Having fun in San Diego doesn't have to cost tons of money. You can find
many things to see and do here that are free.
Visit one of San Diego's many beaches, all free to the public. Play in the sand, collect seashells, check out the wild life and be sure to watch the sunset on the ocean.
La Jolla Shore's is one of the most spectacular natural settings in the world.
You can also try scuba diving or snorkeling and see spectacular creatures of the sea.
La Jolla Cove offers some of the clearest waters on the California coast, along with
miles of protected underwater preserves to explore.
Have a picnic in the grassy field in the Tecolote Shores of Mission Bay Park, a 4,600-acre aquatic park.
Bike or jog along Mission Bay Park's trails. (You'll find more than 20 miles of scenic running paths that wind through sunlight and shade near the shoreline.)Nearby you'll find the Mission Beach Boardwalk.
There you can rollerblade, skateboard or bicycle along the Mission Beach Boardwalk. It's a scenic 3-mile boardwalk that runs alongside Mission and Pacific Beaches.
Have a bonfire at one of the beaches in San Diego County, including Coronado Beach, La Jolla Shores and Mission Beach.
Explore the tide pools in La Jolla and Point Loma at low tide and get up close and personal with flowery anemones, shore crabs, octopus, dead man's fingers and many other interesting sea life.
Explore the tide pools in La Jolla and Point Loma at low tide and get up close and personal with flowery anemones, shore crabs, octopus, dead man's fingers and many other interesting sea life.
Take a scenic walk along The Big Bay, San Diego's "largest attraction." With 27 miles of waterfront featuring bay side parks, marinas, hundreds of shops and restaurants, and miles of promenades and bikeways.
Visit Old Town and witness the living legacy of San Diego history. You can walk around through Old Town's historic buildings, including the blacksmith shop, Seeley Stables, Stewart House, Estudillo House and don't forget the famous Whaley House. (The most haunted house in the U.S., according to the travel channel, although there is a small fee to enter)
Stroll through Balboa Park and marvel at its beautiful Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. Balboa Park boasts 15 museums, free daily park tours, public organ concerts (Sundays), and spectacular gardens.
Enjoy free organ concerts at 2 p.m. on Sundays at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park. The Organ Pavilion features one of world's largest outdoor pipe organs, a San Diego landmark since 1914, where organists play traditional favorites, waltzes and show tunes on enormous 32-foot pipes. Every Tuesday certain museums are free of charge.
Or stargaze outside the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park on the first Wednesday of every month. The San Diego Astronomy Association sets up huge telescopes, and offer guests a great view of all the stars in the night sky.
You will also find many other museums around town that offer free days. In its La Jolla facility, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is free on the third Tuesday of each month; the downtown facility is free daily.The beautifully landscaped grounds of Balboa Park are home to fifteen museums, including the San Diego Natural History Museum http://www.sdnhm.org/, the Mingei International Museum of folk art and culture http://www.mingei.org/, the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center http://www.rhfleet.org/, and the San Diego Aerospace Museum http://www.aerospacemuseum.org/. Also in Balboa Park is the Marie Hitchcock Puppet Theater http://www.balboaparkpuppets.com/.
You can almost step back in time with a stop in Julian.(a century-old gold mining town in the Cuyamaca Mountains.) Be sure to stop at the Chamber of Commerce to
You can almost step back in time with a stop in Julian.(a century-old gold mining town in the Cuyamaca Mountains.) Be sure to stop at the Chamber of Commerce to
pick up a free map. You can then, take a self-guided walking tour of the area's historic sites. Just make sure to have a slice of homemade apple pie (a San Diego favorite!) You can also visit one of Julian's vineyards.
VisitMission Trails Regional Park to explore the historical and recreational aspects of San Diego. Stop at the Visitor's Center and you can trekthrough the park's 40+
VisitMission Trails Regional Park to explore the historical and recreational aspects of San Diego. Stop at the Visitor's Center and you can trekthrough the park's 40+
miles of natural and developed hiking and biking trails.
Visit the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and experience the natural beauty of the desert. The 600,000-acre park is one of the largest state parks in the United States and each spring, following winter rains, explodes into a rainbow of colorful wildflower blossoms.
The last favorite of mine is driving to the top of Mt. Soledad in La Jolla.
Here you will find wonderful views of San Diego, the La Jolla coastline and Mission Bay. The best desert/mountain viewing spot is at the top of Mt. Helix.
Have fun!
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