San Diego also named "America’s Finest City" due to its hospitality, beauty and ideal climate. San Diego's 70 miles of beaches are a haven for swimmers, surfers, divers, boaters and sunbathers. Another favorite outside activity is golf. With 100 course’s (about 50 of them public), San Diego is a golfer’s paradise, with courses in the mountains, dessert by the bay or ocean. Several courses are even lit for night playing. Professional sports teams include baseball, football, hockey and soccer.

Many San Diego residents came here first as tourists who were enchanted by San Diego's sunny beaches, nearby mountains and deserts, plus the cultural delights of any big city. The world famous San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Wild Animal Park, museums, concerts and other attractions bring visitors from around the world. Below is a list of categories to some of San Diego’s more useful links.