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Inside Background
Architecture 
This city displays a wide variety of architecture, ranging from the historic...
Last edited: November 29, 2006
Culture 
The people of San Diego come from all backgrounds of nationalities, interests...
Last edited: December 02, 2008
Health & Safety 
Street Safety As far as crime is concerned, San Diego is fairly on par with...
Last edited: March 13, 2009
History 
San Diego Historical Society San Diego History Links  San Diego Mission  Early...
Last edited: December 02, 2008
Neighborhoods 
San Diego of course has the major tourist destinations of Sea World and the...
Last edited: December 02, 2008
Recommended Reading 
General Reading  If you’re heading to San Diego to enjoy the beautiful weather...
Last edited: December 02, 2008
Tourist Board Info 
San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau: http://www.sandie...
Last edited: December 25, 2008
Weather & When to Go 
There’s nothing like beautiful San Diego weather.  Any time of the year is...
Last edited: November 12, 2007
A Day in Encinitas  
Beautiful Encinitas, in northern San Diego county, is perched on the coastline...
Last edited: December 02, 2008
Background 
Elegant and sunny San Diego is truly a city with something for everyone. A...
Last edited: December 02, 2008
Budget Travel 
San Diego Hotel Week happening November 13-26 is the perfect occasion to stay...
Last edited: November 18, 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
This city is served by the San Diego International Airport ( SAN ), located...
Last edited: November 17, 2008
Getting Around 
San Diego does not have the best or easiest public transportation system...
Last edited: December 02, 2008
Public Transportation 
San Diego does not have the greatest public transportation system in the...
Last edited: January 07, 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Having a car is a good choice in San Diego, as many of the area’s attractions...
Last edited: December 26, 2006
Airport Transfers to Downtown 
Public transportation and airport transfers are available and easy to use and...
Last edited: December 02, 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
A good day trip from San Diego is the wine country in Temecula just north of...
Last edited: December 02, 2008
Events & Festivals 
San Diego LGBT Pride Parade and Festival Festival - Located in Historic Balboa...
Last edited: December 02, 2008
Family Travel 
San Diego is a destination that both young and old will enjoy, as will everyone...
Last edited: September 13, 2009
First-time Visitors 
First-time San Diego visitors should definitely start out with the Old Town...
Last edited: December 02, 2008
Nightlife 
The Gaslamp District is the place to go if nightlife is what you're after in...
Last edited: December 02, 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
Most late afternoons when there's a decent breeze, you'll find lots happening...
Last edited: December 02, 2008
The Performing Arts 
San Diego Symphony San Diego Opera San Diego Lyric Opera The Old Globe Theater...
Last edited: December 02, 2008
Shopping 
One good place to shop is Horton Plaza, in the middle of San Diego. Walking...
Last edited: May 26, 2008
Sports & Activities 
San Diego's perfect weather and miles of boardwalks and park trails make it the...
Last edited: August 20, 2008
: Places to visit 
San Diego is the second largest city in California, located along the coast of...
Last edited: August 04, 2009
ATV Mania 
Great times with California Motorsport Adventours in  San Diego. Amazing...
Last edited: October 21, 2008
Balboa Park 
Balboa Park in San Diego should definitely be on your list of things to do in...
Last edited: October 10, 2009
Cheap & Delicious in SD 
   Considering the price of hotels in San Diego, it's good to know your dining...
Last edited: February 23, 2008
Daytrip to Julian 
A Day trip to Julian, California Just a couple hours away from the San Diego...
Last edited: November 13, 2009
Go San Diego Card 
The Go San Diego Card (www.gosandiegoca... is an attraction pass that includes...
Last edited: December 04, 2008
Heritage Day Festival Parade 
Heritage Day The Heritage Day Festival and Parade started in 1991 with a City...
Last edited: September 14, 2008
Legoland, California 
Legoland is a theme park near San Diego that's theme is completely LEGO. Here...
Last edited: October 07, 2009
San Diego Attractions with Toddlers 
If you are looking for attractions in San Diego to go to with toddlers here are...
Last edited: November 12, 2009
Scuba and Snorkeling Tours 
Snorkel & Scuba Diving   Snorkel & Scuba Diving Tours of La Jolla Cove...
Last edited: March 11, 2009
Shop San Diego 
San Diego has a variety of shopping malls.  A favorite is Fashion Valley...
Last edited: December 05, 2006
Shopping in San Diego 
Shopping in San Diego   On a trip, for pleasure or for business, shopping is...
Last edited: November 11, 2009
Snorkeling & Scuba Diving in San Diego 
SeaStar Snorkeling and Scuba Diving Adventures SeaStar Adventures' guides have...
Last edited: March 12, 2009
Snorkeling and Shopping La Jolla Cove 
Snorkel La Jolla Cove, Shop La Jolla  Since San Diego is well known for it's...
Last edited: December 09, 2008
Whale Watching San Diego  
If you are looking for whale watching in and around San Diego year check out...
Last edited: February 23, 2009
Where You Want To Be Tours 
Where You Want To Be Tours When it comes to beautiful beaches and great...
Last edited: November 29, 2009
Wine Tasting Day Trip 
Southern California Wine Country is just an hour away from San Diego.  Preview...
Last edited: October 08, 2008
Year Round Whale Watching Options 
When thinking of whale watching in and around San Diego you should really...
