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  2. San Diego - Wikipedia

    • San Diego is a city on the Pacific coast of Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexico–United States border. With a population of over 1.3 million residents, it is the eighth-most populous in the United States and the second-most populous in the state of California, after Los Angeles. San Diego is the seat of San Diego County, which has a popul… See more

    CountryUnited States
    CountySan Diego
    EstablishedJuly 16, 1769
    Map of San Diego, CA
    Name

    San Diego's name can be traced back to the 16th century when Spanish explorer Sebastián Vizcaíno bestowed it upon the area in 1602. He named the bay and the surrounding area "San Diego de Alcalá" in honor of … See more

    History

    What has been referred to as the San Dieguito complex was established in the area at least 9,000 years ago. The Kumeyaay may have culturally evolved from this complex or migrated into the area around 100… See more

    Geography

    According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Canyon and Point Loma fault zones are part of the San Andre… See more

     
  1. Explore San Diego, California's Beach City | Official Ca.

    Discover San Diego's diverse neighborhoods, attractions, cuisine, culture and events. Plan your vacation with tips, deals and articles from the official travel resource.

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