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Meeting Home Scholarships/Awards Speakers/Abstract Presenters 2007 Handouts Industry/Exhibitors ART Activities "Academy Idol" About San Diego Frequently Asked Questions Media Future Annual Meetings Contact Us AAAAI Home		About San Diego San Diego — the city California 's second largest city and the United States' seventh largest, San Diego boasts a citywide population of nearly 1.3 million residents and more than 2.8 million residents countywide. Within its borders of 4,200 sq. miles, San Diego County encompasses 18 incorporated cities and numerous other charming neighborhoods and communities, including downtown's historic Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, Coronado, La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Escondido, La Mesa, Hillcrest, Barrio Logan, Chula Vista just to name a few. San Diego is renowned for its idyllic climate, 70 miles of pristine beaches and a dazzling array of world-class family attractions. Popular attractions include the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, Sea World San Diego and LEGOLAND California. San Diego offers an expansive variety of things to see and do, appealing to guests of all ages from around the world. San Diego — getting around San Diego 's public transportation system offers a clean, inexpensive alternative to getting around town. Trolleys, busses and commuter rails connect the city's neighborhoods. Taxicab stands are located at the airport, most hotels, attractions and shopping centers. Your fare will be displayed on the meter and will include a flag drop charge plus a per-mile and/or a per-hour charge. Metropolitan Transit System, Public Transportation: MTS buses, trolleys, and coasters provide convenient transportation throughout San Diego County, including travel to and from all shopping centers, attractions, beaches, hotels, and Mexico. Bus schedules differ, but most hotels and attractions have service every 15 to 20 minutes. The San Diego Trolley runs every 15 minutes throughout most of the day and every 30 minutes in the evening. The North County Coaster runs 43 miles along the coast with station stops in downtown San Diego, Old Town, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad, and Oceanside. You can also get a free trolley transfer that will take you to Tijuana. All MTS buses, trolleys, and coasters are equipped with wheelchair lifts. Visit the MTS website (www.sdcommute.com) or call (619) 233-3004 for schedule and fare information. Trolleys operate along two routes. The Blue Line starts near Qualcomm Stadium and runs through Mission/Fashion Valley, Old Town, and Centre City San Diego to the International Border at San Ysidro. The Orange Line runs from Centre City east to El Cajon or Santee. The East line also serves stations on the Bayside extension, at Seaport Village, the San Diego Convention Center and Gaslamp Quarter. San Diego International Airport Conveniently located just 10 minutes from downtown San Diego and serviced by 22 major and commuter airlines, San Diego International Airport (SAN) receives more than 17 million passengers a year. For more information on flights, parking and directions to and from the San Diego International Airport, please visit their web site (www.san.org). Approximate Taxi Cab Rates of Fare from the airport to downtown: $8.00-10.00 one way.* The Metropolitan Transit System Flyer Route No. 992 is a bus that travels to and from the Airport and downtown San Diego; the bus stops between Terminals 1 and 2 and the Commuter Terminal, costs $2.25*, and travel time is about 10 minutes. Weather San Diego enjoys beautiful weather year round. The average temperature in February is 59 degrees Fahrenheit. The average daily minimum temperature is 51.5 degrees and the average daily maximum temperature is 66.3 degrees. In an average February, the number of rainy days is six. Time Zone San Diego, California will be on Pacific Standard Time (PST) in February of 2007. PST is 8 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). For more information about San Diego, visit http://www.meetmeinsandiego.com/aaaai/   * All prices are subject to change <back>
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