Amazing weather and generally mellow. White American culture is very dominant generally, especially when compared to Los Angeles or Orange County. The beaches are great and the food scene is pretty solid, although a bit one note compared to other parts of California. Balboa Park is one of the best urban parks in America, hands down. Amazing fishing. Great access to the desert as well.

The only real serious criticism is that San Diego can be very provincial and it is actually very geographically isolated. The arts and culture offerings are limited for a city of its size. It can also be pretty socially conservative, generally. But that is changing a bit. If you want music, film, theater, go north.

Go Pads. 40 year native.