MCRD San Diego, CA - Nearby Cities

San Diego, CA
San Diego is the second-largest city in California after Los Angeles and has a current population of 1,359,000 people. It is located on the Pacific Ocean at the southernmost end of the western continental United States. The city is listed by Forbes Magazine as the fifth-wealthiest city in the United States and the 9th safest city. The top industries in the city are tourism, manufacturing, defense, and agriculture. San Diego is located just 3 miles from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and offers personnel who work on the base an easy commute to work.

Homes for sale in the area start at $398,000 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $965 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Omni Hotel and the Embassy Suites San Diego Bay offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $139.

Local attractions include the San Diego Zoo which offer numerous animal exhibits including the Polar Rim, the Elephant Odyssey, and the Asian Passage. Most every species of animals are represented in one of the themed areas including gorillas, hippos, monkeys, and an Australasian aviary. The San Diego Harbor Excursion allows visitor to see San Diego from a water view. From the water taxi to the dinner cruises, by boat is one of the most scenic trips offered in the San Diego area.

El Cajon, CA
El Cajon is a city in San Diego County, California with a population of 94,000. The city has acquired the nickname of "The Big Box" as it originated from the Spanish phrase "el cajon" which means "big box" or "the drawer". The city covers 14 square miles and is located 18 miles from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. El Cajon has a very Mediterranean climate, and its median income annually is $35,000. The close proximity to the base makes the town a prime location for those military personnel looking to live close to where they work.

Homes for sale in the area start at $299,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $765 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Quality Inn and Suites offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $65.

Local attractions include the Confederate Air Force Air Group One-San Diego Wing Hangar and WWI Museum which preserves and displays vintage World War II aircraft which includes the Stinson L-5 Sentinel and the North American SNJ-5. There are also vintage aircraft rides offered for those wishing to take flight in a historical piece of aviation. The Sycuan Casino is also nearby offering slots, blackjack, poker, bingo, and off-track betting.

Chula Vista, CA
Chula Vista is the second largest city in the San Diego metropolitan area and the seventh largest city in Southern California. The city has a current population of 227,000 and is a popular tourist destination. Chula Vista is home to the Cricket Wireless Amphitheater, Knott's Soak City USA, and the Chula Vista Nature Center. Located just 12 miles from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, the town offers a thriving community for those new residents looking to relocate to the area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $210,000 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $825 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Ramada and La Quinta Inn offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $85.

Local attractions include the Chula Vista Nature Center which is located on San Diego Bay and features zoo/aquarium plants and animals that are native to the San Diego area. The center features sea turtle feeding, shark and ray feeding and even feeding times for an eagle. Workshops are held to encourage conservation and preservation. Arts and crafts are also offered on weekends. Knott's Soak City USA offers five total water stations with about 5 slides per station. The slides offer two or four person combinations which make the speed that much faster. The park is a great way to spend a fun outing with the family.

Poway, CA
Poway is a city located in San Diego County, California. The city has a population of 48,000 and covers an area of 39 square miles. The town resembles an old west country town, and it has many artifacts found nearby in riverbeds including arrowheads, grinding stones, and pottery. Today the town boasts 30 different schools and a home schooling program. Located just 24 miles from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, the town offers a rural and homey community for those looking to relocate to the area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $299,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $875 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Ramada and the Hampton Inn and Suites offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $62.

Local attractions include the Poway Historical Society Museum which offers historical displays and artifacts that highlight the history of the area. The museum is currently located in Poway Park and offers exhibits from pioneer days to the present. The San Diego Zoo offers numerous animal exhibits including the Polar Rim, the Elephant Odyssey, and the Asian Passage. Many species of animals are represented in one of the themed areas including gorillas, hippos, monkeys, and an Australasian aviary. The San Diego Harbor Excursion allows visitor to see San Diego from a water view. From the water taxi to the dinner cruises, by boat is one of the most scenic trips offered in the San Diego area.

Encinitas, CA
Encinitas is a coastal beach city in San Diego County, California which has a population of 58,000. It is located about 95 miles from Los Angeles, and has the largest single ornamental flower industry in the production of poinsettias. The city has both a newer and older region which feature newer tract homes and many shopping centers. Every year in November, the Annual Fall Festival also known as the Poinsettia Festival is held in the downtown area. Encinitas is located just 25 miles from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.

Homes for sale in the area start at $319,000 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $1230 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Best Western and the Inn at Moonlight Beach offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $109.

Local attractions include the Quail Botanical Gardens which offers visitors a chance to see some very exotic flowering plants with hours of trails through the gardens. The gardens also offer the new Hamilton Children's Garden which has a huge tree house and a place to build a log cabin. It is great way to spend a family friendly day. Moonlight beach is also nearby and offers a great beach environment with a play area and even beach art classes.

La Jolla, CA
La Jolla is a hilly seaside resort community which occupies 7 miles of curving coastline on the Pacific Ocean. The current population is 42,000 people. The city is surrounded on three sides by ocean bluffs and beaches, and San Diego is located 12 miles away. The economy is primarily supported by tourism, shopping, and dining. La Jolla is home to the University of California, San Diego and is located just 12 miles from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego.

Homes for sale in the area start at $479,000 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $1025 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Hilton Garden Inn offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $159.

Local attractions include the Mount Soledad Veterans Memorial which sits on a hilltop and offers some of the most amazing views of San Diego available. A large cross commemorates those lost during wartime, and the spectacle is definitely worth the extra time it takes to get there. The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego offers incredible works of art from new and innovative local artists. The museum also offers a cafe to allow visitors more time to peruse the works without having to seek refreshments outside the museum.