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Is there a game where you can live in San Diego?

San Diego life simulator

Yes. LifeSim puts you in the real San Diego, on a 3D map of the real streets. You make a character, and the game places them in the city. People there have jobs, homes, and plans, and they remember you. It is free and runs in the browser.

Start a life in San Diego

Life in San Diego

San Diego is in southern California, close to the border with Mexico. The weather is mild all year, and many people surf. The US Navy has a large base here, and the city has a big science and biotech sector.

Where to live in San Diego

Pacific Beach

Surf shops, beach bars, and a boardwalk by the ocean.

Gaslamp Quarter

Old Victorian buildings, restaurants, and nightlife downtown.

North Park

Craft beer, coffee shops, and young people near Balboa Park.

La Jolla

Sea cliffs, sea lions on the rocks, and UC San Diego.

Lives to start in San Diego

How it works

  1. Describe your character in one text box. Name San Diego in the text.
  2. The game reads the city from your text and puts you in the real San Diego, on a 3D map.
  3. Live day by day. Go to real places, meet people, and talk to them in your own words.

Questions

Can I go to the San Diego Zoo in the game?

Yes. You can search the map for the San Diego Zoo and go there. You can also invite friends and go as a group.

Can I live a surfer life in San Diego?

Yes. Write a surfer into your character text. The game places you in San Diego, and the people there react to your story.

Can I play the San Diego life sim on my phone?

Yes. LifeSim runs in the browser on a phone or a computer. There is no app to install.

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