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Inside Background
Architecture 
This city displays a wide variety of architecture, ranging from the historic...
Last edited: November 29, 2006
Culture 
The people of San Diego come from all backgrounds of nationalities, interests...
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Health & Safety 
As far as crime is concerned, San Diego is fairly on par with other American...
Last edited: November 12, 2007
History 
San Diego Historical Society San Diego History Links  San Diego Mission  Early...
Last edited: January 22, 2008
Neighborhoods 
San Diego of course has the major tourist destinations of Sea World and the...
Last edited: April 21, 2007
Recommended Reading 
General Reading  If you’re heading to San Diego to enjoy the beautiful weather...
Last edited: January 19, 2007
Tourist Board Info 
San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau: http://www.sandie...
Last edited: December 30, 2007
Weather & When to Go 
There’s nothing like beautiful San Diego weather.  Any time of the year is...
Last edited: November 12, 2007
A Day in Encinitas  
Beautiful Encinitas, in northern San Diego county, is perched on the coastline...
Last edited: July 14, 2006
Background 
Elegant and sunny San Diego is truly a city with something for everyone. A...
Last edited: April 28, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
This city is served by the San Diego International Airport ( SAN ), located...
Last edited: January 05, 2007
Getting Around 
As several Inside Pages have mentioned, San Diego does not have the best or...
Last edited: November 13, 2007
Public Transportation 
San Diego does not have the greatest public transportation system in the...
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Taxis & Rental Cars 
Having a car is a good choice in San Diego, as many of the area’s attractions...
Last edited: December 26, 2006
Airport Transfers to Downtown 
Public transportation and airport transfers are available and easy to use and...
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
A good day trip from San Diego is the wine country in Temecula just north of...
Last edited: May 02, 2008
Events & Festivals 
San Diego LGBT Pride Parade and Festival Festival - Located in Historic Balboa...
Last edited: May 27, 2008
Family Travel 
San Diego is a destination that both young and old will enjoy, as will everyone...
Last edited: May 07, 2008
First-time Visitors 
First-time San Diego visitors should definitely start out with the Old Town...
Last edited: June 08, 2008
Nightlife 
The Gaslamp District is the place to go if nightlife is what you're after in...
Last edited: October 23, 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
Most late afternoons when there's a decent breeze, you'll find lots happening...
Last edited: April 13, 2008
The Performing Arts 
San Diego Symphony San Diego Opera San Diego Lyric Opera The Old Globe Theater...
Last edited: June 25, 2008
Shopping 
One good place to shop is Horton Plaza, in the middle of San Diego. Walking...
Last edited: May 26, 2008
Sports & Activities 
San Diego's perfect weather and miles of boardwalks and park trails make it the...
Last edited: July 19, 2008
Cheap & Delicious in SD 
   Considering the price of hotels in San Diego, it's good to know your dining...
Last edited: February 23, 2008
Go San Diego Card 
The Go San Diego Card (www.gosandiegoca... is an attraction pass that includes...
Last edited: April 20, 2008
Legoland, California 
Legoland, California Legoland is a theme park in San Diego that's theme is...
Last edited: July 07, 2008
San Diego Attractions with Toddlers 
If you are looking for attractions in San Diego to go to with toddlers here are...
Last edited: July 07, 2008
Shop San Diego 
San Diego has a variety of shopping malls.  A favorite is Fashion Valley...
Last edited: December 05, 2006
Snorkel San Diego Scuba 
Snorkel & Scuba Diving Tours of La Jolla Cove. Snorkeling and Scuba are San...
Last edited: June 29, 2008
Children's Museum of San Diego 
News is the New Children's Museum will re-open with a big celebration on May 4...
Last edited: March 14, 2008
Maritime Museum of San Diego 
The San Diego Maritime Museum is home to the world's oldest sailing vessel that...
Last edited: January 22, 2008
Pilar's Beach Wear 
    OK, this place is swimsuit heaven!  If you do not find it here, you...
