Known for its near-idyllic climate, 70 miles of pristine beaches and dazzling array of world-class family attractions, San Diego is the sixth-largest city in the United States, and the southern-most major metropolitan area in California. The city lies 125 miles south of Los Angeles and 500 miles south of San Francisco. California College San Diego's campus is conveniently located in the midst of Mission Valley, a bustling center for business and tourism.The San Diego region is becoming one of the most diversified and innovative regional economies in the country. San Diego's leaders made a commitment in the 1980s to diversify the economy and encourage the growth of technology companies. No one could have predicted the success with which the region has developed key industries. Developing in parallel and in today's technology environment, finding more and more cross-fertilization opportunities San Diego's core industry sectors have become leading centers for biotechnology, communications and software development.