SAN DIEGO Cushman & Wakefield Global Cities Retail Guide
SAN DIEGO Cushman & Wakefield Global Cities Retail Guide Cushman & Wakefield | San Diego | 2019 0 Sun, surf and scenery define San Diego. Situated in the southernmost corner of California’s coastline, the city is set apart by a nearly ideal climate, 70 miles of coastline, vibrant nightlife, and diverse food culture — all of which contribute to its eclectic retail offerings. Those, combined with family-oriented recreation, luxurious accommodations around the county, and world-class arts and culture have made the city one of the top ten travel destinations in the United States, according to US News and World Reports. Named by National Geographic as one of the “World’s Smart Cities”, San Diego offers much more than off-duty fun. World-renowned academic institutions, research consortiums and innovation incubators also define the culture. The city is home to a number of major corporate headquarters and has a competitive stronghold in software, biotechnology and life sciences, aerospace and maritime technologies, healthcare, action sports and telecommunications. These industries, coupled with San Diego’s diverse residential base and steady stream of domestic and international tourists, generate demand for a wide array of retail products and services and create a distinctive retail environment. SAN DIEGO San Diego is the launching pad for many new food concepts, independent eateries and restaurant chains. OVERVIEW The vitality of the Food & Beverage sector is not surprising given the state’s abundance of agricultural products and proximity to innovative and celebrated chefs. Cushman & Wakefield | San Diego | 2019 1 SAN DIEGO KEY RETAIL STREETS & AREAS DOWNTOWN LA JOLLA / UTC Downtown has grown to encompass distinctive La Jolla is a prosperous coastal community within San neighborhoods, including: Little Italy, Cortez Hill, Columbia Diego County, located approximately 12 miles north of District, Marina District, Gaslamp Quarter and East Downtown San Diego.
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