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San Diego is a coastal Southern California city located in the southwestern corner of the continental United States. With population over 1,4 million San Diego is the second largest city in California and the eighth largest city in the US.

San Diego lies just north of the Mexican border, it is home to miles of beaches, seaport, and numerous military facilities.

The economy of San Diego is influenced by its port, which includes the only major submarine and shipbuilding yards on the West Coast, as well as the largest naval fleet in the world.

Cruise ships arrive and depart from San Diego's cruise ship terminal, and the port also manages a significant cargo operation which includes imports from around the world.

The three largest sectors of San Diego's economy are defense, manufacturing, and tourism respectively.

Tourism has affected the city's culture, as San Diego houses many tourist attractions, such as SeaWorld San Diego, and San Diego Zoo.

Downtown San Diego has been undergoing urban renewal that transformed it into a glittering showcase of waterfront skyscrapers, expensive live-work loft developments, five-star hotels, and many cafes, restaurants, and boutiques.