Travel: Interesting Facts About San Diego

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If you’re looking for a travel destination that has a lot to offer, you need to think seriously about the West Coast. Specifically, San Diego is a very popular place to go for many reasons. Below are some interesting facts about the city by the sea that will have you wanting to travel there on vacation whether you’re looking for fun in the sun or a place to get some culture and great food at night.

  • Panda Power – At the San Diego’s Zoo is a pair of giant pandas. It’s also the birthplace of Hua Mei, the first giant panda to be born in captivity in over a decade. Beyond the pandas, the zoo is home to a range of other animals and is one of the best zoos in the country currently.

  • Favorable Climate – The average daily temperature in and around San Diego is a pleasant 70.5 degrees Fahrenheit – not too hot and not too cold. And humidity is usually between a comfortable 65% and 75%. For fun in the sun outdoors, the area is hard to beat anywhere in the world weather wise.

  • Beaches – Not only is San Diego home to around seventy miles of beaches, most of the beachfront property is immaculately maintained and open to the public. For anyone who likes playing in the ocean or just sitting on the beach listening to waves, San Diego makes it easy to live the dream.

  • Sports and Entertainment – From a relatively new sports stadium to Comic Con which is held in the city every year, San Diego has something for all types of people – athletes and geeks alike. You’re likely to find that you run out of vacation time before you’re able to explore everything the city has to offer.

  • Food – From authentic Mexican food to tastes from all over the world to American favorites like burgers and fries, the number and variety of restaurants available is another reason to make sure you make it to San Diego at least once in your life.

When you’re in San Diego, the sales tax is 7.5%, which makes it super easy to leave a tip at restaurants. For 15%, you just have to double the tax on the receipt. This doesn’t make San Diego unique, but it is neat and one of the many reasons people love traveling to this city. From high arts and culture to history and natural beauty to nightclubs and bars, all types of people are going to find a lot to do in the city.

Author: Anthony loves to search for The Crosby Homes for Sale online. When not learning more about real estate around the world, he likes to share his knowledge with guest posts for high quality publications on the Internet.