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San Diego, California

San Diego, California, called the "Plymouth of the West" to draw parallels to its importance in the settlement of California, is the second largest city in the state and the seventh largest in the country. The city's valuable port location has made the city a center of research, commerce, and industry, and kept local San Diego movers busy. It is located on the southernmost western coast of California, just above the Mexican border, and nearby Tijuana, Mexico, is normally considered to be part of the metroplitan area. In fact, the two cities put in a joint bid to host the Summer Olympics in 2016, though it has since been determined that only once city can be host.

Economy: San Diego has a large economy that is centered around its strong port location that receives and ships many different products. The city's largest industries include aerospace, electronics, shipbuilding, communications, computers, apparel, food, and biotechnology. Additionally, tourism contributes a major amount of revenue to the city's economy.

Tourism: San Diego features a prosperous tourism industry. Many naval and marine establishments are in the area, including one of the largest naval fleets in the world as one of two U.S. marine recruitment centers. Balboa Park features San Diego Zoo, as well as an art gallery and several museums. Historic attractions include the Panama-California International Exposition and the California Pacific International Exposition. Additionally, the Cabrillo National Monument and San Diego Mission attract many visitors. Major sports teams include the San Diego Chargers and the Padres, among several smaller collegiate and professional teams. An international airport is located less than five miles from the city.

History: Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, of Spain, was the first European to find the area in 1542. A mission was first established in the area in 1769, but it was burned down in 1775 by a Native American rebellion. It was soon rebuilt, though, and became the largest in California by 1797. By 1850, San Diego was officially incorporated as a city. Railroads first reached the area in 1885 and in 1907 the U.S. Navy came into San Diego with the establishment of the Navy Coaling Station. Two World Fairs have been hosted in San Diego - one in 1915 and the other in 1935. From World War II through the Cold War, the military had a major presence in the city, which has been slowly diminishing through today. Recently, San Diego has attracted several technology companies to the area.

Colleges/Universities:
San Diego State University
San Diego City College
San Diego Mesa College
University of San Diego
San Diego Miramar College
Point Loma Nazarene University
Maric College
U.S. International University
ITT Technical Institute
California Western School of Law

Interesting Facts:
-San Diego is much more conservative politically than other surrounding areas. This is mainly because of the military presence throughout the city's history.
-The San Diego Yacht Club, representing the United States, won the America's cup in 1987, 1988, and 1992.
-Horton Plaza is an acclaimed shopping center that was built in the 1980's as part of the city's urban renewal.
-USS San Diego is the name for several navy ships in commemoration of the city.

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