SeaWorld Long a San Diego staple, SeaWorld offers all things ocean among its 100 acres of outdoor grounds inside Mission Bay. Families by the thousands visit for rides, aquariums, shows, presentations, animal tours and interactions, dining, shopping, and more. Lively animal exhibits include dolphins, sea lions, sea otters, turtles, and more.
Mission Valley. Home of the original Jack Murphy Stadium (later Qualcomm Stadium), as well as the old Spanish mission, this east-west corridor is home to a regional shopping center, convention center-like hotels, and other attractions, just up the road from Mission Bay and its assortment of recreational opportunities.
North County. This rather large suburban area stretches, generally, from Del Mar through the growing Carlsbad area, up to Oceanside. It’s numerous beach communities create wonderful, relaxing living conditions.
Overall, San Diego is considered a relatively affluent region, with a mix of income levels and a great variety of neighborhoods ranging from the inner-city living to spread-out mega suburbs. The San Diego area is considered a great place to live considering its climate, ample job opportunities, and attractions both tourist-wise and environmental.