San Diego
“America’s Finest City”
The City of San Diego
San Diego, named after Saint Didacuss, is the ninth largest city in the U.S. and second-largest in California. It lies on deep canyons and hills separating its mesas, creating small pockets of natural parkland scattered throughout the city and giving it a hilly geography.
The city’s biggest industries are manufacturing, military, and tourism. The presence of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) with the affiliated UCSD Medical Center promotes research in biotechnology. It is also the fastest growing cruise port on the West Coast welcoming 180 cruise ships throughout the year. Holland America Line, Carnival Cruise Lines and Celebrity Cruises are three major cruise lines that now call San Diego home.
Rated the fifth best place to live in 2006 by Money Magazine, San Diego enjoys beautiful weather year round with an average daily temperature of 70.5º F. Its climate is characterized by warm, dry summers and mild winters with most of the annual precipitation falling between November and March.
In addition to its idyllic climate, San Diego is also known for its amazing array of world-class family attractions which include:
- The San Diego Zoo
- The San Diego Wild Animal Park
- Sea World San Diego
- LEGOLAND California
- Carlsbad Flower Fields
In San Diego, the beach is a way of life. You will always find people surfing and sailing, biking and running, swimming and diving along San Diego’s many coastal beaches and bays. Pristine, local beaches include Coronado (named one of “America’s Best” by the Travel Channel), San Onofre State Beach, Carlsbad State Beach, Torrey Pines State Beach and Park, La Jolla Beaches, Mission Bay, Solana Beach, Del Mar Beaches, and many, many more!
San Diego’s arts and culture and culinary arts are booming. Be sure not to miss out on:
- Balboa Park – the largest urban cultural park in the U.S is home to 15 museums, numerous art galleries, beautiful gardens, the Tony Award-winning The Globe Theatres and the world-famous San Diego Zoo
- Tony Award®-winning La Jolla Playhouse
- Dance Place San Diego at NTC Promenade
- 0ver 90 museums, including the San Diego Natural History Museum, The Air & Space Museum, The Museum of Contemporary Art and The New Children’s Museum
- Lamb’s Players Theater
- Lyric Opera San Diego
- Diversionary Theatre
- The San Diego Symphony Orchestra
- San Diego Opera
San Diego has Las Vegas-style adventure with world-class entertainment, spas, and golf courses at casinos all within a 30-45 minute drive from Downtown San Diego. Some casinos you won’t want to miss include Barona, Casino Pauma, Golden Acorn, Harrah’s Rincon, Pala, Pechanga, Sycuan, and Viejas.
San Diego County also features 92 golf courses and a variety of exciting participatory and spectator sports, beachfront resorts and luxury spas, a dynamic downtown district, shopping, dining (over 6,400 establishments), tours, sightseeing, annual special events and unique holiday offerings, multicultural festivals and celebrations, colorful neighborhoods and communities, and a rich military history.
There is always something to do in San Diego!
City of San Diego Senior Services
The City of San Diego is committed to providing quality services to seniors and their families. According to a recent Mayor’s report, “Seniors are one of the fastest growing demographics within the City. By 2010, the number of senior citizens aged 75 and over in San Diego County will be 81% higher than the number of seniors in 1990.”
The Senior Services Handbook is an easy reference guide to the multitude of services provided by the City of San Diego to meet the requirements its senior citizen residents.
San Diego Retirement Community: Wesley Palms
High atop majestic Mt. Soledad, Wesley Palms opened its doors in 1962. It is a progressive retirement community with a campus of lush acreage and magical ocean views.
Inspired by Kate Sessions, the famed San Diego horticulturist and “The Mother of Balboa Park”, a beautiful park-like setting is one of Wesley Palms incomparable assets. Gorgeous Tipuana trees, striking Hong Kong Orchid trees and many other exotic plants highlight the community. Residents love to explore the grounds of this physically stunning Southern California location.
Wesley Palms is a unique combination of peaceful seclusion, cosmopolitan opportunity and a magical natural setting. It is a safe, friendly, active community where residents are never at a loss for things to do or people to meet along with quiet, private spaces to reflect on how good life really is.
Wesley Palms is a non-profit, multi-level care retirement community fully licensed by the California Department of Social Services offering Assisted Living and a Wellness Clinic. The clinic is staffed with licensed nurses around the clock complete with a dental clinic, on-site x-ray, blood pressure testing and medication management services. A physician and audiologist keep regular hours on site as well.
For residents needing skilled nursing services, Wesley Palms sister communities at Carlsbad By The Sea and Fredericka Manor are located nearby.
Wesley Palms is a member of the Front Porch Communities and is supported philanthropically by the Pacific Homes Foundation.
For more information, visit their website at www.wesleypalms.org or contact them toll free at 858-274-4110.
