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San Diego

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THE BEST...

Weather (#1)
Spring Break (#1)
Summer (#2)
Family vacation (#2)
4th of July (#2)

THE WORST...

Affordability (#27)
Antique stores (#25)
Theater/performance art (#23)

denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking

People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
2	Athletic/active
2	Attractive
14	Diverse
4	Driving ability
17	Friendly
15	Intelligent
15	Offbeat
19	Proud of their city
11	Sports-crazed
9	Stylish
9	Tech-savvy

Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
10	Cocktail hour
20	Live music/concerts and bands
10	Singles/bar scene

Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
21	Classical music
20	Historical sites/monuments
21	Museums/galleries
23	Theater/performance art

Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
25	Antique stores
10	Flea markets
19	Home decor and design stores
17	Independent boutiques
17	Luxury stores

Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
14	Barbecue
13	Cafes
18	Coffee
12	Ethnic food
17	Fine-dining restaurants
6	Hamburgers
9	Microbrew beer
9	Pizza
14	Street food

Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
27	Affordability
21	Architecture/Cool buildings
7	Cleanliness
10	Lots of hotel options
11	Peace and quiet
13	People-watching
4	Public parks and outdoor access
18	Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
4	Safety
1	Weather
6	Wireless coverage

Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
2	4th of July
9	Christmas
8	Fall
5	New Year's Eve
1	Spring Break
2	Summer
4	Valentine's Day
6	Winter

Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
9	Base for day trips
17	Cultural getaway
2	Family vacation
5	Pet-friendly vacation
8	Romantic escape
10	Wild weekend

People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
2	Athletic/active
2	Attractive
16	Diverse
4	Driving ability
16	Friendly
19	Intelligent
19	Offbeat
13	Proud of their city
18	Sports-crazed
10	Stylish
6	Tech-savvy

Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
12	Cocktail hour
16	Live music/concerts and bands
8	Singles/bar scene

Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
23	Classical music
20	Historical sites/monuments
16	Museums/galleries
25	Theater/performance art

Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
21	Antique stores
15	Flea markets
14	Home decor and design stores
20	Independent boutiques
15	Luxury stores

Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
13	Barbecue
12	Cafes
16	Coffee
15	Ethnic food
19	Fine-dining restaurants
3	Hamburgers
7	Microbrew beer
11	Pizza
12	Street food

Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
29	Affordability
26	Architecture/Cool buildings
7	Cleanliness
8	Lots of hotel options
9	Peace and quiet
11	People-watching
7	Public parks and outdoor access
19	Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
2	Safety
1	Weather
10	Wireless coverage

Best Times to Visit
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
2	4th of July
8	Christmas
8	Fall
5	New Year's Eve
2	Spring Break
7	Summer
5	Valentine's Day
6	Winter

Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
10	Base for day trips
21	Cultural getaway
1	Family vacation
4	Pet-friendly vacation
6	Romantic escape
11	Wild weekend

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