San Diego, California, USA
San Diego - One of the most desirable vacation destinations in the world!
Welcome to San Diego, California’s second largest city. Where blue skies keep watch on 70 miles of beaches and a gentle Mediterranean climate begs for a day of everything and nothing. Bordered by Mexico, the Pacific Ocean, the Anza-Borrego Desert and the Laguna Mountains, San Diego county’s 4,200 square miles offer immense options for business and pleasure. And with the Mexican city of Tijuana just minutes from downtown, San Diego is an international experience with all the comforts of a city leading the nation in biomedical, high-tech and telecommunication industries.
With San Diego International Airport only 3 miles northwest of downtown San Diego and the electric Gaslamp Quarter, you can move from jet lagged to jet setting in one quick taxi trip. From suave steakhouses and eclectic ethnic fare, dinner clubs to sultry jazz bars, the over 100 restaurants intermingled with dance and drink are all situated within blocks of each other. The best part: all this is within walking distance from the San Diego Convention Center and hotels. Save some time for shopping because when the sun rises so do the shopping temptations. For fare fit for a spree, comb the specialty boutiques or visit the famous Horton Plaza.
San Diego is poised to curb any cultural craving. Spend the day at lush 1,200-acre Balboa Park, one of the nation’s largest cultural complexes and home to the largest concentration of museums west of the Mississippi. Browse the spectacular array of fine art, science and natural history, aerospace, photography, model railroads, automobiles and performing arts. Plan a picnic near one of the Park’s many botanical gardens or arboretums. When the urge strikes for a little “Big-Apple” fare, there’s always Tony Award-winning theater and world-class opera. Dance to the rhythm of blues, jazz, reggae and rock at one of the many clubs, festivals and outdoor concerts. And don’t miss the old-world Mexican architecture that shapes many of the charming neighborhoods and shopping districts.
Being home to four theme parks, San Diego is qualified to rinse away daily humdrum. So bring the family and extend your business stay for a great vacation. See animals from around the globe at the San Diego Zoo. Rub noses with an endangered rhino at the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park. Set adventure (and kids) free at LEGOLAND California, a vibrant interactive experience including kid-powered rides. Devote a day to counting the teeth on a shark, at SeaWorld. All proof that no vacation is ever long enough.
Consider just a few reasons why San Diego is a wonderful destination for SITE 2010!
Transportation
Conveniently located just ten minutes from downtown San Diego and serviced by 22 major and commuter airlines, San Diego International Airport receives more than 16 million passengers a year.
Taxicab stands are located at the airport, most hotels, attractions and shopping centers. Your fare will be displayed on the meter and will include a flag drop charge plus a per-mile and/or a per-hour charge.
MTS Trolley is a light-rail system that operates on three lines (Blue, Orange and Green Lines), and travels across 51 miles with a total of 53 stations. There are 100 MTS fixed bus routes, that operate throughout San Diego.
For further San Diego, California information see: www.sandiego.org.
All Photo Credits: © The San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau. © The San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau, adapted for use in this Call.