and global influence.

== Overview ==

* '''Population''': ~1.4 million (metro area over 3.3 million)
* '''Founded''': 1769 as the first Spanish mission in California
* '''Nicknames''': America’s Finest City, SD
* '''Geography''': Sits on the Pacific Ocean, just south of Orange County and west of the Sonoran Desert

== Landmarks and Attractions ==

* Balboa Park – home to museums and the San Diego Zoo
* USS Midway Museum
* Coronado Island and Hotel del Coronado
* La Jolla Cove and Sea Cliffs
* Gaslamp Quarter and Old Town
* SeaWorld San Diego

== Economy ==

San Diego’s economy is driven by:
* '''Military and defense''' – multiple naval bases and shipyards
* '''Biotech and life sciences'''
* '''Tourism and hospitality'''
* '''International trade''' through Port of San Diego and Tijuana proximity

== Education and Research ==

* Home to the University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
* Scripps Institution of Oceanography
* Cutting-edge medical and biotech research institutions

== Culture and Lifestyle ==

* Known for year-round sunshine, surf culture, and craft beer scene
* Influenced by Mexican-American and Spanish heritage
* Hosts Comic-Con International, one of the largest pop culture events in the world
* Vibrant outdoor lifestyle — surfing, hiking, biking, and kayaking

== Transportation ==

* San Diego International Airport (SAN)
* Trolley system and regional bus service
* Walkable neighborhoods and coastal highways
* Cross-border connectivity with Tijuana via pedestrian bridge and CBX terminal

== Fun Facts ==

* San Diego is considered the birthplace of California
* The world’s oldest active sailing ship, the Star of India, is docked here
* Over 70 miles of coastline and some of the best surfing beaches in the U.S.

== See Also ==
* [[California]]
* [[Western States]]
* [[Tourism in the United States]]
* [[Military in the United States]]