San Diego is a major city in
California, on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California,
approximately 120 miles (190 km) south of Los Angeles and immediately adjacent
to the border with Mexico. San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United
States and second largest in California and is one of the fastest growing
cities in the nation. San Diego is the birthplace of California and is known
for its mild year-round climate, natural deep-water harbor, extensive beaches,
long association with the U.S. Navy, and recent emergence as a healthcare and
