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San Diego lies on the southern coast of California, approximately 120 miles from Los Angeles, or a two-hour drive. San Diego is California's second largest city with a population of 1.2 million people in 2006. It is also home to numerous military facilities, including US Coast Guard, US Navy, and the US Marine Corps. With miles of warm beaches and a Mediterranean climate, San Diego has a lot to offer to visitors who enjoy the Southern California lifestyle.

 

Popular attractions in San Diego include the San Diego Zoo, Sea World San Diego, LEGOLAND California, and Wild Animal Park. The east of San Diego in San Diego's East County features the Anza Borrego Desert Park with mile-high mountains and gentle foothills that offer visitors endless adventures to camp, hike, fish, and much more. Along the west end of San Diego is more than 70 miles of beaches and is famous for its year-round activities such as boating, sailing, swimming, and surfing.

 

San Diego also offers over 90 golf courses, many beachfront hotels and resorts, gaming, luxury spas, colorful neighborhoods and communities such as Gaslamp District and Hillcrest, and so much more. San Diego also has a number of distinct museums, including San Diego Museum of Art, Timken Museum of Art, San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego Aerospace Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, and many more!

 

San Diego also has a gay index of 186 with the national average being 100, according to the US Census Data in 2000. Surprisingly, San Diego surpasses Los Angeles in the gay index. San Diego has a vibrant gay community located in the Hillcrest district of San Diego, with numerous gay bars and nightclubs.

 

Visiting San Diego can occur any time of the year due to its Mediterranean-like weather with sunshine year-round. The best time to visit is in the spring through the summer months to catch the full sunshine and fun activities all around.