U.S.A : San Diego, Outdoor Paradise

San Diego, Outdoor Paradise

Š Philippe RENAULT / hemis.fr

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U.S.A :

Relax, soak in San Diego. Let your surroundings dictate a new appreciation for all the good things San Diego has to offer. From thrilling ocean adventures to chilled-out siestas under the shadow of a palm tree, your San Diego vacation will teach you a new way of life - full of fun, relaxation and beauty.

California's second largest city, San Diego boasts a citywide population of nearly 1.3 million residents and more than 2.8 million residents countywide. Within its borders of 4,200 sq. miles, San Diego County encompasses 18 incorporated cities and numerous other charming neighborhoods and communities, including downtown's historic Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, Coronado, La Jolla, Del Mar, just to name a few.

San Diego is renowned for its idyllic climate, 70 miles of pristine beaches and a dazzling array of world-class family attractions including the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park.

Balboa Park, the largest urban cultural park in the U.S., is home to 15 museums, numerous art galleries, beautiful gardens...

The Pacific Ocean coastline supports year-round outdoor recreation, such as surfing, boating, sailing and swimming.

San Diego County promises a truly remarkable vacation experience for everyone.

Text : Philippe RENAULT / hemis.fr

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HEMIS_172838 United States, California, San Diego, Palm Tree in Sunset

HEMIS_172816 United States, California, San Diego, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, white bears

HEMIS_172808 United States, California, San Diego, the harbor, Maritime Museum, the Star of India (1863)

HEMIS_172830 United States, California, San Diego, bay and its marinas, sailboat coming back to harbor

HEMIS_172847 United States, California, San Diego, registration plate of a yellow Corvette sport car

HEMIS_172845 United States, California, San Diego, La Jolla, residential district, modern house

HEMIS_172825 United States, California, San Diego, Old Town, Church of the Immaculate Conception

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HEMIS_172852 : United States, California, San Diego, La Jolla, The Grand Colonial Hotel

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HEMIS_172851 United States, California, San Diego, La Jolla, la Jolla Cove, on of the beach of the city

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HEMIS_172823 : United States, California, San Diego, downtown, Gaslamp District, outside brunch and motorbike in the foreground

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United States, California, San Diego, Cabrillo National Monument, the explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo's statue commemorating his arrival in 1542

United States, California, San Diego, le Old Town State Historic Park recreates the life during the Mexican period of the city

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United States, California, San Diego, La Jolla, couple walking on the beach with dogs

United States, California, San Diego, La Jolla, young woman going jogging on early hours on the beach (Model Release OK)

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HEMIS_172844 United States, California, San Diego, La Jolla, the Oceanographic Centre pier of San Diego University

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United States, California, San Diego, the harbor, the Arctic Sunrise, a Greenpeace ship

United States, California, San Diego, the harbor, Seaport Village, shopping mall on the edges of the bay

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HEMIS_172804 United States, California, San Diego, downtown, Gaslamp District in twilight, Ghirardelli chocolate shop and Lime Bar

HEMIS_172829 United States, California, San Diego, bay and its marinas, downtown in the background

HEMIS_172805 United States, California, San Diego, downtown, Gaslamp District, Hard Rock Cafe

HEMIS_172837 : United States, California, San Diego, downtown by night seen from the bay

HEMIS_172832 United States, California, San Diego, Cabrillo National Monument, Old Point Loma Lighthouse

HEMIS_172835 United States, California, San Diego, downtown in sunset

HEMIS_172836 United States, California, San Diego, sunset near Sheraton Hotel, palm tree