1. Waking up to this every morning puts a smile on your face
Source: Flickr user Nathan Rupert
Beach sunrise
2. And it’s just as breathtaking at dawn
Source: Flickr user Dan DeChiaro
Embarcadero
3. As it is at twilight
Source: Flickr user Brazilfox
Mission Bay
4. There’s sunshine everywhere you look
Source: Flickr user Martin LaBar
5. And rainbow colors, too
Source: Flickr user Justin Brown
Broadway
6. San Diego can occasionally get the blues
Source: Flickr user Bill Gracey
San Diego Botanical Gardens
7. But not for long in the company of its piers
Source: Flickr user Justin Brown
OB Pier
8. Or its peaks
Source: Flickr user Oleg
Torrey Pines
9. And curves? San Diego’s got those for days
Source: Flickr user Michael J. Slezak
Fairbanks Ranch Country Club
10. And they’re in all the right places
Source: Flickr user Bill Gracey
Torrey Pines Reserve
11. And bridges here defy gravity
Source: Flickr user Justin Brown
Pedestrian Bridge
12. But the beach is its best asset, so whether you’re basking in the sun
Source: Flickr user Bill Gracey
Sea Lions near La Jolla Cove
13. Or catching some killer waves
Source: Flickr user Nathan Rupert
Dog surfing
14. The beach has something for everyone
Source: Flickr user Eric Neitzel
Gray Whale
15. And is guaranteed to put a smile on your face
Source: Flickr user Steve Snodgrass
Beluga
16. Because along the shore
Source: Flickr user Kenny Chung
Oceanside Pier
17. Beauty can be found everywhere
Source: Flickr user Daniel Peckham
San Diego Sea Cave
18. It’s easy to get lost in all the colors, both down low
Source: Flickr user onewhowaits
Carlsbad Flower Field
19. And and up high
Source: Flickr user Joe Movick
Hot Air Balloons
20. It’s a place full of wonder for little kids
Source: Flickr user OhQuePretty
Legoland, San Diego
21. And big ones, too
Source: Flickr user Dan DeChiaro
Hotel Del Coronado
22. Nature buffs will fall in love
Source: Flickr user Joel Olives
La Jolla Cove Sunset
23. Because you can’t help but surrender to this city
Source: Flickr user Kevin Harber
Unconditional Surrender
24. You can look through another’s eyes
Source: Flickr user Keoni Cabral
“Penelope”
25. Or have an epic face-to-face
Source: Flickr user Dan DeChiaro
“Penelope”
26. But always remember, diamonds are a girl’s best friend
Source: Flickr user Bisayan lady
Public Art Sculpture
27. Any cut will do
Source: Flickr user Nathan Rupert
Blue Angels Diamond Formation
28. But the real gems in San Diego are the sunsets
Source: Flickr user Joel Olives
La Jolla Horseshoe Sunset
29. Because as the sun goes down
Source: Flickr user Jason Pratt
Sunset at Torrey Pines
30. The city night comes to life
Source: Flickr user Jim Trodel
San Diego skyline
31. And the opportunity for adventure is as endless as the night sky
Source: Flickr user Dan Eckert
Train tunnel