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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Low-impact paintball in a 40,000 square foot San Diego warehouse
18.7 Miles
96% 45 votes
Sports Teams (Amateur) Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a modern day roller derby league with the San Diego Derby Dolls. The roller derby also offers open skating and training, and features an on site shop.
18.8 Miles
91% 43 votes
Mini Golf 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014 MoreLess Info
Pelly's Mini Golf is a miniature golf course with oceanic and surfing themes. It contains two 18-hole courses with large, colorful sculptures, including a whale that shoots water from its blowhole, a ship and a large shark tank.
18.9 Miles
77% 22 votes
Mini Golf 15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014 MoreLess Info
At Pelly's Mini Golf at Del Mar Golf Center, players can enjoy a game of putt putt golf. The location also hosts birthday parties, team-building and corporate events, and both Boy and Girl Scout programs.
19.0 Miles
96% 84 votes
Neighborhoods 14134 Midland Rd, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Guests can see life as it once was in the early 20th century at Old Poway Park. This destination features multiple historic buildings, train rides, a heritage museum and a park that if often used for picnics.
19.0 Miles
100% 29 votes
Scenic Railroads 14134 Midland Road, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Enjoyed by both adults and children, the Poway-Midland Railroad is a railway that takes guests through Old Poway Park. Guests board a vintage train that rides along antique railing equipment that offers a traditional locomotive experience.
19.0 Miles
90% 364 votes
Horse Races just west of I-5 at the Via de la Valle exit, Del Mar, CA MoreLess Info
The Del Mar Race Track is a racing track that features an infield pacific pavilion for groups of 20-2,000, skyrooms, celebrity suites, and a seaside tropical cabana. The track offers season passes and clubhouse seating.
19.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 13544 Aubrey Street, Poway, CA 92064 MoreLess Info
Aubrey Park features a rock pond and the distinctive 'golden fire hydrant.' The park also offers a baseball field and concession area, sheltered picnic areas, and a playground for children
19.1 Miles
90% 346 votes
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Dog Beach

Dog Park 3006 Sandy Lane, Del Mar, CA 92014 MoreLess Info
As the name suggests, Dog Beach, also known as North Beach, is a canine-friendly site that offers dog lovers the chance to walk their pets along the ocean. Dogs can be released from their leashes from after Labor Day.
19.2 Miles
44% 43 votes
Haunted Tours 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014 MoreLess Info
The Scream zone is a haunted attraction that is made up of the house of horror, the chamber, the haunted hayride, and zombie paintball. The facility offers free admission to adults.
19.3 Miles
93% 43 votes
Food Tours Tent City Murals, 1715 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118 MoreLess Info
SoCal Food Tours is a tour company that provides safe and educational tours to local residents and visitors of Coronado. The company offers 3-mile walking tours that include samples of distinctive foods of Coronado.
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