Travel and Leisure magazine readers rank San Diego as their favorite year-round vacation spot in America. As California’s second largest city, it’s the perfect location for aspiring creative artists who seek a metropolitan lifestyle, consistently pleasant weather, and an abundance of outdoor activities.

The city’s winning combination of atmosphere and energy attracts leaders from industries that demand a consistent supply of creative talent to fuel their success. Likewise, San Diego’s international influences and ever-growing tourism provide numerous opportunities for inspiration and for establishing a career. In fact, in 2002, Forbes magazine named San Diego “Best Place in America for Business and Careers.”

Within an hour or two drive from the school, students can enjoy mountains, deserts, Los Angeles, or Mexico. Surfing, water sports, tennis, golf, jogging, mountain biking and many other outdoor activities are supported by San Diego’s envied climate.

San Diego offers many regional shopping centers, as well as picturesque shopping, dining and destination spots such as the San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park, Sea World, Seaport Village, Old Town, Horton Plaza, the Gaslamp District, and La Jolla. The opera, symphony, live theater district, professional and collegiate athletic events and concerts are all available to complement the Southern California life-style that has made San Diego world famous.