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San Diego for Tourists Trivia Quiz

If you have ever visited sunny San Diego, you should be familiar with these areas and attractions. If you have not been to San Diego, come see what the good life is all about! These questions cover all of San Diego county.

A multiple-choice quiz by CaboDude. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
CaboDude

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
218,217

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1244

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Question 1 of 10

1. This touristy area of shops and restaurants is on the San Diego Bay, next to the Convention Center. Hint

Seaport Village

Horton Plaza

Coronado Ferry Landing

Mission Valley Center

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Question 2 of 10

2. This inner city park is home to the Zoo, Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater, museums, the Old Globe, a golf course and more. What is its name? Hint

Spreckles Park

Mission Bay Park

Belmont Park

Balboa Park

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Question 3 of 10

3. Travel south on I-5 across the Mexican border and you will be able to find some great bargains. What city is just south of the border? Hint

Mexicali

Ensenada

Calexico

Tijuana

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Question 4 of 10

4. Across the bay from San Diego lies a quaint little city on a peninsula. Some call it an island, but the 13-mile Silver Strand makes it a peninsula. What is the name of this 'Crown City'? Hint

Coronado

Point Loma

Newport Beach

Balboa Island

5. This is the largest recreational water park on the west coast. It was dredged out in the 1940s and 50s to provide recreational opportunities to residents and visitors alike. Fiesta Island is in the middle of the park. What is the name of this huge complex? Hint

Balboa Park

Belmont Park

Mission Bay Park

Pacific Beach Park

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Question 6 of 10

6. Originally, San Diego was named San Miguel. Today, you can see the way the city was in the past in this touristy area. Blacksmiths, cobblers, Mexican craftsmen and more line the streets. What is the name of the area? Hint

Old Town

First City

The Gaslamp Area

Cabrillo Square

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Question 7 of 10

7. What does San Diego call itself? Hint

"We are NOT Los Angeles"

"America's sunniest city"

"America's finest city"

"America's friendliest city"

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Question 8 of 10

8. Everyone knows about the world famous San Diego Zoo. Do you know the name of the other outdoor park in Escondido, where the animals roam in over 1,800 acres of open space? Hint

Lion Country Safari

San Diego Safari Park

Nairobi Village

Heart of Africa

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Question 9 of 10

9. This jewel of a city sits on the cliffs over the Pacific. It is the highest-priced beach area in the county. It is home to the Children's Pool, The Shores, Scripps Institute, UCSD and hundreds of restaurants and art galleries. What city is this? Hint

Carlsbad

Coronado

La Jolla

Oceanside

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the name of San Diego's international airport until 2003? Hint

Qualcomm Airport

Reagan International Airport

Lindbergh Field

Montgomery Field

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This touristy area of shops and restaurants is on the San Diego Bay, next to the Convention Center.

Answer: Seaport Village

This place has a great view and is a MUST for tourists.

2. This inner city park is home to the Zoo, Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater, museums, the Old Globe, a golf course and more. What is its name?

Answer: Balboa Park

Balboa Park was originally created to house the Panama-California Exhibition from 1915 to 1916.

3. Travel south on I-5 across the Mexican border and you will be able to find some great bargains. What city is just south of the border?

Answer: Tijuana

Tijuana's economy is strongly related to that of San Diego.

4. Across the bay from San Diego lies a quaint little city on a peninsula. Some call it an island, but the 13-mile Silver Strand makes it a peninsula. What is the name of this 'Crown City'?

Answer: Coronado

Coronado is home to the world famous Hotel Del Coronado.

Answer: Mission Bay Park

Over five million visitors enjoy the park each year.

Answer: Old Town

Old Town has dozens of restaurants (most of them Mexican), a theater and some Victorian houses.

7. What does San Diego call itself?

Answer: "America's finest city"

After losing the bid to hold the 1972 Republican Convention in San Diego, the city leaders thought that a little morale boost was in order.

8. Everyone knows about the world famous San Diego Zoo. Do you know the name of the other outdoor park in Escondido, where the animals roam in over 1,800 acres of open space?

Answer: San Diego Safari Park

The park opened in 1972 and has about 3,500 animals.

Answer: La Jolla

In 2005, the average home in La Jolla was priced at $1,875,000!

10. What was the name of San Diego's international airport until 2003?

Answer: Lindbergh Field

About 16 million passengers come through the airport each year.

Source: Author CaboDude

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