Sun, beach, canyons, mountains and ocean breezes, combined with healthy lifestyles, contribute to this city's rank as the No. 1 fit city. San Diego has fewer junk-food joints than other cities and excels in exercise and health categories. It's home to more triathlon competitors than any other U.S. city. Gorgeous natural settings encourage outdoor recreation. Mountains, redwood forests, beaches, grassy hills and rocky shores are within an easy drive.
People get out and do things year-round, rain or shine.
Smoking isn't popular. The Cincinnati Enquirer , a Gannett Co. Inc. newspaper.