The area in which San Diego now occupies was initially home to large Native American populations for thousands of years. In November 1602, Sebastian Vizcaino arrived from Spain on his ship "San Diego" and named the area for the Spanish Catholic saint San Diego de Alcala. Spain's quest to establish colonies and spread Christianity along the Pacific, led to the foundation of California's first mission by Father Junipero Serra in San Diego.
San Diego soon became settled with immigrants from the westward expansion and Mexico. It's coastal location provided easy shipping access, and in the years to follow, a prime location for military establishments.
San Diego's population grew during and following World War II. The military bases in and around the city brought people from all over the United States. In addition, people came in from Mexico, East Asia, and other Pacific island locations. The majority of them settled in the city itself, but eventually the lure of cheaper housing led people to expand into neighboring cities.
San Diego continues to exhibit strong ties to it's Hispanic heritage. Cultural aspects such as architecture and cuisine are found in abundance around the city.
Union Station San Diego
Union Station San Diego
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