LIFE IN SAN DIEGO, "AMERICA'S FINEST CITY"

California's second largest city, San Diego is both world-renowned tourist destination and among the most desired living locations in the United States. San Diego boasts a multicultural metropolitan center, more than 70 miles of beaches and a variety of communities spread between bustling coastal cities and tranquil rural areas. Its terrain and moderate climate, with an annual average temperature of 70° F (21° C), combine to offer a lifestyle that is available in few other places. It's no wonder San Diego has earned the nickname "America's Finest City."

San Diego is home to a thriving and ever growing game development community. The area boasts over a dozen game companies and even supports its own chapter of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA). For those looking to further develop their career, San Diego County also has many institutions geared for game development such as The Art Institute, Watts Atelier and California state colleges and universities. The city plays host annually to San Diego Comic-Con, attracting more than 100,000 comic, video game and pop culture aficionados to the area every summer, as well as Siggraph, the premier trade show for computer artists and animators.

High Moon Studios is located in Carlsbad, California, a coastal city in North San Diego County. The area is among the most coveted living communities in Southern California, situated between downtown San Diego and the beach communities of South Orange County, and only 100 miles from Los Angeles. The following web sites are great resources to help you learn more about the area that's home to our studio and staff:

 City Visitor Guides
San Diego Convention and Visitors’ Bureau Web Site: www.sandiego.org
City portal sponsored by the San Diego Union-Tribune: www.signonsandiego.com
San Diego sights & activities portal: http://www.entersandiego.com/

San Diego School District:
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/

San Diego Real Estate:
Purchase - http://realestate.signonsandiego.com/
Rent - http://www.sdrentals.com/

Attractions:
San Diego’s world-class tourist attractions draw millions of visitors each year, and major Southern California attractions such as Disneyland and Universal Studios are just a drive away.  What’s more, many major attractions offer incentives and discounts to local residents!

Besides major attractions, San Diego is full of great activities for the whole family. For information on parks, beaches, campgrounds, historic sites, cultural arts, museums, spas and more, visit http://www.sandiegonorth.com

Dining & Nightlife
San Diego has its own place in the history of food and drink, named prominently in legends covering both the birth of the Margarita and the fish taco as we know it. Today, the area's diversity offers culinary delights and nightlife for every taste, with nearly 7,000 restaurants and hundreds of bars and clubs. Downtown San Diego alone boasts multiple bustling areas for shopping, dining and nightlife including the Gas Lamp quarter, Seaport Village, Old Town, and Little Italy. Dozens of more hotspots can be found in the county's lively beach cities, suburban centers, tourist destinations, and Native-American casinos & resorts.

City Guides:
http://www.sandiegorestaurants.com/
http://www.sandiego.org/nav/Visitors/DiningAndNightlife
http://entertainment.signonsandiego.com/

 Professional Sports:
San Diego’s professional sports teams offer year round excitement for residents.  The San Diego Padres boast one of Major League Baseball’s most modern and beautiful ballparks in Petco Park, a literal diamond in the heart of downtown’s nightlife district.  The San Diego Chargers have their own boast, providing heart stopping action at Qualcomm Stadium as one of the most consistent contenders in the National Football League.  San Diego also plays host to professional golf and tennis tournaments, with the PGA Buick Invitational at the world famous Torrey Pines Golf Course and the WTA Acura Classic bringing top women's tennis stars to the La Costa Resort & Spa.

For transplant sports fans, there are plenty of opportunities to watch every pro sport and maybe catch your old home team.  Sports stadiums in and around San Diego include those in Los Angeles, Anaheim and Carson that are home to NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS and extreme sports.

San Diego Padres: www.padres.com
San Diego Chargers: www.chargers.com
PGA Tour: www.pgatour.com
Acura Classic: www.acuraclassic.com

Home Depot Center (LA Galaxy & ESPN X-Games): www.homedepotcenter.com
Angel Stadium (LA Angels): angels.mlb.com
The Honda Center (Anaheim Mighty Ducks): www.hondacenter.com
Staples Center (LA Lakers, LA Clippers & LA Kings) : www.staplescenter.com
Dodger Stadium (LA Dodgers): dodgers.mlb.com

Recreational Activities:
San Diego's climate and topography provide a haven for the active lifestyle. From mountains and deserts to world class golf courses and resorts, not to mention some of the best beaches in the world, there is no shortage of hobbies to pursue or new ones to pick up. In addition to the resources for popular activities listed below, High Moon has recreation groups that organize weekly activities such as ultimate Frisbee, basketball, baseball and flag football.