San Diego's Downtown area rises straight from the water's edge. However, Old Town remains an important center for community and cultural celebrations.
The city's development and the focus shifted to the waterfront. This heritage precinct preserves and recreates life from the early Mexican and American periods. San Diego's Old Town is often called the `` birthplace of California''. Today, San Diego is the mainland home to the US Navy's Pacific Fleet.
The city has always been an important trading port and at one time was the tuna fishing capital of the world.
Situated right on the border with Mexico, it's the southern-most city in California and is home to almost one-and-a-half million people.Įver since the Europeans first settled here in the 18th century, San Diego has been a city whose fortunes and personality has been influenced by the warm currents of the Pacific Ocean. San Diego stands on the West Coast of the United States.