1. Because Comic-Con and San Diego go together like Batman and Robin. For 40 years, San Diego has been home to Comic-Con and the films, exhibits, panels, events and parties. Together, we are a dynamic duo. 2. San Diego's award-winning state-of-the-art convention center is located in a beautiful waterfront setting with an international reputation for five-star service, plenty of flexible meeting space and close to everything fans of the Con need. 3. There are so many high quality hotels and resorts Comic-Con attendees may want to check-in permanently. With four headquarters hotels and over 11,000 rooms within walking distance of the Convention Center (53,000 in the county), the city offers a range of accommodations and price points. 4. Everything you need is just a short walk away. San Diego is ranked 7th among the "Top 10 Most Walkable U.S. Cities" by Prevention magazine and the American Podiatric Medical Association. Hotels, restaurants, shopping and entertainment are all close by. And when it's not, the San Diego Trolley, our convenient public transportation system makes it easy to get around, even in a Darth Vader outfit. 5. San Diego has something for everyone! From SeaWorld (home of Shamu) to the world-famous San Diego Zoo, our city is sure to please everyone in your family from Wonder Woman to Spiderman. Plus, if you need some time to unwind between panels, wouldn’t you rather spend it along San Diego’s beautiful bay? 6. Attendees are safe and secure in San Diego. The Associated Press ranked San Diego as the nation's fourth safest of America's 10 most popular cities based on the FBI Uniformed Crime Report. (In other words, Superheroes get a vacation when they come to Comic-Con in San Diego too!) 7. The San Diego International Airport is only three miles away from downtown so fans, exhibitors and the media don't have far to go. No need to rent a car as a taxi ride from the airport to downtown is only about $10. (Even someone with superpowers couldn't get that price in LA or Anaheim!) 8. A five-star dining scene including the Gaslamp Quarter, one of the hottest restaurant and entertainment districts in the country. From an upscale night out on the town to a causal evening, the Gaslamp Quarter has over 100 restaurants a few steps away from the Convention Center. 9. The best weather in the United States and more than 70 miles of pristine beaches – the beaches that Southern California is known for the world over along with plenty of sunshine. Don't forget the suntan lotion so you don't burn when you take-off your Princess Leia bling. You will need it relaxing on the beach, the back terraces of the Convention Center or enjoying activities along the waterfront. 10. World-class parks, arts & culture. Balboa Park is just minutes from downtown and home to the nation's largest cultural complexes and concentration of museums west of the Mississippi. One-of-a-kind art galleries, Tony award-winning theater, world-class opera, the symphony, and a dynamic assortment of live-music venues await. Join the Facebook fan group to Keep Comic-Con in San Diego.
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