Personally I'm not a fan of Google Street View because I think it is an invasion of privacy. With that said, though, Google and San Diego State University recently announced that San Diego State is the first campus in the world to launch on Google Maps' Street View. Additionally, Legoland in Carlsbad is the first theme park to join the Street View club.
Street View provides 360-degree views of spaces that usually are only accessible to pedestrians. Apparently, a Google technician rode around the San Diego State campus on a full-sized tricycle outfitted with a camera and nine lenses. I will have to see if I can get one of those tricycles for myself.
Google spokeswoman Elaine Filadfo explained that they started with San Diego State because Google is based in California and San Diego State is "a very popular and scenic campus." I agree it's scenic, but I'm not sure what is considered popular. Certainly places like Michigan, Ohio States, Texas, and other universities are more popular on home football weekends -- LOL.
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Google Street View, not so much of our town is on it. But I have had fun in a few places, including San Diego looking! I spent a summer living with a friend there when I was young, and had a wonderful time. I looked on the street, her parents are still there, but I couldn't see the house. Still, it was fun!