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Photo credit: Courtesy of the San Diego CVB
THE BEST...
Weather
(#1)
Athletic/active
(#2)
Attractive
(#2)
Spring Break
(#3)
Summer
(#4)
THE WORST...
Antique stores
(#27)
Affordable getaway
(#24)
Cultural getaway
(#23)
denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
7
Fall
8
New Year's Eve
3
Spring Break
4
Summer
13
Winter
Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
21
Classical music
23
Historical sites/monuments
19
Museums/galleries
23
Theater/performance art
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
15
Big-name restaurants
14
Ethnic food
19
Farmers' markets
21
Neighborhood joints and cafes
Hotels
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
21
Affordable hotels
6
All-in-one resorts
16
B&Bs/Inns
13
Big-name luxury hotels
10
Business hotels
10
Stylish boutique hotels
Local Specialties
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
19
Barbecue
12
Coffee
16
Hamburgers
18
Microbrew beer
14
Pizza
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
15
Cocktail hour
19
Live music/concerts and bands
13
Singles/bar scene
People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
2
Athletic/active
2
Attractive
11
Diverse
15
Friendly
18
Intelligent
11
Stylish
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
7
Cleanliness
11
Environmental friendliness
13
Noteworthy neighborhoods
10
Peace and quiet
8
People-watching
5
Public parks and outdoor access
15
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
13
Safety
8
Skyline/views
1
Weather
Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
27
Antique stores
21
Home decor and design stores
19
Independent boutiques
14
Luxury stores
21
Vintage shops and flea markets
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
24
Affordable getaway
23
Cultural getaway
4
Family vacation
6
Relaxing retreat
7
Romantic escape
11
Wild weekend
Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
9
Fall
12
New Year's Eve
6
Spring Break
7
Summer
15
Winter
Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
29
Classical music
24
Historical sites/monuments
24
Museums/galleries
28
Theater/performance art
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
21
Big-name restaurants
19
Ethnic food
19
Farmers' markets
24
Neighborhood joints and cafes
Hotels
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
25
Affordable hotels
7
All-in-one resorts
18
B&Bs/Inns
17
Big-name luxury hotels
18
Business hotels
19
Stylish boutique hotels
Local Specialties
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
20
Barbecue
18
Coffee
16
Hamburgers
7
Microbrew beer
21
Pizza
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
20
Cocktail hour
22
Live music/concerts and bands
15
Singles/bar scene
People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
3
Athletic/active
2
Attractive
18
Diverse
22
Friendly
22
Intelligent
19
Stylish
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
14
Cleanliness
13
Environmental friendliness
22
Noteworthy neighborhoods
13
Peace and quiet
14
People-watching
12
Public parks and outdoor access
23
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
12
Safety
10
Skyline/views
2
Weather
Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
29
Antique stores
21
Home decor and design stores
26
Independent boutiques
17
Luxury stores
27
Vintage shops and flea markets
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
28
Affordable getaway
30
Cultural getaway
4
Family vacation
7
Relaxing retreat
7
Romantic escape
11
Wild weekend
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