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The City
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With a population nearing 1.4 million, San Diego is the second-largest city in California and the eighth-largest in the U.S. The city is home to the nation's largest military community that together with a diversity of neighborhoods provide San Diego with a unique flavor.
At the heart of San Diego is the historic Gaslamp Quarter, where Victorian-era buildings blend with sleek skyscrapers. This lively area is known for its trendsetting restaurants, theaters, art galleries, concert venues, and boutiques. Neighboring the Gaslamp is East Village, the largest downtown community, home to Petco Park, where the Padres play, along with luxury hotels, a vibrant food scene, and live music.
North of downtown lies Old Town, preserving San Diego’s Spanish and Mexican heritage, featuring some of the city's earliest homes. Adjacent to it is Uptown, a walkable area encompassing North Park, University Heights, and Hillcrest, the latter known as the heart of the city’s LGBTQ+ community.
Further west, along the coast, are iconic beach communities like Mission Beach and Pacific Beach, popular with surfers and students. Continuing north leads you to La Jolla, known for its pristine coastline, safe beaches, upscale dining, and some of the most affluent homes in Southern California.
At the heart of San Diego is the historic Gaslamp Quarter, where Victorian-era buildings blend with sleek skyscrapers. This lively area is known for its trendsetting restaurants, theaters, art galleries, concert venues, and boutiques. Neighboring the Gaslamp is East Village, the largest downtown community, home to Petco Park, where the Padres play, along with luxury hotels, a vibrant food scene, and live music.
North of downtown lies Old Town, preserving San Diego’s Spanish and Mexican heritage, featuring some of the city's earliest homes. Adjacent to it is Uptown, a walkable area encompassing North Park, University Heights, and Hillcrest, the latter known as the heart of the city’s LGBTQ+ community.
Further west, along the coast, are iconic beach communities like Mission Beach and Pacific Beach, popular with surfers and students. Continuing north leads you to La Jolla, known for its pristine coastline, safe beaches, upscale dining, and some of the most affluent homes in Southern California.