About This Quiz
There is probably nowhere better to enjoy the southern California lifestyle than San Diego. With its perfect weather, miles of beaches, and world-class restaurants, San Diego is an ideal vacation spot. If you enjoy golf, there are nearly 100 courses to choose from, and the kids will be thrilled to spend the day at LEGOLAND. Take our quiz to learn more about California's southern-most city -- San Diego.Juan RodrÃguez Cabrillo is credited with discovering San Diego in 1542.
San Diego is the second-most populous city in California, with about 1.2 million residents.
San Diego runs down the west coast of the Unites States for 70 miles. You can find some of the country's most beautiful beaches there.
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The weather in San Diego is beautiful all year round; with a mean temperature of around 70 degrees (21 C) and sunny.
The phrases "May Gray" and "June Gloom" refer to a period during which the beaches of San Diego are often overcast for much of the day.
In terms of major cities, San Diego is in the top 10 for safety -- sixth place!
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San Diego International Airport is also called Lindbergh Field, after aviator Charles Lindbergh.
It should cost about $10 to get from San Diego International to the Gaslamp Quarter.
The San Diego Coast Express Rail is usually called the Coaster.
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A one-way ride on the Coaster is between $4 and $5.50, depending on how far you're traveling.
Interstate 5 is the western-most Interstate in the U.S. that runs north to south. It runs the full length of California, ending just south of San Diego.
At San Diego's Balboa Park you will find the Spreckles Organ -- the world's largest outdoor instrument.
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The Spreckles organ has 4,446 pipes and its concert venue seats 2,400 people.
LEGOLAND sits on a 128-acre (52 hectare) plot of land. If you have young kids, this is a must-see San Diego attraction.
One of the coolest attractions at LEGOLAND is Miniland, USA: a replication of several areas of the U.S. that is made entire of Legos. It took more than 20 million pieces to complete the project!
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The University of California at San Diego is home to the Geisel Library, named for renowned children's author Theodor Seuss Geisel -- Dr. Seuss.
In tribute to the Catholic monks who founded the city, San Diego's baseball team was named the Padres.
The Chargers are currently one of the top teams in the National Football League.
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With nearly 100 golf courses in the area, it's fair to say that golf is the city's most popular sport.