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San Diego Zoo
World-renowned zoo in Balboa Park home to over 12,000 animals of more than 650 species in naturalistic habitats.
8 km · about 15 min drive
California, United States · North America
National City is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Chula Vista, 8km from San Diego Zoo.
National City is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 61,060, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, National City sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add National City to your route.
National City is a city in the South Bay region of southwestern San Diego County, California, United States. The population was 56,173 at the 2020 United States census, down from 58,582 at the 2010 census. National City is the second-oldest city in San Diego County, having been incorporated in 1887.
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National City is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 32.6781 latitude, -117.0992 longitude.
National City has a population of approximately 61,060 people, making it a town in United States.
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World-renowned zoo in Balboa Park home to over 12,000 animals of more than 650 species in naturalistic habitats.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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