About my hometown - San Diego, California
 

One of the major cities in California is San Diego and this coastal city is located in the southern area of the state.  The city is right near the Mexican border and was first discovered when Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo arrived there in 1542.  The area changed from Spanish control and American control over the years until the United States finally claimed ownership for the final time. 
 
The city is located within canyons and mesas and while homes and businesses are built on the mesas, the canyons give the city an open feel.  The San Diego River flows through the city and divides it into the northern and southern sections.  There are many high peaks in San Diego, but the three that are the most notable include Cowles Mountain, Black Mountain, and Mount Soledad. 
 
The weather in San Diego is beautiful throughout the year and it is one of the best climates in the world.  The summers are warm and dry and the winters are mild.  The city gets the most rain between December and March every year. 
 
There are many nature preserves in San Diego including the Torrey Pines State Reserve, Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, and the Mission Trails Regional Park.  Many endangered animals and plants can be found in this city and it has the highest number of birds as well. 
 
Here are some unique and interesting facts about San Diego:
 
·   It is illegal to shoot a jackrabbit from the back of a streetcar in San Diego.

·   People can be fined if they leave their Christmas lights up after February 2nd.

·   The top employer of the city is the Navy.

·   The most avocados in the United States are produced here.

·   There are approximately 7,000 farms in this city, more than anywhere else in the United States.

·   San Diego also has more fleas than any other city in the United States.

·   It is illegal to swim in any of the lakes in the city,

·   WD-40 was invented by the Rocket Chemical Company in 1953 in San Diego.

·   The first drive-in restaurant was opened here.

·   More than 200 cruise ships find their way into the harbor here every year.

·   No one can hypnotize anyone in the public schools.

·   Ronald Reagan was the first person to drive over the Coronado Bridge when it opened in 1969.

·   The people who portrayed the munchkins in the Wizard of Oz used to live in tiny houses called the “munchkin houses” in La Jolla.
 
Everyone needs to visit San Diego, because the weather is beautiful year-round and the area is even more fabulous.  People will find that they will love exploring this area and may find themselves wanting to return time and time again to see more that the city has to offer.