San Diego

San Diego has a temperate climate, casual atmosphere and attractive appearance that ensure its status as a popular year-round holiday destination. The greater San Diego area, which measures roughly 36 mls by 16 mls at its widest, has a great deal of scenic beauty, from wide, sandy beaches and ocean cliffs to wilderness areas such as the Anza-Borrego desert. 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. San Diego attracts families, mature visitors and sports-minded tourists. Widely regarded as the nation's sports and fitness capital. Horton Plaza, a 4-block downtown shopping and entertainment centre, has the feel of a festival marketplace. Seaport Village overlooks the harbour in a quaint village-like setting. Accommodation generally becomes cheaper the farther E one travels. With newer hotels in downtown, Hotel Circle in Mission Valley is no longer the centre of the action. Most downtown hotels are within easy walking distance of restaurants, entertainment and shopping. 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. The climate is near perfect, with an average temperature of 70 °F (21 °C) but significant rainfall in winter. Summer days can get quite hot, but generally cool off in the evening. Frost is virtually unheard of. - See more at: http://www.traveleye.com/guide_cities.php?id=751&city=San+Diego#sthash.LxRQBQ2P.dpuf