This is a major city in the state. It’s located right on the ocean coast. Approximately 120 miles away is another large city. This city is the eighth largest city in the United States. It is the second largest in the state and is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.
The Skyline of this coastal, US City. Photo by http://flickr.com/photos/tomcio77, SA-CC-by-2.0
It is also the birthplace of one of the states, and is known for its mild year-round climate, but that’s partly because it is located by the coast. It has a natural deep-water harbor and extensive beaches. The city has a long association with the U.S. Navy. Recently it has emerged as a healthcare and biotechnology development center. The population of this coastal city was estimated to be 1,322,553 as of 2012.
The city’s income comes mostly from military and defense-related activities, tourism, international trade, and manufacturing. The presence of a popular large University here and its Medical Center, has helped make the area a center of research in biotechnology. This city is rated one of the top-ten best climates in the Farmer’s Almanac and is one of the two best summer climates in America as scored by The Weather Channel.
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Quiz #27 Coast City
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This Travel Quiz is about a coast city in the USA. There are 4 – 6 clues to help guess the city. The level of this test is easy.
Answer the question. The answer is worth 20 points. If you don’t know the answer, then take a guess (unless you want a guaranteed zero for the answer).
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San Diego California is home to more activities per square mile than perhaps any other place in the world. This laid-back surfer town is packed with hotels, restaurants and attractions, making it a great choice for any budget. And with an average summer temperature of about 70 degrees, you don’t need to do any heavy packing. San Diego is extremely casual, so flip flops and sundresses are standard attire around most of the city.
Be sure to plan at least 3 days to explore — but a week is even better. Most San Diego hotels offer great discount packages. Some even include free tickets to San Diego attractions, so don’t be shy about asking. If you only have one day in San Diego city, be sure to visit the San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park.
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San Diego is a major city in California, on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California.
San Diego California is home to more activities per square mile than perhaps any other place in the world. This laid-back surfer town is packed with hotels, restaurants and attractions, making it a great choice for any budget. And with an average summer temperature of about 70 degrees, you don’t need to do any heavy packing. San Diego is extremely casual, so flip flops and sundresses are standard attire around most of the city.
Be sure to plan at least 3 days to explore — but a week is even better. Most San Diego hotels offer great discount packages. Some even include free tickets to San Diego attractions, so don’t be shy about asking. If you only have one day in San Diego city, be sure to visit the San Diego Zoo in Balboa Park.
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There is at least one military base here.
There is an island a short distance away and you can see the city from there.
According to Forbes in 2005, this city was the fifth wealthiest U.S. city.
The city was rated the fifth-best place to live in the United States in 2006 by Money magazine.
The border is not far away.
This Travel Quiz is about a coast city in the USA. There are 4 – 6 clues to help guess the city. The level of this test is easy.
