USD Men's Tennis 2003-2004

AMERICA'S FINEST CITY

16 San Diego is truly "America 's Finest City." A modern me– tropolis (second largest in California) and a popular year– round resort, San Diego spreads from the coast to the desert, including cliffs, mesas, hills, canyons and valleys. San Diego also surrounds one of California '.s greatest natural harbors which has been a dominant fa ctor in determining the city '.s history, economy and development. Meteorologists claim San Diego as the country '.s only area with perfect climate. This ideal year-round environment posts an average daytime temperature of 70 degrees, with an an– nual rainfall average of less than JO inches. Most days are sunny, with humidity generally low, even in the summer. Th e climate, attractive setting and recreational fa cilities make San Diego "America '.s Finest City. " According to Sports Illustrated, "For sheer numbers of participants, diversity of pursuits of involvement, San Diego must rank as the sports fitness capital of the U.S." Sports are a majorf eature ofthe San Diego lifestyle. One can sail, swim, su,f, scuba dive, snorkel, wind-surfon 70 miles ofpublic beach or golfat any ofthe over 80 golfcourses throughout the county. Balboa Park, a 1,158-acre recreation and cultural center, offers 25 tennis courts, two gymnasiums, two municipal golf courses, and one ofthe nation 'sfinest zoos. Mission Bay Park is a 4,600-acre playground for j ogging, fishing, bicycling, tennis, golf, j et skiing and kite flying. As well as participating in recreational activities, San Di– ego supports their professional teams -- the NFL Chargers play at Qualcomm Stadium, and the San Diego Padres will play in Petco Park for the first time this season. During col– lege football bowl week, San Diego annually hosts the Pa– cific Life Holiday Bowl in late December. During I998, Qualcomm Stadium hosted the Super Bowl game between Den– "'' ver and Green Bay; followed by the World Series between the San Diego Padres and the New York Yankees. The Super Bowl returned to San Diego in 2003. Whate ver sporting ac– tivity there is, it s here in San Diego -- the sports capital ofthe U.S.' SAN DIEGO HIGHLIGHTS ■ Balboa Park ■ San Diego Zoo ■ Wild Animal Park ■ Hall of Champions (sports museum) ■ San Diego Museum of Art ■ Old Town Historical Park ■ Horton Plaza ■ Seaport Village ■ Sea World ■ Cabrillo National Monument ■ Mission Bay Park • Space and Science Museum