Last edited: December 20, 2009
Another Side of San Diego Tours 
 
Last edited: November 13, 2009
Children's Museum of San Diego 
The New Children's Museum celebrated its reopening with a big celebration on...
Last edited: December 04, 2008
Maritime Museum of San Diego 
The Maritime Museum of San Diego is home to the world's oldest sailing vessel...
Last edited: December 04, 2008
Pilar's Beach Wear 
OK, this place is swimsuit heaven!  If you do not find it here, you probably...
Last edited: December 09, 2008
Sail USA-11 
Sail USA-11 deserves top tier rating.   The crew included both owners...
Last edited: August 21, 2009
San Diego Chinese Historical Museum 
Explore Chinese and Chinese American art, history and culture.  The San Diego...
Last edited: June 04, 2009
San Diego Surf Lessons 
San Diego Surf Lessons is in Southern California. A partnership with Pacific...
Last edited: June 27, 2009
San Diego Zoo 
The San Diego Zoo is truly one of America's treasures.  With it's long history...
Last edited: October 07, 2009
Seaport Village 
Seaport Village is a 14 acre waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment...
Last edited: December 09, 2008
SeaWorld San Diego 
SeaWorld San Diego is an amazing place to take the family for the day. From the...
Last edited: October 02, 2009
Spruce Street Footbridge 
Spruce Street Footbridge, a cable-suspended structure built in 1912 by Edwin...
Last edited: December 09, 2008
Torrey Pines State Reserve 
Torrey Pines State Reserve is a great place for some short hikes with great...
Last edited: March 23, 2008
USS Midway Museum 
The USS Midway Museum is a real naval aircraft carrier that served in the...
Last edited: March 20, 2009
USS Midway Museum 
The USS Midway is a fantastic experience to anyone, the hands on feel of being...
Last edited: September 17, 2008
Winston's Beach Club 
Winstons Beach Club is in the heart of Ocean Beach San Diego, only 1 block to...
Last edited: December 09, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
After a day spent boogie boarding, sight seeing, or visiting the whales at Sea...
Last edited: December 09, 2008
Breakfast 
San Diego is home to casual breakfasts by the beach. Here are some local...
Last edited: December 23, 2009
Cheap Eats 
Wahoo’s Tacos This quality chain of restaurants was started by 3 surfing...
Last edited: December 09, 2008
Dining with a View 
The Green Flash - located in Pacific Beach (PB), has great Huevos Rancheros (a...
Last edited: December 09, 2008
Family-friendly Dining 
Almost all the restaurants in San Diego are kid-friendly.  Cheesecake Factory...
Last edited: January 25, 2008
People-watching 
The places to be seen are Gaslamp and La Jolla for sure. Celebrities hangout at...
Last edited: March 07, 2008
Dinner Clubs 
San Diego is home to several world famous dinner clubs.  The 30's and 40's were...
Last edited: December 09, 2008
Downtown/Hillcrest Food Trips 
Compared to other bustling major cities, downtown San Diego has a small town...
Last edited: April 21, 2007
Old Barn Steak House 
The Old Barn Steak House on the edge of Lemon Grove is a great, inexpensive way...
Last edited: February 10, 2008
Southeast Asian Cousine, Local Style 
It's easy to get sucked into the fancy nation-wide chains like P.F. Chang's...
Last edited: December 11, 2008
Casa De Reyes Restaurant 
Casa de Reyes restaurant features a cantina-like atmosphere with comfortable...
Last edited: July 19, 2008
Crest Cafe 
located in the heart of hillcrest neighborhood near balboa park. Open daily...
Last edited: January 06, 2009
Hash House A Go Go 
Hash House A Go Go is open for breakfast and lunch daily: 7:30am-2:00pm and on...
Last edited: July 05, 2009
Jsix Restaurant 
Jsix is located on the corner of 6th Ave and J Street inside/adjacent to the...
Last edited: October 23, 2009
Kitima 
The restaurant has daily specials for lunch $8.00 and dinner $10.95 and live...
Last edited: July 30, 2009
Mangu 
Caribbean inspired restaurant, Mangu, brings a menu featuring tapas, flavorful...
Last edited: August 26, 2008
Olive Cafe 
If you are fed up with the endless array of restaurants selling blow out meals...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Original Pancake House 
Thick slices of hot bacon, huge German pancakes, and fresh coffee with real...
Last edited: December 11, 2008
Rickshaw Corner 
Rickshaw Corner is a family-operated restaurant that features both Chinese and...
Last edited: December 11, 2008
Ricky's Family Restaurant 
Hours Saturday: Open at 7am.
Last edited: February 23, 2008
San Diego Brewing Company 
San Diego Brewing Company  San Diego Brewing Company is the original multi-tap...
Last edited: October 20, 2009
The Fishery 
Fresh fish restaurant and market in Pacific Beach.  Balanced assortment of...
Last edited: December 11, 2008
The Oceanaire Seafood Room 
Serving up the freshest seafood the ocean has to offer, the Oceanaire has been...
Last edited: December 11, 2008
Tickled Trout Seafood Grille 
For an intimate diningexperience the Tickle Trout Seafood Grill and Pub is...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: March 06, 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: July 31, 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: May 26, 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: July 22, 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: August 08, 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: March 07, 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: October 24, 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: April 27, 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: December 06, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: August 25, 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: August 19, 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 23, 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
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Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: April 04, 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
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