But San Diego, which is the state's oldest city, having been established in 1769, has much to offer travelers. America's Finest City has a sunny, mild Mediterranean climate that makes it a perfect destination year-round, whether you're escaping a cold winter or a hot, humid summer. And there's much to enjoy here besides perfect weather-there's rich history, world-class museums, golf courses, theme parks, hotels, breweries, restaurants, and 70 miles of breathtaking beaches.
In many ways, the middle-of-nowhere location makes sense for Brasília. It's not only the most un-Brazilian-feeling city in the country but it might also be the most un-Latin American-feeling. That's what makes it so fascinating. With an out-of-this-universe architectural vibrancy stuck somewhere between kitschy Bond films of the 1970s and Jane Fonda's "Barbarella, " Brasília is a city all its own.