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Life in San Diego
San Diego is one of the most popular destinations in the United States, with
a diverse cross section of society, picturesque settings, miles
of beaches, and the assortment of sports and leisure activities
that Southern California is famous for. The University of California,
San Diego and Scripps Institution of Oceanography both provide a
strong academic support structure for graduate students at IGPP
with excellent research and support facilities.
Weather
San Diego's predominantly warm, sunny weather is one
of its main attractions. Winters are very mild with an
average temperature of 58 degrees Fahrenheit (14 degrees
Celsius). Summer temperatures range between 70 and 85 degrees
Fahrenheit (22 and 30 degrees Celsius). Even in the summer
months the evenings can turn cool, so visitors should make
sure they pack a light jumper or jacket.
| Month |
High |
Low |
Humidity |
Rainfall |
Sunshine |
| January |
65 |
48 |
63% |
2.11' |
72% |
| February |
66 |
50 |
66% |
1.43' |
72% |
| March |
66 |
52 |
67% |
1.60' |
70% |
| April |
68 |
55 |
67% |
0.78' |
67% |
| May |
69 |
58 |
70% |
0.24' |
59% |
| June |
71 |
61 |
74% |
0.06' |
58% |
| July |
76 |
65 |
74% |
0.01' |
68% |
| August |
78 |
67 |
74% |
0.11' |
70% |
| September |
77 |
65 |
72% |
0.19' |
69% |
| October |
75 |
60 |
70% |
0.33' |
68% |
| November |
70 |
54 |
65% |
1.10' |
75% |
| December |
66 |
49 |
64% |
1.36' |
73% |
Sports & Recreation
La Jolla Cove
With over 70 miles of beaches, a
semi-enclosed bay (Mission Bay), and numerous
canyon
trails and national parks, San Diego enjoys a
diverse array of outdoor activities including watersports
(surfing, sailing, sea kayaking, kelp forest SCUBA diving,
snorkelling, whale watching) and land-based sports (hiking,
biking, running, racing). Several world famous surfing
beaches and dive sites are close to IGPP, as well as the
nearby La Jolla Glider Port for airborne adventurers. The
Anza Borrego Desert State Park,
the largest State Park in California, provides
visitors with outdoor beauty, wildlife, and desert
flora. Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, with
26,563 acres of alpine meadow, forested mountain peaks
and some 110 miles of hiking trails is another popular
destination, as is Palomar State Park, with it's spectacular
views of the Pacific Ocean.
Arts & Culture
Balboa Park downtown
A thriving arts and culture community is found in San
Diego, with over 90 museums, two Tony ® Award-winning
theatres, the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, the
San
Diego Opera, the Mary Mozart Festival, the La Jolla
Summerfest, diverse live music, innovative dance, and
numerous festivals (an average of one festival per day!). Life
in San Diego is heavily influenced by our neighbor, Mexico,
which also permeates the architecture and atmosphere.
Event listings in San Diego:
Museums
From science and nature, fine art to transportation, Native American Indian artifacts to Latin America history, and historic to contemporary art, you will find a wealth of experience in every part of the region.
Festivals
From the ocean to the desert, from Mexico to North County, San Diego festivals truly reflect the diversity of the region and are a great way to get a true taste for San Diego and the surrounding region.
Public Art
The various cities and communities of the region have worked on
placing art in public spaces and environments. San Diego's public
art can be seen at our airport, in our parks, under our bridges,
at our beaches, in our buildings, on our city streets and in our
mountains.
Galleries
The visual arts are alive and vibrant and can be found in galleries,
museums and eclectic sites all around. You'll find great collections
of galleries in Coronado, the Gaslamp, downtown San Diego, Little
Italy, Hillcrest, La Jolla, and Escondido, to name a few.
Balboa Park
Balboa Park botanical gardens
Balboa Park is home to the San Diego Zoo, 15 museums,
several theater and music venues, recreation opportunities
and international cottages of hospitality.
Attractions
LegoLand
Located in San Diego North County, in Carlsbad,
this is a family/kid's LEGO interactive theme park
and some static activities primarily for youngsters
3-11 years of age. Walk on a mysterious journey
featuring inhabitants of the Amazon rain forest,
ancient Egypt and the Arctic all made from LEGO bricks.
LegoLand California web site
Seal beach in La Jolla Cove
Old Town
Old Town is a popular landmark with both locals and
visitors, and is filled with historical points of interest,
quaint shops, and an abundance of Mexican and early
California-style restaurants.
San Diego Zoo
Located in Balboa Park, the zoo is home to 4,000 rare
and endangered species, 6,500 varieties of birds, mammals
and reptiles, and 6,500 varieties of exotic plants.
San Diego Zoo web site
Sea World
Located on Mission Bay, this 150 acre marine life and
entertainment park is home to the famous Shamu, the killer
whale. Visitors can choose from 5 shows and more than 20 live
exhibits and attractions, including lunch with Shamu.
San Diego Sea World web site
San Diego Wild Animal Park
Located in San Diego North County, near Escondido,
this 2,200 acre exotic animal and botanical reserve
is dedicated to the preservation and protection of
endangered species. Specialty tours availability
and schedule change throughout the year.
San Diego Wild Animal Park web site
La Jolla Cove looking south
For more information on San Diego, please view the following external sites:
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