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San Diego

United States

Photos of San Diego

Discover the beauty and character of San Diego through these stunning images

Featured Image

Featured view of San Diego, United States

Photo Gallery

white and brown concrete house under blue sky during daytime

white and brown concrete house under blue sky during daytime

Photo by Christian Hermsen
cars parked on parking lot near high rise buildings during daytime

cars parked on parking lot near high rise buildings during daytime

Photo by Remy Hellequin
a city skyline is lit up at night

a city skyline is lit up at night

Photo by Dan Porcupile
grey concrete buildings during daytime

grey concrete buildings during daytime

Photo by WeSetupYourWebViewApp
an aerial view of a city by the water

an aerial view of a city by the water

Photo by Mylo Kaye
a bird with a long beak standing on a rock near a body of water

a bird with a long beak standing on a rock near a body of water

Photo by Mauro-Fabio Cilurzo
gray concrete road between high rise buildings during daytime

gray concrete road between high rise buildings during daytime

Photo by Felix Wöstmann
person in black pants and brown leather shoes

person in black pants and brown leather shoes

Photo by Henki
white and blue concrete building

white and blue concrete building

Photo by Christian Hermsen
body of water during sunset

body of water during sunset

Photo by Stephen Lester
a view of the inside of a public transit bus

a view of the inside of a public transit bus

Photo by Jacob Pretorius
a large body of water with a city in the background

a large body of water with a city in the background

Photo by Dan Porcupile
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What to Photograph in San Diego

Architecture

Historic buildings, modern skylines, and unique architectural details that define San Diego's character.

Street Life

Vibrant street scenes, local markets, cafes, and the daily rhythm of life in San Diego.

Scenic Views

Panoramic cityscapes, sunset views, and natural landscapes surrounding San Diego.

Photography Tips for San Diego

Best Times

Golden Hour: 1 hour after sunrise and before sunset
Blue Hour: 30 minutes after sunset for city lights
Overcast Days: Perfect for architectural details

What to Bring

Wide-angle lens for architecture and cityscapes
Tripod for low-light and long exposure shots
Extra batteries - cold weather drains them faster
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