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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Players navigate challenging playing fields, alternatively taking cover and aiming at opponents during open-play
9.7 Miles
90% 10 votes
Bike Paths 1201 1st St, Coronado Ferry Landing, Imperial Beach, CA 92118 MoreLess Info
Traveling along the San Diego Bay, Bayshore Bikeway offers a safe route through the city. With views of many attractions including the skyline, the route also passes many of the city's most popular social spots.
9.7 Miles
38% 84 votes
Movie Theaters 5500 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942 MoreLess Info
Featuring the latest movie releases, Reading Cinemas Grossmont Center 10 offers family entertainment. Special events like movie classics or children's film may be offered along with a variety of concessions.
9.8 Miles
51% 129 votes
Movie Theaters 1025 Tierra Del Rey, Chula Vista, CA 91910 MoreLess Info
A 16-screen movie theater, Regal Rancho Del Rey Stadium 16 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, a party room and a concession area with food and drinks.
9.8 Miles
90% 20 votes
Haunted Tours 5500 Grossmont Ctr Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942 MoreLess Info
Designed to make visitors feel like they are in a horror movie, Savage House is a themed haunted house attraction with live actors. The house also has a separate museum featuring memorabilia and props from horror movies.
9.8 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 9125 Edgewood Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91977 MoreLess Info
Offering a cozy outdoor space for play, Eucalyptus County Park is great for families. Along with a playground, the park is equipped with horseshoe pits, restrooms and a pavilion for group gatherings.
9.9 Miles
100% 455 votes
Cooking Classes 2094 Caminito Capa, La Jolla, CA 92037 MoreLess Info
Gourmands learn how to create a lavish, multi-course meal at Lajollacooks4u in La Jolla, California. Each customized session covers six courses and ends with the freshly-prepared meal and a bottle of fine wine.
9.9 Miles
95% 2808 votes
Mountains 6905 La Jolla Scenic Drive South, La Jolla, CA 92037 MoreLess Info
A moving memorial to deceased American veterans, the Mount Soledad Memorial is located in La Jolla, California. The black stone edifice bears the names and photographs of hundreds of fallen heroes.
9.9 Miles
90% 10 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 301 Caspian Way, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 MoreLess Info
Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve has several hiking trails and also offers guided nature and bird walks. Their visitors center features nature exhibits and a gift shop, and guests can borrow binoculars there.
9.9 Miles
50% 2 votes
Skate Parks 425 Imperial Beach Blvd, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 MoreLess Info
Open to the public for recreational activities, Imperial Beach Sports Park has amenities like multipurpose fields, barbecues, playgrounds, and more. The park has its own concrete skate park with bowls and ramps to skate.
9.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Skate Parks 425 Imperial Beach Blvd, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 MoreLess Info
As a concrete skate park, Imperial Beach Skatepark has a variety of obstacles to skate on, from ramps to stairs. The park is situated next to a multipurpose grass field.
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