I visited San Diego for professional training courses.  San Diego is a major city in California, located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California.  It is about 120 miles away from south of Los Angelos.  It side accent to the border with Mexico.  It is the eighth largest city in the US and second largest in California.  It is known as “the birthplace of California; and for its mild year round climates, natural deep water harbor, and extensive beaches.  This city is the economic center of the region; and also San Diego- Tijuana Metoplolitan Area.  It is a one of a kind coastal city with all types of international crusines, craft beers and a massive variety of food trucks.  The bay is 12 miles long and 1 to 3 miles wide, is highly urbanized land to the bay, including the city of San Diego and four cities.  It includes National City, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach and Coronado.  It is one of the best natural harbors on the west coast of North America.  It served as base headquarters of major ships of the US Navy in the Pacific before World War II, and remains as home port of major assets.  These assets include:  several aircraft carriers of the US Pacific Fleet; and is the only remaining major naval base facilities still in operation in California.

San Diego is home to the largest seahorses in the world, some 12 inches and 350 pound giant sea turtles, and more than 4,000 pairs of the once endangered brown pelican in the San Diego area. These birds have a wing span of up to 84 inches and four feet in height.  They also have gray whales.  Each winter, more than 20,000 gray whales can be viewed in the “Pasadena Rose Parade, as they migrate to warm lagoons of Mexico.  In Nov and Dec, they head south, and return in Feb in time for whale watching season in San Diego ending in March.

I took the Ferry from San Diego to Catalina Island.   This is a beautiful rocky island with beautiful beaches, and located off the coast of the US State of California in the The Gilf of Santa Catina.  It is just a few miles from the shore in Southern California.  I had dinner at Armsting Seafood Restaurants, which served an excellent grilled shrimp salad!

We walked through San Diego’s Historic Gaslamp Quarter, a 16 1/2 block neighborhood in San Diego, CA ; and the site of several entertainment and nightlight venues.   This area has scheduled events and festivals; Taste of Gaslamp, and the St. Patrick’s Day ShamROCK event.  This area has a pedestrian scramble at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Market Street.  Market Street is in Marina District and located in downtown San Diego.  We took the Old Town Trolley Tours through Old Town, Gaslamp Quarter, Embarcadero, Balboa Park, Coronado, Hilton Bayfront, San Diego Harbor, Little Italy and Seaport Village.  Market Street is a Marina District, located in downtown, San Diego. Embarcadero is a Marina Park in downtown San Diego, CA.  Balboa Park is a 1,200 acre urban cultural park in San Diego, CA.  It is nation’s largest urban cultural Park and home to 15 major museums, renowned performing arts venues, beautiful gardens and the San Diego Zoo.  It is one of the best parks in the world.  San Diego is a natural harbor and deep water port in San Diego, county California near the US Mexico border.  

i took a Coronado ferry from downtown San Diego to Coronado Island, to attend a free weekend concert on the Coronado Ferry Landing.  I shopped in the French Room Boutique.  I had a wonderful brunch at Candelas in the Bay while enjoying the break taking views of San Diego skyline.  This was a “Mexican City” style cruisine including all of the Mexican favorites; and also traditional breakfast and dinner selections. The food was excellent!

We visited the Litte Italy, a hip and historic urban neighborhood in downtown San Diego filled with patio cafes, restaurants, pubs, art galleries, shops, hotels and Amica (dog) Park.

We visited the Seaport Village, a one of  kind mix between an outdoor mall ; and an art and wine festival.  There is great entertainment, attractions, shopping and dining; all enjoyed overlook the view of the San Diego Harbor.

We visited four different casinos in San Diego.  The casinos were large, clean and quiet.   I spent my time at of the locations, meeting and talking with visitors and travels alike.  I was amazed that the locals I spoke with had never witnessed a cash payoff in the casinos.

San Diego is a beautiful place, with the most amazing weather; and a exciting world of coastal discoveries!

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