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Where is San Diego located?The city of San Diego lies in the southwest corner of California, 120 miles (193 km) south of the city of Los Angeles and 20 miles (32 km) north of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. Elevation ranges from sea level to 1,591 feet in the city, to 6,500 feet in the county.
What's the typical weather in San Diego?San Diego enjoys beautiful weather year round with an average daily temperature of 70.5 degrees Fahrenheit (21.4 degrees Celsius). A marked feature of the climate is the wide variation in temperature within short distances due to the topography of the land. You can enjoy coastal, mountain and desert environments all in the space of one day. For more information visit our Weather page.
Where can I learn about San Diego History?San Diego is the birth place of California. Portuguese explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo landed in what is now San Diego Bay and claimed the area for Spain on September 28, 1542. Cabrillo National Monument (www.nps.gov) commemorates the arrival of the Portuguese explorer and provides spectacular views of San Diego's harbor and coast line. For further information on San Diego's past please visit the San Diego Historical Society.
How did San Diego acquire its name?When Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo sailed into San Diego Bay, on September 28, 1542 he named the port San Miguel, in honor of St. Michael the ArchAngel whose feast day was the 29th. San Miguel it remained until Sebastian Vizcaino sailed into the bay on November 10th 1602 and renamed it San Diego for San Diego de Alcala (St. Didicus).
How many Missions are in San Diego County?Please visit our detailed section of Mission History.
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