Your Expat Community in San Diego

As a major center for tourism, San Diego has a huge scope for leisure and expats can take full advantage of the numerous theme parks, zoos, and waterparks. For those who prefer to spend their leisure time in more relaxed surroundings, the city hosts numerous museums and art galleries on subjects such as natural history, aerospace, railroads, and modern art. Sports fans will be in good company, with a range of teams playing football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and soccer in major stadiums around the city. San Diego's major industries include international trade, telecommunications, research, manufacturing, military/defense, and tourism. It is also a hub for wireless and life sciences, with over 400 biotechnology companies in the city. With numerous major tourist attractions and golden beaches, all industries associated with tourism such as hospitality, retail, and nightlife will provide interesting options for expats. The youthful city also has an extensive network of universities and schools, so educators with the right experience may find positions within the world of academia.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in Munich or Frankfurt, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Once you've landed in San Diego we warmly invite you to attend our regular social events to meet new friends and network in a safe environment. Make sure you explore our groups to find like-minded expats in the city to socialize with; business networking, dining out, and open air enthusiasts are just some of our groups available. If you don't see a group for your favorite activity, feel free to open your own! With InterNations you're well on your way to an exciting new life in San Diego.