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San Diego, California is Southern California's southernmost major city, located at the United States-Mexico border on the beautiful Baja Peninsula. The hip city is known for lively neighborhoods like its Gaslamp Quarter, which is full of historic architecture, craft cocktail bars, and vibrant nightlife opportunities. Foodie paradise North Park and highly-walkable Little Italy showcase some of the city's best restaurants, while Pacific Beach attracts twentysomething crowds to its trendy beachfront bars. Friends can share mimosa flights at favorite brunch spots like Crushed, dine on legendary Mexican fare at Lucha Libre or El Indio, or sample delicious brews at Amplified Ale Works. Lovely districts like Mission Beach and La Jolla are home to some of the city's best waterfront accommodations, including budget-friendly options like the Beach Haven hotel.
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