Where is San Diego, CA

Map showing location of San Diego in the state of California, United States.

Where is San Diego Located

San Diego is located in the extreme south-west of the United States as well as California state. It is second largest city of California situated at the eastern Pacific coast. The name San Diego is given after the Saint Didacus. The coastal city San Diego is the 33rd richest city of the world.

The city is quite developed and hence it is the economic center of the San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos metropolitan area. However, city's some of the top commercial sectors are manufacturing, agriculture, defense, and tourism; others are biotechnology/biosciences, computer sciences, financial and business services, electronics manufacturing, ship construction and repair, telecommunications, softer development, and wireless research.

Moreover, San Diego tourism is a significant industry: the points of interest for the tourists in the city are fascinating beaches and various Park such as Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, Belmont amusement park, SeaWorld San Diego, and San Diego Wild Animal Park.

San Diego, California Quick Facts

Location and Surroundings

San Diego is located in San Diego County along the Pacific coast of Southern California near the United States-Mexico border. It lies between Oceanside to the north and Chula Vista to the south, with the Pacific Ocean to the west and mountain ranges to the east. The city is famous for its beaches, naval facilities, biotechnology industry, year-round mild climate, and world-renowned attractions.

Nearby Cities to San Diego, California

• Chula Vista, California - 8 mi South
• National City, California - 5 mi South
• La Mesa, California - 10 mi East
• El Cajon, California - 17 mi East
• Coronado, California - 3 mi Southwest
• Santee, California - 18 mi Northeast
• Poway, California - 23 mi Northeast
• Escondido, California - 30 mi North
• Carlsbad, California - 35 mi North
• Oceanside, California - 40 mi North

San Diego, California Climate and Weather Overview

Driving Distances from San Diego, California

Transportation and Connectivity in San Diego, California

• Interstate 5 - Major coastal route connecting San Diego with Los Angeles and Orange County.
• Interstate 8 - East-west corridor linking San Diego with Arizona.
• Interstate 15 - Connects San Diego with Inland California and Las Vegas.
• Interstate 805 - Bypass route serving communities east of downtown.
• State Route 163 - Major freeway connecting downtown with northern neighborhoods.
• State Route 52 - Important east-west route across central San Diego.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in San Diego, California

Waterbodies in San Diego, California

Pacific Ocean, San Diego Bay, Mission Bay, Sweetwater Reservoir, Lake Murray, Miramar Reservoir, Otay Reservoir, San Dieguito River, San Diego River, Los Peñasquitos Lagoon

Golf Courses in San Diego, California

Torrey Pines Golf Course, Balboa Park Golf Course, Coronado Golf Course, Mission Bay Golf Course, Riverwalk Golf Club, Steele Canyon Golf Club, Maderas Golf Club, Aviara Golf Club, Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf Course, The Grand Golf Club

Economy and Major Employers in San Diego, California

Colleges and Schools in San Diego, California

San Diego, California - Key Historical Facts

• San Diego is considered the birthplace of California because it was the site of the first European settlement on the West Coast in 1769.
• Mission San Diego de Alcalá was established by Spanish missionaries and became the first of California's missions.
• The city became part of the United States following the Mexican-American War in 1848.
• The arrival of railroads in the nineteenth century helped transform San Diego into a growing commercial center.
• Military expansion during World War II established San Diego as one of the nation's most important naval hubs.
• Today, San Diego is recognized globally for its beaches, biotechnology industry, military presence, and tourism attractions.

Sources

• Official City of San Diego Website
• Official San Diego County Website
• U.S. Census Bureau
• U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
• National Weather Service