It’s a hub for collaboration and connections in the business community. The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce is also a good resource for business owners. Stop in to chat about the local gay scene and meet some new friends! They work, day in and out, to promote LGBTQ health and wellness, human rights, and local resources. The San Diego Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center (called The Center) is one of the largest and most active LGBT community gatherings in the country. Here are some more stats about San Diego. Recently, San Diego has become a magnet for healthcare and biotechnology development. The area is known for its natural deep-water harbor, mild climate, and long association with the U.S. As of July 2018, the estimated population of the city was 1,425,976.

San Diego is 120 miles south of Los Angeles and adjacent to Mexico. He named the region after the Catholic Saint Didacus who is more commonly known as San Diego de Alcalá. In 1602, Sebastián Vizcaíno landed in the harbor that is now Mission Bay and Point Loma. San Diego has been called the birthplace of California for a reason. From trendy boutiques to the world’s only gay brewery, America’s 8 th largest city is practically built for an LGBTQ transplant.

Sun-kissed and seaside, San Diego has long shrugged off its stuffy military beginnings for a colorful and diverse community.