San Diego

Situated in Southern California, San Diego is only 16 miles north of the Mexico border and was settled by early Spanish missionaries in 1777. Following Mexico’s independence from Spain, the California territory with San Diego as its capital prospered through worldwide trade. The Gold Rush of the mid-1850s brought a great influx of settlers to the state, impacting San Diego’s development for years to come. The city further expanded in the early 1900s after the U.S. Navy established a home port in San Diego harbor. For modern-day locals and visitors, perfect weather, sun, sand, surf and surrounding mountains make San Diego a paradise for outdoor pursuits. Breathtaking beaches and captivating sunsets top the list of must-sees. Whale watching lures visitors to the cobalt Pacific waters, while Old Town and quaint neighborhoods draw them into laid-back civilization.

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