What’s the coolest thing made in California?

The California Manufacturers & Technology Association is asking for your help proving that San Diego makes really great things.

Ballst Point brewing

This is where Ballast Point manufactures its beers.

Photo by FASTILY via Wikimedia Commons.

The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) announced its Coolest Thing Made in California contest this week, asking Golden State residents to share their picks for the snazziest local products.

That question got us thinking: What’s the coolest thing made in San Diego? Because the coolest thing made in SD is obviously the coolest thing made in the entire state — not like we’re biased or anything.

Anything that goes through a manufactured process is eligible to be nominated — from locally brewed beer like Ballast Point Brewing’s Swingin’ Friar Ale to the wireless innovations that come from Qualcomm.

Let us know what local product gets your vote, and be sure to head to the CMTA website before nominations close on Thursday, Aug. 31, to submit your choice.

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