Situated right on the border with Mexico,

就在美國與墨西哥的邊界，

it's the southern-most city in California and is home

是加州最南邊的城市，

to almost one-and-a-half million people.

擁有近 150 萬人口。

Ever since the Europeans first settled here in the 18th century,

自從歐洲人於 18 世紀開始在此地定居後，

San Diego has been a city whose fortunes and personality

聖地牙哥的命運與特色就一直深受

has been influenced by the warm currents of the Pacific Ocean.

太平洋的暖流所影響。

With a deepwater harbor, the city has always been an important trading port,

憑藉深水海港的優勢，這座城市一直是重要的貿易港區，

and at one time was the tuna fishing capital of the world.

也曾經是世界鮪魚漁業之都。

Today San Diego is the mainland home to the US Navy's Pacific Fleet.

今日的聖地牙哥則是美國海軍太平洋艦隊的本土基地。

San Diego's Old Town is often called the "birthplace of California".

聖地牙哥的舊城常被稱為「加州的發源地」。

This heritage precinct preserves and recreates life

這個文化歷史區保留並重現了

from the early Mexican and American periods.

早期的美墨生活型態。

In the 1860s the city's development and focus shifted to the waterfront,

到了 1860 年代，聖地牙哥的發展重心轉向水岸區，

however Old Town remains an important center for community and cultural celebrations.

不過舊城仍然是社區活動與文化慶典的重鎮。

San Diego's Downtown area rises straight from the water's edge.

聖地牙哥的市中心就從海岸邊發跡。

The Central Business District is home to some beautiful heritage buildings,

中心商業區有許多美麗古蹟建築，

but to feel the real pulse of San Diego, head to the Gaslamp Quarter.

但要真實感受聖地牙哥的生命力，您必須前往瓦斯燈街區。

This 16-block historical neighborhood of Victorian buildings

這個歷史悠久的 16 塊街區內有許多維多利亞式建築，

really lights up at night as theatergoers and university students pour into the area.

一到夜晚便燈火通明，街上滿是來看戲的觀眾與大學生。

A few blocks inland from Downtown is the largest urban parkland in the US -

距離市中心幾個街區遠的內陸地帶是全美最大的城市公園用地，

a place where nature, culture, and fabulous architecture converge.

集合了自然、文化與精美建築等多項特色。

Balboa Park features over a dozen museums with collections ranging

巴爾波亞公園內有超過12 座博物館，館藏主題從

from automobiles to aviation, and from art to natural history.

汽車、航空、藝術到自然史，包羅萬象。

There are almost twenty different gardens to explore,

此區還有近二十座各具特色的花園供您探索，

including a recreation of the Alcazar Gardens of Seville.

包括仿造塞維亞阿卡薩城堡花園的建築作品。

Balboa Park is laced with miles of paths and trails which connect its many treasures -

巴爾波亞公園設有綿延數哩長的步道與小徑， 將園內許多重要景點一一串聯，

like the San Diego Zoo.

例如聖地牙哥動物園。

This is one of the world's greatest zoological parks,

這是世界上最大的動物園之一，

and one of the few places outside of China where you can come face to face

也是除了中國以外，少數可以近距離觀賞

with a Giant Panda.

大貓熊的地方。

To truly appreciate San Diego's relationship with the 'seven seas',

如果要真正感受聖地牙哥與「七大洋」的緊密關係，

head to the Downtown waterfront area.

一定得前往市中心水岸區。

Here you'll find the Maritime Museum and the Navy Pier.

在這裡，您可以造訪海事博物館和海軍碼頭。

Climb aboard the USS Midway, the longest serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century.

登上中途島號航空母艦博物館， 參觀這艘 20 世紀服役年資最長的航空母艦。

At the nearby Broadway Pier, jump aboard a ferry and leave the busy Downtown behind.

在附近的百老匯碼頭搭乘渡輪，遠離繁忙的市中心。

It's just a short ride to Coronado, where the pace slows.

不用多久即可抵達步調緩慢的科羅納多島。

Locals have been kicking back in the sunshine here since the 1880s.

當地人自 1880 年代就在此處悠閒渡假、享受陽光。

Just across the harbor entrance is Point Loma,

港口對面就是諾馬岬，

the place where explorer Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo first stepped ashore in 1542.

也就是 1542 年探險家卡布里奧首次登陸的地方。

Loma is Spanish for 'hill', and the views here are incredible.

諾馬是西班牙文的「山丘」，而此處的景色美得驚人。

When the weather is right, you can see all the way to Mexico.

如果天氣狀況良好，您甚至能從這裡看到墨西哥。

Heading north, the dramatic cliffside neighborhoods of Point Loma

向北前行，越過諾馬岬驚心動魄的峭壁地帶，

open out into an endless string of California beaches -

即可看見綿延不絕的加州海灘，

the kind of beaches that inspired all those Beach Boys songs!

而就是這般景緻激發出「海灘男孩」無數經典名曲！

Each beachside community is unique;

每個灘區都別具風味；

Mission Beach is relaxed and laid back, while neighboring Pacific Beach

米遜海灘瀰漫著輕鬆悠閒的氛圍，鄰近的太平洋海灘

with its vibrant bar scene likes to stay up late and party.

則有活力四射的酒吧相伴，適合在這徹夜狂歡。

A great way to explore these coastal neighborhoods is to hire a beach cruiser

探索這些海濱地區的最佳方式就是租輛海灘自行車，

and hit the promenade.

在海灘上自在遨遊。

A little further up the coast is 'the jewel city' - La Jolla!

岸邊不遠處則是「寶石之城」：拉荷亞！

Surrounded by ocean on three sides, La Jolla is all about pristine coastline,

三面環海的拉荷亞處處可見原始海岸線、

picturesque streets and beautiful architecture.

美麗的街道以及精巧的建築。

This is about as good as California Dreaming gets.

一切就如「加州之夢」這首歌描述的一般美好，

Even the sea lions agree!

就連海獅都贊同這種看法！

San Diego is a dream destination for children too.

聖地牙哥也是小孩夢寐以求的觀光勝地。

The little ones can let their imaginations run wild in Legoland,

孩子們可以在樂高樂園盡情發揮想像力，

while at historic Belmont Park, the Giant Dipper

而在有近百年歷史的貝爾蒙特遊樂園，

has been thrilling kids of all ages for almost one hundred years.

則有刺激萬分的雲霄飛車讓所有小孩都驚呼連連。

The people of San Diego have a deep abiding respect for the ocean.

當地居民對海洋始終保有深切的敬意。

The Birch Aquarium plays an important part of the city's tradition

波奇水族館在聖地牙哥的海洋研究與保育傳統中

in marine research and conservation.

扮演著重要的角色。

Then of course, there's SeaWorld, which has been entertaining

當然，不可錯過的還有海洋世界，

and educating visitors from around the globe since 1964.

自 1964 年起便為來自各地的遊客提供寓教於樂的體驗。

Exploring San Diego can build up an appetite.

遊覽聖地牙哥會讓人胃口大開。

With its proximity to Mexico and the sea,

由於此地鄰近墨西哥與海洋，

there's no prize for guessing what the specialties are.

要猜出當地特色料理絕非難事。

So why not wash down that shrimp taco with an ice cold beer.

何不點盤墨西哥鮮蝦捲餅，搭配一杯沁心透涼的冰啤酒。

Of course, the ideal way to end your San Diego day is to grab a friend or two,

當然，結束聖地牙哥一日遊的最佳方式就是跟三五好友

head to the water, and simply look to the west.

到海邊嬉戲，一同欣賞落日西沉。