San Diego – “The best of both worlds”

Standing on the border of two worlds, San Diego offers a climate the rest of the world envies along with outstanding cultural opportunities.

San Diego Climate

by Peter Toner About San Diego

San Diego enjoys a Mediterranean climate with generally mild, sunny weather throughout the year. Climate in the San Diego area often varies dramatically over short geographical distances, due to the city's topography (the Bay, and the numerous hills, mountains, and canyons). In valleys for instance daytimes are much warmer in summer and nights noticeably cooler [...]

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San Diego Music

by Peter Toner About San Diego

San Diego has a strong classical music offering that reflects the city’s appreciation, and support for the arts. San Diego Symphony Copley Symphony Hall 750 B St., San Diego  619-235-0804;  www.sandiegosymphony.com The name San Diego Symphony is sweet music to the ears of San Diegans. In an effort to broaden the base of its audience, [...]

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San Diego Theater

by Peter Toner About San Diego

If you agree with Shakespeare that "The play’s the thing …" you’re going to love San Diego with its vibrant and varied theater scene. cc licensed flickr photo The pride of the San Diego theater community is the Tony-award winning Old Globe in Balboa Park At least 12 plays a year are presented on its [...]

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San Diego Museums – part 2

by Peter Toner About San Diego

More San Diego Museums located across the County   Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum 2040 N. Santa Fe, Vista  760-941-1791; www.agsem.com Dedicated to the preservation of California’s agricultural heritage from 1849 to 1950, the museum is also an active farm and raises crops of wheat, sorghum, and sometimes corn and pumpkins. On just about [...]

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San Diego Museums – part 1

by Peter Toner About San Diego

San Diego’s museums showcase rare collections of railroads, classic cars, sports, scientific discoveries, photography, cultural arts, anthropological antiquities, art and marine life. Some of the museums in Balboa Park include: Centro Cultural de la Raza Balboa Park on Park Blvd., San Diego  619-235-6135 A Balboa Park landmark with striking exterior murals, the center is spotlights [...]

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San Diego dance

by Peter Toner About San Diego

Over 500 quality professional and community dance performances are presented yearly in San Diego by companies whose programs include … …ballet, jazz, modern, musical theater, hip-hop, ballroom, tap and. international dance forms. San Diego is enriched by artistic exchanges with celebrated artists from around the world and many of our own dance companies have toured [...]

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San Diego History & Cultural Background

by Peter Toner About San Diego

San Diego was actually discovered back in 1542. There are many examples of the cities Spanish heritage to be found – some are listed here: The most southern city in California, San Diego is bordered on the west by the blue Pacific which imparts a warm, dry climate that delights residents and visitors. San Diego [...]

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San Diego leisure

by Peter Toner About San Diego

Whichever lifestyle you choose recreation features high on the agenda of San Diego residents and there are certainly plenty of activities to choose from. You can be sure that you will be outdoors enjoying our great weather for most of the year – so take up a new sport, join a club, meet new people [...]

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San Diego Lifestyles – not just for the rich and famous!

by Peter Toner About San Diego

You get to choose your own lifestyle in San Diego! Choose a home with a yard, or a low maintenance condo .. … with communal pool, spa and possibly tennis courts, a gated community, even a ranch – the choice is yours. -  you can live by the beach  -  or could live on a [...]

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