- The list below includes 213 free or cheap things to do in or near National City, California, including 86 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Children's Entertainment and Movie Theaters.
- From Pepper Park to LM Pepper Park Boat Launch Ramp, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in National City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like La Mesa, La Jolla, Chula Vista and Santee.
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Restaurant, once frequented by Bing Crosby and Clark Gable offers a wide selection of steaks and seafood
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3299 Tidelands Avenue, National City, CA 91950
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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.
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1000 Gunpowder Point Drive, Chula Vista, CA
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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.
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Opened in 1969, the Coronado Bridge was the first structure to connect the Island of Coronado and the city of San Diego. The 2.12 bridge is designed for vehicle safety and traffic efficiency with reversible lanes and guard rails.
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Atlantis Laser Tag is a laser tag facility offering 20 different types of laser tag games. Attractions include a large underwater themed laser tag arena, a laser maze, and an in-house pizzeria.
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The main beach on Coronado Island is known as the Coronado Municipal Beach. Lifeguards are on duty during open hours, and there are tide pools, a dog run, fishing areas, and restrooms.
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With ocean views, the J Street Marina Park is great for visitors to walk along the shoreline, swim, or just enjoy the sun. Facilities at the park include picnic tables and grills.
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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.
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Crown Cove Aquatic Center of Southwestern College
SPECIAL GROUPON DEAL: 38% Off Stand-Up Paddleboard or Kayak Session
5000 State Hwy 75, Coronado, CA 92118
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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.
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Located nearby the Coronado Bay Bridge, Tidelands Park provides views of the bay and the bridge as well as athletic fields and a skate park. It offers a small beach, picnic areas, a playground and open fields for recreational activities.
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Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, CA 92118
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An arrangement of a memorial wall and three 'brown water' Navy boats form the Vietnam Unit Memorial Monument. The memorial focuses on honoring those who died in support of naval operations from 1960-1975 in Vietnam.