San Diego is located in the southern part of California along the Pacific coastline. The climate in this city is warm and sunny all year, making it an ideal vacation destination. San Diego receives approximately 34.9 million tourists every year. Here, visitors come to check out the San Diego Zoo, which has over 4,000 animals spread out over 100 acres. Other popular sites in the city include SeaWorld, where visitors can learn about marine life, and Mission Beach, for a day of sun and relaxation. For anyone interested in history, the Maritime Museum is full of information about the history of San Diego as a seaport. The USS Midway Museum is in a real military aircraft carrier and offers a look into the life of US Navy members stationed on these vessels.