- 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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Snorkel tours let guests explore the sharks and caves of La Jolla shores or swimming with sea life
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A small park distinguished by a creek running along its edge, Valle Verde Park features sports fields, a playground for younger kids with play structures and swings, and picnic and cookout areas.
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Spanning 700 acres, Blue Sky Ecological Reserve is located in a canyon blanketed in oak trees. The reserve is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species, and features a network of hiking trails.
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Located on a 78-acre plot of land, the Dos Picos Co Park is a public park that offers a number of scenic mountain views to its visitors. Other amenities include a picnic area, a playground, and a nearby pond.
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215 West K Street, Encinitas, CA 92024
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Founded in 1920, the Self-Realization Fellowship Hermitage and Meditation Gardens offer guests the opportunity to attend Sunday services or take a lecture tour. The location also offers Sunday School and How-to-Live Summer Youth Programs.
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At the Willow Creek Stables, guests will be able to sign up for a hunter / jumper lesson program that is suitable for guests of all ages. The location also features a large rec room with a kitchen, television, free Wi-Fi and outdoor BBQ.
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Queen Califa's Magical Circle is the only project of this kind in America. It has 10 sculptures, without the benches which are also sculpted. Inside of it there are planted native shrubs, maintaining the tone of the site.
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Swami's Beach is a well-renowned surf spot that is overseen by the Self-Realization Fellowship ashram. The location becomes a major destination during the winter months due to its swells and standout right point break.
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La Paloma Theatre is both a cinema and a venue for live music that opened in 1928. The theatre airs classic, independent, foreign and art films and also has featured notable artists like Jerry Garcia, Ralph Stanley, and Nickle Creek.
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Visitors who are interested in viewing native plants, low water plants, and endangered plants may enjoy what the San Diego Botanic Gardens has to offer. The location also offers tours and hosts birthday parties for younger visitors.
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At the Moonlight State Beach, guests will have the opportunity to go swimming, surfing, and fishing. The site's facilities include volleyball and tennis courts and a snack bar for guests that may be seeking refreshments.