7 San Diego Nicknames That Will Surprise You Visual Story

By Audrey Wilson

Introduction

7 San Diego Nicknames That Will Surprise You Visual Story

Are you interested in learning some San Diego nicknames? This article covers seven alternate names...

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Birthplace of California

San Diego is called the Birthplace of California because it was where Spanish explorer Juan...

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Padres

While not at the forefront of San Diego names, the city is still referred to...

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Plymouth of the West

While not certain, many historians say that the name Plymouth of the West dates to...

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City in Motion

In the 1960s, the mayor, Frank Curran, and ex-mayor Charles Dail applied the nickname City...

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America's Finest City

In the 1970s, Pete Wilson, the Mayor at that time, was responsible for a well-known...

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The Tuna Capital of the World

Another name for San Diego is the Tuna Capital of the World. Located on the...

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Beach Paradise

The origin of the term Beach Paradise as a nickname for San Diego is not...

Conclusion

Summary

San Diego has a colorful history and culture; its nicknames reflect its unique character. From...

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