- The list below includes 224 free or cheap things to do in or near San Diego, California, including 86 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Parks, Bus Tours and Movie Theaters.
- From Fort Rosecrans Cemetery to Torrey Pines State Reserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in San Diego and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Chula Vista and Santee.
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Fest-goers taste their way through some of the area’s top pizzerias and craft breweries
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The Mormon Battalion Historic Site is significant in both U.S. and Mormon history. Discover why the group of men and women joined the Army and marched from Iowa to San Diego.
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Lit for the first time in 1855, Old Point Loma Lighthouse stood guard over the San Diego coast for many years. Visitors can now enjoy tours of the lighthouse, complete with ranger presentations and 1880 styles.
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A must-see destination in San Diego, the Botanical Building and Lily Pond is one of the most photographed sites in the area. The garden contains more than 2,100 species of plants including tropical plants, ferns, orchids, and season flower displays.
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910 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
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Experience a city at sea at the USS Midway Museum. Visitors can spend an entire day walking among the numerous exhibits on a self guided tour narrated by some of the nations bravest sailors.
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4010 Twiggs Street, San Diego, CA 92101
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Offering over 100 points of interest, Old Town Trolley Tours of San Diego offers access to shopping, dining, parks and historic areas. The tour includes a trolley ride from Old Town Historic Park to the Gaslamp Quarter to Balboa Park.
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1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
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One of the most exciting museums on the coast, Maritime Museum of San Diego is located on a ship. The ship is complete with living history personnel, art, ship models, sailor art, and much more.
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1548 Quivira Way, San Diego, CA 92109
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There's nothing like the peaceful serenity of open water in a kayak, which is water Aqua Adventures Kayaks & Paddleboards offers. Visitors can paddle to La Jolla Sea Caves or visit Coronado Islands for an unforgettable water adventure.
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Featuring rotating exhibits, San Diego Natural History Museum showcases history from Native American culture to prehistoric creatures. The museum displays artifacts like dinosaur fossils and has 3D documentary film showings.
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Offering a luxury movie-viewing experience, Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas is a movie theater that provides a unique and memorable experience to its guests. Amenities include in-theater waiter service, luxury reclining seats, and a full bar menu, among others.
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1055 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
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As a concert venue, House Of Blues features live entertainment from nationally recognized musicians to local performers. The venue also host a Sunday Gospel Brunch featuring Southern food and gospel music.