California's second largest city is bordered by Mexico, the Pacific Ocean, the Anza-Borrego Desert and the Laguna Mountains.  With a gentle Mediterranean climate, even in October (high of 72; low of 57), San Diego County's 4,200 square miles offer a rainbow of options, including:

• World Famous San Diego Zoo
• Wild Animal Park
• Sea World
• Balboa Park (home to a variety of museums, including the Air and Space Museum and Reuben H Fleet Science Center, with its IMAX theater)
• Old Globe Theatre
• La Jolla Playhouse
• Midway Museum (Aircraft Carrier)
• Star of India (tall ship), HMS Surprise, etc.
• Old Town
• Hot air ballooning, soaring, hang-gliding, etc.
• 70 miles of beaches

For additional information, see the San Diego Convention & Visitors
Bureau website, www.sandiego.org.