San Diego
Southern California port
San Diego is a coastal city in Southern California, near the Mexican border.
It is home to a major naval base and known for its mild climate, beaches, and zoo.
The name, Spanish for Saint Diego, honors a 15th-century Franciscan friar: We're driving down to San Diego for the weekend.
Original settlement area preserved
- La JollaWealthy California coastal community
- Little ItalyUrban ethnic enclave
- CoronadoCalifornia coastal resort town
- HillcrestGeographic place name
Sandy coastal areas
- surfingRiding waves standing up
- Pacific OceanLargest body of water
- tidepoolsCoastal rock hollows holding seawater
- sea cliffsSteep oceanside rock faces
kelp forests · dolphins · sea lions · whales · harbor seals · sailing · boardwalk · sunsets
Mexican border city
- MexicoNorth American southern nation
- customsTraditional practices or import taxes
- immigrationRelocating abroad permanently
- checkpointInspection station on route
cross-border · maquiladoras · binational · border patrol · duty-free · international boundary · twin cities · transborder
Direct rays from above
- mild wintersSeasons with gentle cold
- Mediterranean climateMild, seasonally dry weather type
- coastal fogHaze where ocean meets shore
- dry summersWarm seasons without rain
marine layer · sea breeze · temperate · clear skies · low humidity · June gloom · Santa Ana winds · drought
Warships with flight decks
- SEALsNaval special forces
- Top GunPremier combat aviator
- Pacific FleetDesignated naval formation, largest ocean
- USS MidwayHistoric naval vessel, now museum
Miramar · naval aviation · defense · veterans · military families · shipyards · boot camp · deployment
Marine mammal theme park
- Convention CenterLarge-scale event facility
- LegolandToy brick theme park
- whale watchingObserving ocean giants
- craft breweriesSmall independent beer producers
Study of entire genetic sequences
- biopharmaceuticalsMedicines derived from living sources
- life sciencesStudy of living organisms
- research institutesOrganizations pursuing systematic knowledge
- bioengineeringEngineering applied to biology
clinical trials · drug discovery · startups · venture capital · therapeutics · immunotherapy · precision medicine · innovation hub
Old Town
Original settlement area preserved
- La JollaWealthy California coastal community
- Little ItalyUrban ethnic enclave
- CoronadoCalifornia coastal resort town
beaches
Sandy coastal areas
- surfingRiding waves standing up
- Pacific OceanLargest body of water
- tidepoolsCoastal rock hollows holding seawater
sea cliffs · kelp forests · dolphins · sea lions · whales · harbor seals · sailing · boardwalk · sunsets · coastline
Tijuana
Mexican border city
- MexicoNorth American southern nation
- customsTraditional practices or import taxes
- immigrationRelocating abroad permanently
checkpoint · cross-border · maquiladoras · binational · border patrol · duty-free · international boundary · twin cities · transborder
sunshine
Direct rays from above
- mild wintersSeasons with gentle cold
- Mediterranean climateMild, seasonally dry weather type
- coastal fogHaze where ocean meets shore
dry summers · marine layer · sea breeze · temperate · clear skies · low humidity · June gloom · Santa Ana winds · drought · arid
aircraft carriers
Warships with flight decks
- SEALsNaval special forces
- Top GunPremier combat aviator
- Pacific FleetDesignated naval formation, largest ocean
USS Midway · Miramar · naval aviation · defense · veterans · military families · shipyards · boot camp · deployment · naval history
SeaWorld
Marine mammal theme park
- Convention CenterLarge-scale event facility
- LegolandToy brick theme park
- whale watchingObserving ocean giants
genomics
Study of entire genetic sequences
- biopharmaceuticalsMedicines derived from living sources
- life sciencesStudy of living organisms
- research institutesOrganizations pursuing systematic knowledge
bioengineering · clinical trials · drug discovery · startups · venture capital · therapeutics · immunotherapy · precision medicine · innovation hub
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- CaliforniaLos Angeles, San Francisco, Hollywood, Yosemite, Golden Gate
- Multi-word placesNew York, New Jersey, New Orleans, New Zealand, New Delhi
- Pacific CitiesHong Kong, Tokyo, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sydney
San DiegoLos Angeles
Southern California metropolis
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