Last edited: April 24, 2006
San Diego Zoo 
The San Diego Zoo is truly one of America's treasures.  With it's long history...
Last edited: July 11, 2008
Seaport Village 
Seaport Village is a 14 acre waterfront shopping, dining and entertainment...
Last edited: August 22, 2006
Spruce Street Footbridge 
Spruce Street Footbridge, a cable-suspended structure built in 1912 by Edwin...
Last edited: June 05, 2006
Torrey Pines State Reserve 
Torrey Pines State Reserve is a great place for some short hikes with great...
Last edited: March 23, 2008
U.S.S. Midway 
The USS Midway is a fantastic experience to anyone, the hands on feel of being...
Last edited: July 11, 2008
Winston's Beach Club 
Winstons beach club is in the heart of Ocean Beach San Diego, only 1 block to...
Last edited: January 21, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
After a day spent boogie boarding, sight seeing, or visiting the whales at Sea...
Last edited: February 21, 2008
Breakfast 
San Diego is home to casual breakfasts by the beach. Here are some local...
Last edited: February 21, 2008
Cheap Eats 
Wahoo’s Tacos - http://www.wahoos... This quality chain of restaurants was...
Last edited: February 21, 2008
Dining with a View 
The Green Flash - located in Pacific Beach (PB), has great Huevos Rancheros (a...
Last edited: February 21, 2008
Family-friendly Dining 
Almost all the restaurants in San Diego are kid-friendly.  Cheesecake Factory...
Last edited: January 25, 2008
People-watching 
The places to be seen are Gaslamp and La Jolla for sure. Celebrities hangout at...
Last edited: March 07, 2008
Dinner Clubs 
San Diego is home to several world famous dinner clubs.  The 30's and 40's were...
Last edited: June 26, 2008
Downtown/Hillcrest Food Trips 
Compared to other bustling major cities, downtown San Diego has a small town...
Last edited: April 21, 2007
Old Barn Steak House 
The Old Barn Steak House on the edge of Lemon Grove is a great, inexpensive way...
Last edited: February 10, 2008
Southeast Asian Cousine, Local Style 
It's easy to get sucked into the fancy nation-wide chains like P.F. Chang's...
Last edited: May 07, 2007
Casa De Reyes Restaurant 
Casa de Reyes restaurant features a cantina-like atmosphere with comfortable...
Last edited: July 19, 2008
Galileo 101 
Galileo 101 Ristorante & Bar Galileo 101 is a must see place in San Diego...
Last edited: April 26, 2006
Original Pancake House 
Thick slices of hot bacon, huge German pancakes, and fresh coffee with real...
Last edited: January 19, 2007
Rickshaw Corner 
www.rickshawcorne...
Last edited: June 02, 2008
Ricky's Family Restaurant 
Hours Saturday: Open at 7am.
Last edited: February 23, 2008
The Fishery 
Fresh fish restaurant and market in Pacific Beach.  Balanced assortment of...
Last edited: September 02, 2006
The Oceanaire Seafood Room 
Serving up the freshest seafood the ocean has to offer, the Oceanaire has been...
Last edited: October 09, 2006
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: May 12, 2008
Crossing the Border 
For most visitors, a passport and a visa are the two critical documents you...
Last edited: May 11, 2008
Emergencies 
Call 911 for all emergencies, police, fire, and medical. There are still some...
Last edited: April 15, 2008
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: July 13, 2008
Telephones 
 The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as 555-555-1234...
Last edited: December 18, 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: April 15, 2008
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: July 23, 2008
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: April 30, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: June 20, 2007
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations   United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: June 03, 2008
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: July 16, 2008
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Traveling and Driving in the U.S. 
The image of the American car on a lone road is semi-iconic: names like Ford...
Last edited: June 23, 2008
Traveling with Infants and Youngsters 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about little ones that may differ from...
Last edited: March 15, 2007
US Customs 
Unlike most countries around the World, the USA requires all air passengers to...
Last edited: May 23, 2008
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
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