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The eight largest city in the USA and the second largest in California, situated on the Pacific coast close to the Mexican border.

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San Ysidro Border Parking Options?

Just got back from the San Ysidro border area and was dismayed to see that the going rate is now around $25/day for parking. It used to be closer to $5-$7 but I guess there was a re-routing of the I-5 highway that closed one of the bigger lots and…
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Is it possible to go through the Otay crossing as a pedestrian without taking any stair (e.g., in case of wheelchair or heavy luggage)?

Is it possible to go through the Otay crossing (one of three ports of entry (POE) in the San Diego–Tijuana metropolitan region) as a pedestrian without taking any stair (e.g., in case of wheelchair or heavy luggage)? From what I recall last time I…
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Best way to get from San Diego to Los Angeles by public transport (no Greyhound)

What is the best (cheapest) way to get from San Diego to Los Angeles by public transport? I don't want to take Greyhound because I've had bad experiences with them and their locations are inconvenient. Are there any other bus/shuttle services?…
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Does any passenger train go between the United States and Mexico via San Ysidro?

I see on Google Maps a train track between the United States and Mexico via San Ysidro: Does any passenger train go between the United States and Mexico via San Ysidro?
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Good places to bird watch around San Diego

What are good locations for bird watching in the San Diego area?
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Who can use the CBX Bridge between Mexico and the United States?

Can a passport holder of any country use the CBX (Cross Border Express) bridge? I would usually obtain a visa on entry if I flew to Mexico, so would I obtain the same taking the CBX bridge ? Is it basically the same as a walked border crossing…
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What's the fastest way to do a day trip from San Diego to Tijuana?

I'm going to be staying in San Diego for 2 weeks and would like to travel to Tijuana 2-3 times for a day trip. I'm a Global Entry member but I'll have a rental car, so I won't be able to use SENTRI lanes to come back. What's the fastest way to make…
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In San Diego County do Compass cards automatically max out at a day pass rate? Should the total costs of rides eclipse that of a day pass?

I know that in the SF Bay Area these days if you use a Clipper card to pay fares and the total number of fares paid to a particular transit agency amounts to the cost of a day pass for that agency the Clipper card will automatically treat it as a…
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What affordable beachfront hotels in or near San Diego should I consider?

I'm looking for a beachfront hotel in or near San Diego for my family (on the theory that the water there is warmer than say Los Angeles or certainly Pizmo Beach). I'm hoping to find a hotel near a beach suitable for beginner's surfing. And by…
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Flight cancellation decisions due to expected extreme weather

I have an international flight (well, just to Canada) from San Diego early tomorrow morning. There is a hurricane due to hit Baja/San Diego/Southern California tomorrow also. I'm hoping the flight leaves before the weather arrives... How soon do…
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How close to the animals are the walking trails at San Diego Zoo Safari Park?

I'd like to visit the Safari Park (formerly known as Wild Animal Park) in San Diego. I'm debating which lens should I use for it, but that would depend on the distance to the animals. Does anyone know how close are the trails to the animals (on…
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Getting from San Diego airport to near the Convention Centre without a car?

For an upcoming trip, I'll be arriving into San Diego airport (international terminal if that matters) early evening. Hotel isn't confirmed yet, but it's looking very likely to be somewhere close to the convention centre, so just south of the…
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Travelling with ESTA, 1h30min in JFK connection flight

I have a connection flight HEL-> JFK (3:50PM) JFK(5:20PM) -> SAN (San Diego) So it means I have a layover of 1.5h. How does it work? Can I get any wristband/permission to skip immigration line? If yes, how I could get it? Last time I spend about…
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Travel alternatives LAX to San Diego

I realise this is bordering on a WANTA question but I'm running out of ideas. Our travel plan for getting us from LAX to Tijuana (<2 days from now!) has fallen through so I'm now searching for alternatives and I'm not finding anything that will…
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What is this parking lot next to the Otay crossing between Mexico and the United States?

I see a parking lot next to the Otay crossing (one of three ports of entry (POE) in the San Diego–Tijuana metropolitan region)…
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