SAN DIEGO TOURISM AU THORITY
750 B Street, Suite 1500
San Diego, CA 92101
619-232-3101 / Fax: 619-696-9371
sandiego.org
Welcome to San Diego and thank you for choosing our great city for your next vacation! While you are here, I invite you see some of
my favorite places all across the city.
BOB’S TOP
SPOTS
VISITOR INFORMATION:
619-236-1212 / Fax: 619-230-7084
sdinfo@sandiego.org
CHAIRMAN
Kevin Konopasek
PRESIDENT & CEO
Joe Terzi
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING
& STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Kerri Verbeke Kapich
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
Joe Timko
CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER
Annie Pearson
PUBLICATIONS MANAGER
Vickie Van Horn
®
San Diego is a relaxed and friendly place, full
of people who truly enjoy where they live,
work, and play. This is because San Diegans
know America’s Finest City is about so much
more than great weather, a picturesque
coastline, and varied recreational activities.
San Diegans also know that the city’s vibrant
neighborhoods are filled with unique events
and traditions that create rich communities
and provide unforgettable experiences.
La Jolla
Children’s Pool
Dozens of seals call
this small beach at the
base of Jenner Street
home. Climb down
a short flight of stairs
for a close look at the
playful creatures.
SAN DIEGO MAGAZINE
CUSTOM PUBLISHING
707 Broadway, Suite 1100
San Diego, Ca 92101
619-230-9292
Hillcrest
Come to this colorful and diverse urban
community for a great
meal, or to explore
the trendy shops and
specialty stores.
CEO AND PUBLISHER
Jim Fitzpatrick
ADVERTISING
DIRECTOR
Karen Mullen
EDITOR
Erin Chambers Smith
CREATIVE
DIRECTOR
Laurie Nicoud
CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
Erin Jackson
Our world-renowned attractions bring people
to San Diego, but the hidden gems of our
neighborhoods and the friendly disposition
of our people make us consistently ranked
among the nation’s top vacation destinations.
I am certain you will be impressed with all
that San Diego has to offer.
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Marie Tran-McCaslin, Junvi Ola, Christine Pasalo
CONTRIBUTING COP Y EDITOR
Stephanie Thompson
Best wishes for a memorable vacation in
America’s Finest City!
Mission Bay
The largest man-made aquatic park in
the country is a great
place for water sports,
cycling, or getting
a front row seat for
the nightly SeaWorld
fireworks display (late
June to Labor Day
weekend).
SENIOR DESIGNER
Corey Hollister
CONTRIBUTING DESIGNERS
Gloria Tebelman
Tania Roulston
ADVERTISING ART DIRECTOR
Geneen Montgomery
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Paul Body, Sam Wells, Jay Reilly, John Dole
ACCOUNT MANAGERS
Krissy Engle, Shauna Francisco
Sincerely,
Bob Filner
Mayor, City of San Diego
Los Peñasquitos
Canyon Preserve
Explore 10 miles of
hiking trails and see
how many of the 175
types of birds call this
4,000-acre urban
park home.
The San Diego Tourism Authority is a non-profit destination
marketing organization that promotes the regional tourism and
convention/meeting industries. Funded in part by our members,
the San Diego Tourism Promotion Corporation with City of San
Diego Tourism Marketing District Assessment Funds, the County
and Port of San Diego.
© 2013 San Diego Tourism Authority. All rights reserved. No
portion of this publication may be reproduced without the express
written permission of the San Diego Tourism Authority. Every
attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of information as
of press time. However, the San Diego Tourism Authority assumes
no liability for errors, changes or omissions.
ON THE COVER: La Jolla kayak tours have become one of the most popular activities in San Diego. Kayak tours in La Jolla take place in
La Jolla’s Ecological Preserve, a marine life sanctuary and home to the seven sea caves and the La Jolla sea lion and harbor seal colonies.
Photographed by Dennis Millette