Free & Cheap Things to Do in San Diego, CA

  • 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.
  • 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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3rd Day Escape 7969 Engineer Road, Suite 215, San Diego, CA MoreLess Info
“Hour Glass” Escape Rooms game offers memorable experience for all the Sherlock Holmes followers and puzzled stories solvers
5.2 Miles
100% 2 votes
Hiking Trails S Rancho Del Rey Parkway, National City, CA 91950 MoreLess Info
Located within the Rice Canyon Open Preserve, the Rice Canyon Trail is a 4 mile trail of mixed dirt surfaces. The mostly-level trail cuts through scattered ground cover and serves as an excellent fitness trail or beginning hiking excursion.
5.3 Miles
80% 5 votes
Marinas 3201 Marina Way, National City, CA 91950 MoreLess Info
At Pier 32 Marina, visitors can receive panoramic views of the bay and watch a variety of boats pass by. The marina has amenities like a picnic area, fitness center, pool, hot tub, and more.
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Fishing 3299 Tidelands Avenue, National City, CA 91950 MoreLess Info
Captain James Nelson -Fishing Guide provides guests with fishing techniques and skills on every guide trip. Captain James Nelson is Licensed, Bonded, Insured, and CPR Certified and works with kids, beginners and seasoned anglers alike.
5.7 Miles
79% 374 votes
National & State Parks 5000 Hwy 75, Coronado, CA 92118 MoreLess Info
Extensive beach fronts are featured within Silver Strand State Beach, including beaches along San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean. There is a large on-site parking lot, restrooms, and several pedestrian tunnels for those wanting to access different parts of the park.
5.7 Miles
Located on the campus of Southwestern College, Crown Cove Aquatic Center of Southwestern College features a wide range of aquatic activities, including stand up paddle boarding, surfing, and sailing. The facility offers and array of lessons and programs.
6.0 Miles
85% 231 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 1000 Gunpowder Point Drive, Chula Vista, CA MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Living Coast Discovery Center will be able to view a variety of animals, including reptiles, raptors, turtles, and sharks. The location also hosts day camps and overnight guest adventures.
6.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 6660 Vigo Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942 MoreLess Info
Sitting on 3.56-acres of land, Rolando Park is a recreational park that has a use capacity of 300 people at a time. The park has amenities including benches, picnic tables, restrooms, and two baseball fields.
6.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Children's Entertainment 3030 Plaza Bonita Road, National City, CA 91950 MoreLess Info
Open during Halloween season, Pumpkin Station has a pumpkin patch as well as children's attractions including a Ferris wheel, giant slide, mini slide, play center, train ride and petting zoo. They also offer 3 hour private parties.
7.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks King & Hoffman Street, La Mesa, CA 91941 MoreLess Info
Vista La Mesa Park is 2.74 acres and can be used by about 250 people at once. Its amenities include a Little League field, toddler and elementary age playground, lawn area, picnic benches, BBQs, horseshoe pits and restrooms.
7.0 Miles
65% 100 votes
Movie Theaters 3050 Plaza Bonita Road, National City, CA 91950 MoreLess Info
AMC Plaza Bonita 14 is a movie theater that has amenities including stadium seating, theatre rentals, and digital projection. The cinema also has closed captioning, assisted listening devices, and wheelchair access.
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