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Dirk Hansen · CC BY-SA 3.0

San Diego

United States · SAN

Perfect weather, surf beaches, and fish tacos.

About

San Diego is a city on the Pacific coast of Southern California, next to the Mexican border. It is the eighth-most populous city in the U.S. and second-most populous city in California with a population of over 1.4 million, while the San Diego area with over 3.3 million residents is the 18th-largest metropolitan area in the country. San Diego is the county seat of San Diego County. It is known for its mild Mediterranean climate, extensive beaches and parks, long association with the United States Navy, and recent emergence as a wireless, electronics, healthcare, and biotechnology development center.

Source: Wikipedia — San Diego (CC BY-SA)

Known for

  • beaches · world class
  • family friendly · excellent
  • water sports · excellent
  • dining · good
  • hiking · good
  • live music · good

Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.

Weather through the year

  • Jan64°F7d wet
  • Feb65°F6d wet
  • Mar64°F9d wet
  • Apr68°F3d wet
  • May68°F4d wet
  • Jun72°F1d wet
  • Jul76°F0d wet
  • Aug78°F1d wet
  • Sep78°F1d wet
  • Oct75°F2d wet
  • Nov70°F4d wet
  • Dec65°F5d wet

Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.

Things to do

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Plan the trip

Fly into San Diego International Airport (SAN), about 1.9 mi away.

Nearby destinations

The closest places to San Diego we have written up.

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