The History of San Diego, California

San Diego is much like people’s ideas of it. Tourists tend not to be surprised by the miles of beaches, bustling harbor, or abundance of palm trees. The weather rarely dips below the 60s and mainly hovers between 70 and 80 degrees; for the majority of that time, the sun is mostly or fully out. Seeing sunshine daily all year affects your mood. The notable exception to our perpetual spring is May and June, whose tendencies toward cloudiness are lovingly called May Grey and June Gloom. If the weather wasn’t enough to make the trip worthwhile, visitors will soon notice that San Diegans are relaxed people, lacking the “hustle” culture of New York or Los Angeles. If you’re lucky enough to befriend a San Diegan during your stay, ask them where their favorite burrito place is. San Diego Mexican food is a unique spin-off and should not, under any circumstances, be missed out on. Then ask what their favorite tourist attractions are. In fact, ask the first ten people you meet where you should go and you’ll get no fewer than eleven different suggestions. San Diego is crawling with preserved culture and history to the extent that you will miss out on some of it, but that’s just your excuse to come back!