San Diego: Fast Facts

US City Rank: 7th

California City Rank: 2nd (after Los Angeles)

Incorporated: March 1850

Nickname: America's Finest City

Location: Southwestern California bordering the Pacific Ocean to the west and Mexico (Baja California) to the south

GPS: Latitude 32.73N, Longitude -117.17W

Major Airport: San Diego International Airport - Lindbergh Field (SAN)

Climate: Semi-arid, with mild temperatures throughout the year

Time Zone: PST (GMT -8)

Area Code(s): 619, 760, 858

Largest: Naval fleet in the world is based in San Diego