California - San Diego

San Diego Bay © Bob Yarbrough, San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau

The city is a vibrant collection of colourful neighbourhoods and communities. It has award-winning restaurants, trendy shopping districts, attractions such as the world-renowned San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld, and a dynamic downtown district that includes the city's historic Gaslamp Quarter. There are numerous indications of its Mexican and Spanish heritage: in the architecture, the typical Mexican cuisine, and the strong links with the town of Tijuana just across the Mexican border.

San Diego is also rich in art and culture and the city boasts the largest urban cultural park in the US , with beautiful gardens and Spanish architecture featuring 15 museums, art galleries and theatres to be found in Balboa Park . More than 70 miles (113km) of beaches around the city offer superb surfing and beach activities and provide the perfect introduction to this accessible and laid-back city.

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