USD Men's Basketball 1990-1991

SAN DIEGO

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''AMERICA'S FINEST CITY''

San Diego is truly "America's Finest City." A modern metropolis (second largest in California) and a popular year– round resort, San Diego spreads from the coast to the desert, including cliffs, mesas, hills, canyons and valleys. San Diego also surrounds one of California's greatest natural harbors which has been a dominant factor in determining the city's history, economy and development. As home of the largest naval air station on the west coast, the federal government ranks first in economic impor– tance to the city with the aerospace equipment industry second. Tourism closely follows as third. Business and pleasure coexist in harmony in San Diego. The climate, attractive setting and recreational facilities make San Diego "America's Finest City." According to Sports Illustrated, "For sheer numbers of participants, diversity of pursuits of involvement, San Diego must rank as the sports and fitness capital of the U.S." Sports are a major feature of the San Diego lifestyle. One can sail, swim, surf, scuba dive, snorkel, wind-surf on 70 miles of public beach or golf at any of the over 70 golf courses throughout the county. Balboa Park, a 1,158-ace recreation and cultural center, offers 25 tennis courts, two gym– nasiums, two municipal golf courses and one of the nation's finest zoos. Mission Bay Park is a 4,600-acre playground for jogging, fishing, bicycling, tennis, golf and kite flying. As well as participating in recreational activities, San Diego supports their professional teams-the Chargers in football, the Padres in baseball and the Seekers in soccer. Whatever sporting activity there is, it's here in San Diego-the sports capital of the U.S.A.

San Diego Highlights

* Discovered: 1542 by Juan Cabrillo * Average temp.: Summer 68-76 Winter 57-65 * Sightseeing and Attractions: Balboa Park

Horton Plaza Cabrlllo National Monument Mission Bay Park Old Town State Historic Park Seaport Village Sea World

Hall of Champions (sports museum) San Diego Museum of Art San Diego Zoo Space and Science Museum WIid Animal Park