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Singles in San Diego

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About San Diego

  • San Diego is among the ten largest cities in the United States; about 1.4 million people live here.
  • It's part of the California region.
  • It's about 2428 miles to New York, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: La Mesa (9 miles), El Cajon (13 miles) and Santee (14 miles).

A first date in San Diego

Skip the dinner reservation for a first date in San Diego. A coffee, a gallery or a walk through a market gives you something to talk about and an easy way to end it after an hour.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in San Diego: questions and answers

How far around San Diego can I search?

More than 4.2 million people live within 30 miles of San Diego, in 27 towns and cities including Tijuana, Escondido and El Cajon. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in San Diego free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in San Diego or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near San Diego real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside San Diego?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United States or abroad.

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