The San Diego Tourism Authority is a nonprofit destination marketing
organization that promotes the regional tourism and convention/meeting
industries. Funded in part by the San Diego Tourism Marketing District
with City of San Diego Tourism Marketing District Assessment Funds.
© 2015 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.
SAN DIEGO TOURISM AUTHORITY
750 B Street, Suite 1500
San Diego, CA 92101
619-232-3101 / Fax: 619-696-9371
sandiego.org
VISITOR INFORMATION
619-236-1212 / Fax: 619-230-7084
sdinfo@sandiego.org
CHAIRMAN
Ted Molter
PRESIDENT AND CEO
Joe Terzi
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING
AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Kerri Verbeke Kapich
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING PARTNERSHIPS
Brian Hilemon
CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER
Annie Pearson
SAN DIEGO VISITOR GUIDE
EDITOR
Ann Wycoff
WRITERS
Marie Tutko and Ann Wycoff
COPY EDITOR
Dan Letchworth
ART DIRECTOR
Corey Hollister
CONTRIBUTING DESIGNERS
Trevor Fairbank, Monica Silva, Tania Roulston
PROJECT MANAGER
Trina Thayne
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Paul Body, Aaron Chang,
Luis Garcia, Jen & Bec, Jay Reilly, Sam Wells
ACCOUNT MANAGERS
Lisa Bilotti, Krissy Engle, Shauna Francisco
SAN DIEGO MAGAZINE
707 Broadway, Suite 1100
San Diego, CA 92101
619-230-9292
sandiegomagazine.com
CEO AND PUBLISHER
Jim Fitzpatrick
CHIEF CONTENT OFFICER
Erin Chambers Smith
MARKE TING DIRECTOR
Jennifer Rea
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER
Karen Mullen
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Laurie Nicoud
MARKETING MANAGER
Jessica Jalowiec
® There are many reasons San Diego is consistently rated one of the top vacation destinations in North America, but prob- ably none are more significant than our optimistic spirit. The city’s residents are devoted to both the preservation and the evolution of San Diego, as seen in National Geographic
Channel’s World’s Smart Cities: San Diego documentary.
While San Diego has 70 miles of breathtaking beaches, friendly locals and
a laid-back atmosphere that’s both warm and inviting, it’s certainly more than
a beach town. San Diego offers a range of opportunities that appeal to all ages,
interests and budgets. A host of major events include PGA tours, restaurant
and craft beer weeks, Comic-Con, Broadway-bound hits, thoroughbred racing and more. Our vibrant neighborhoods, such as uptown’s North Park and
downtown’s walkable Gaslamp Quarter, feature lively dining, music and nightlife scenes.
California’s fascinating history is brought to life in Old Town San Diego’s
shops, restaurants and historic sites, and at Cabrillo National Monument,
where Europeans first landed in California in 1542. San Diego boasts a collection of world-class attractions, including SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo
and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, LEGOLAND California Resort and the USS
Midway Museum, to name a few.
Balboa Park, the nation’s largest urban cultural park, is home to 17 museums and The Old Globe theater. Mission Bay Aquatic Park, with 27 miles of
sandy beach shorelines, beckons water sport enthusiasts for everything from
kayaking and sailing to wakeboarding and windsurfing. You can also take a
short drive to San Diego’s East County to enjoy casino gaming and beautiful
mountain and desert landscapes.
Whether you are looking for a place to relax, energize, be entertained or
reconnect with family and friends, San Diego offers the perfect setting.
We hope you will visit us soon!
Joe Terzi
President and CEO
San Diego Tourism Authority
Welcome to San Diego
