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by TourGuideTimSan Diego Radio Stations
Find your favorite radio station sorted by music format, news station, talk show, sports team, or Spanish language broadcast. Print it out and take it along for your drive through San Diego. Also, help keep this up-to-date by submitting changes using the form below.
Television in San Diego
It takes a little while for visitors from other time zones to get familiar with the San Diego TV times for their favorite shows and programs. I will describe some of the TV broadcast times below for network news, cable talk shows, sports, and prime time programming.
San Diego Newspapers
Stay current on the latest happenings in San Diego with our Daily Newspapers, Business Periodicals, Weeklies, and Monthlies. Most are available in print and online with the links below.
San Diego Magazines
San Diego Magazine was the first city-focused lifestyle magazine in the country. Since its start in 1948, the magazine has continued to prosper as the most popular San Diego lifestyle magazine. However, there are now several San Diego lifestyle magazines published on a monthly basis. Each has a different focus which is described below.
General Aviation Airports
San Diego offers a number of airports for private plane travel. Below, you will find general location information, Google Maps, and web site links for each of the airports.
Carlsbad Visitor Information Center
Location: Carlsbad (36 miles / 35 Minutes North of Downtown San Diego)
Hours: Generally open 9AM – 5PM Weekdays, 10AM – 4PM Saturdays, and 10AM – 3PM Sundays.
Services: Professionally trained staff and volunteers to assist with San Diego vacation plans, brochures, maps, and discount tickets.
Host: Carlsbad Area Convention & Visitors Bureau; 1-760-434-6056
Request a Carlsbad Visitors Guide
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La Jolla Visitor Information Center
Location: La Jolla (13 miles / 20 minutes North of Downtown San Diego)
Hours: Generally open 10AM – 4PM on weekends and 11AM – 4PM on weekdays; Extended Hours during Summer.
Services: Professionally trained staff and volunteers to assist with San Diego vacation plans, brochures, maps, and discount tickets.
Host: San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau
Printable San Diego Visitor Planning Guide – 175 pages.
Google Map
San Diego Visitor Information Center
Location: Mission Bay (7 miles / 8 minutes North of Downtown San Diego)
Hours: Generally open 9AM – 5PM with Extended Hours during Summer.
Services: Professionally trained staff to assist with San Diego vacation plans, brochures, maps, and discount tickets. Self service kiosk available for after hours tourists seeking maps, brochures, and information on accommodations and restaurants.
Host: Private Entity Established in 1969 – Oldest, Largest, and Most Visited Information Center in California
Google Map
Coronado Visitor Center
Location: Coronado (6 miles / 15 Minutes South of Downtown San Diego)
Hours: Generally open 9AM – 5PM Weekdays and 10AM – 5PM Weekends.
Services: Professionally trained staff to assist with San Diego vacation plans, brochures, maps, and discount tickets.
Host: Coronado Historical Association
Printable Coronado Visitor Guide – 24 pages.
Google Map
San Diego Regional Visitor Information Center
Location: Alpine (35 Miles / 35 Minutes East of Downtown San Diego)
Hours: Generally open 10AM – 7PM.
Services: Professionally trained staff to assist with San Diego vacation plans, brochures, maps, and discount tickets.
Converting Currency in San Diego
There are several locations where foreign visitors can convert currency in San Diego. The main currency exchange company in San Diego is Travelex, the world’s largest retail operator. There are two locations at the San Diego Airport and several more throughout San Diego County. Their details and a currency converter are provided below.
Emergency Help Phone Numbers in San Diego County
Here are the Emergency Phone Numbers in San Diego for Medical, Health, Police and Natural Disaster Emergencies. There are also links to local emergency web sites that provide additional details and resources. As with most other cities, San Diego offers 9-1-1 service for Life Threatening Emergencies.
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