- 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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Prime rib and Alaskan king crab weigh down tables in a glitzy dining room that Bing Crosby and Clark Gable frequented in the 1940s
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Conducted at a leisurely pace suitable for all visitors, the Coronado Walking Tour is a guided and narrated journey through historic and interesting areas of the island. The tour takes about 90 minutes.
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A peninsula bordered by the Pacific Ocean, Point Loma is the heart of the San Diego Bay. As the first landing point of European discoverers, there is plenty to see and learn about the history of our country.
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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.
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Bike & Kayak Tours, Inc. serve their area by offering biking, kayaking and snorkeling tours that can last anywhere from 1 to 7 hours, and some tours offer a combination of these activities. They also rent equipment like paddleboards.
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Overlooking San Diego Bay, Centennial Park offers trails for walking, biking, and jogging along with benches for sitting and enjoying the scenery. The park is also a very popular spot for photography and wedding events.
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Situated across the street from the local library, Spreckels Park is a popular downtown park with well maintained grassy areas. There is also a large playground, picnic tables, and an area utilized for a summer concert series.
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Glorietta Bay Park is a community managed oceanside park that offers numerous running and walking trails and wide grassy lawn areas. The buoy-marked ocean swimming area makes the park popular among training triathletes.
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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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The ambiance of Village Theater creates a nostalgic movie-going experience without sacrificing comfort or modern conveniences. With 3D wall murals, art deco furnishings, roomy seats, and digital screenings, this venue attracts serious film buffs.
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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.