Why Is San Diego Known As America's Finest City?

Southern California's San Diego is often called "America's Finest City" due to its location on the Pacific Ocean.

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The city is well-known for its beautiful weather and extensive white-sand beaches

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both of which draw many tourists.

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San Diego is the second largest city in California and the eighth largest in the United States

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with a city population of over 1.3 million and a county population of over 3 million.

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Carlsbad, Coronado, Del Mar, the Gaslamp Quarter in Downtown San Diego, Point Loma

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San Diego was first called San Miguel when it was discovered by European explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo in 1542.

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