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City Population1,307,402
Elevation13 ft.
Sales TaxState and county sales taxes total 7.75 percent in San Diego. A lodging tax, called a transient occupancy tax, of 10.5 to 12.5 percent also is levied along with a 10.5 percent (11 percent at the airport) rental car tax.
Emergency911
Police (non-emergency)(619) 531-2000
HospitalsAlvarado Hospital, (619) 287-3270; Scripps Mercy Hospital, (619) 294-8111; Sharp Memorial Hospital, (858) 939-3400; University of California-San Diego Medical Center, (858) 657-7000.
Visitor Information San Diego Visitor Information Center 996 N. Harbor Dr. San Diego, CA 92101. Phone:(619)236-1242
Air TravelSan Diego International Airport (SAN) off Harbor Drive is served by major domestic airlines and international flights. If you hail a cab, expect to pay approximately $15 (including tip) for the 10-minute ride to the downtown area. The Metropolitan Transit System's bus #992 provides frequent service to downtown for $2.25; phone (619) 233-3004 or (619) 685-4900. Airport shuttles charge around $10 for a ride to the downtown hotels.
Rental CarsSan Diego County is served by major rental car agencies. Hertz, at the airport, offers discounts to AAA members; phone (619) 767-5700 or (800) 654-3080.
Rail ServiceAmtrak, (800) 872-7245, rolls from the historic Santa Fe Depot at C Street and Kettner Boulevard, north of Seaport Village in downtown San Diego. Amtrak provides daily service, including several departures to Los Angeles. The Coaster is a commuter rail service from Oceanside to downtown San Diego; phone (619) 233-3004.
BusesGreyhound Lines Inc., (619) 515-1100 or (800) 231-2222, has a depot at 1313 National Ave. Greyhound buses and Five Star Tours' eight-passenger shuttles, (619) 232-5040, offer service to downtown Tijuana, Mexico; reservations are required 24 hours in advance.
TaxisLocal taxis are metered. Cab companies include Orange, (619) 223-5555; San Diego Dispatch, (800) 368-2947; USA, (619) 231-1144; and Yellow, (619) 444-4444. Base fare is around $2.80, with a rate of approximately $3 for each additional mile. Limousine service is available throughout the area averaging about $75 an hour.
Public TransportationTransportation by bus and trolley is available in San Diego.
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City Population
1,307,402
Elevation
13 ft.
Sales Tax
State and county sales taxes total 7.75 percent in San Diego. A lodging tax, called a transient occupancy tax, of 10.5 to 12.5 percent also is levied along with a 10.5 percent (11 percent at the airport) rental car tax.
Emergency
911
Police (non-emergency)
(619) 531-2000
Hospitals
Alvarado Hospital, (619) 287-3270; Scripps Mercy Hospital, (619) 294-8111; Sharp Memorial Hospital, (858) 939-3400; University of California-San Diego Medical Center, (858) 657-7000.
Visitor Information
996 N. Harbor Dr. San Diego, CA 92101. Phone:(619)236-1242
Air Travel
San Diego International Airport
Rental Cars
San Diego County is served by major rental car agencies. Hertz, at the airport, offers discounts to AAA members; phone (619) 767-5700 or (800) 654-3080.
Rail Service
Amtrak, (800) 872-7245, rolls from the historic
Buses
Greyhound Lines Inc., (619) 515-1100 or (800) 231-2222, has a depot at 1313 National Ave. Greyhound buses and Five Star Tours' eight-passenger shuttles, (619) 232-5040, offer service to downtown Tijuana, Mexico; reservations are required 24 hours in advance.
Taxis
Local taxis are metered. Cab companies include Orange, (619) 223-5555; San Diego Dispatch, (800) 368-2947; USA, (619) 231-1144; and Yellow, (619) 444-4444. Base fare is around $2.80, with a rate of approximately $3 for each additional mile. Limousine service is available throughout the area averaging about $75 an hour.
Public Transportation
Transportation by bus and trolley is available in San Diego.
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