San Diego is an amazing city that’s full of fun! So if you’re looking for things to do in San Diego, trust me you won’t have a hard time finding fun ways to enjoy the sun-filled days during your trip- regardless of how long you plan to stay! 

Exploring this action-packed city can be overwhelming, I have to admit! My very first trip was wonderful, but filled with FOMO about the many things we weren’t able to do and see! From beaches and boardwalks to free activities, we tried to make the most out of our days and I recommend you do the same with your family! 

So in the blog post, I’ll cover a variety of free things to do in San Diego so you can start planning an incredible vacation!

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53 Fun Free Things To Do In San Diego

  1. Visit the San Diego Botanic Garden
  2. Explore the Torrey Pines State Natural Re
  3. Head to any of sunny San Diego’s many beaches!
  4. Take a stroll through Balboa Park
  5. Visit the Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala
  6. Walk along the Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
  7. Explore the tide-pools in Point Loma at low tide
  8. Visit the Salk Institute for Biological Studies
  9. Check out the San Diego Museum of Art
  10. Explore the Cabrillo National Monument
  11. Bike or jog along Mission Bay Park’s many trails.
  12. Enjoy the views at Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial
  13. Visit the San Diego Central Library
  14. Check out the Old Point Loma Lighthouse
  15. Visit the San Diego Zoo
  16. Walk through the Gaslamp Quarter
  17. Explore the La Jolla Cove
  18. Visit the USS Midway Museum
  19. Enjoy the views from the Coronado Bridge
  20. Take a stroll through La Jolla Shores Park
  21. Visit the San Diego Museum of Man
  22. Explore the Del Mar Beach
  23. Check out the San Diego Maritime Museum
  24. Visit the San Diego Natural History Museum
  25. Walk through the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
  26. Enjoy the scenery at the Children’s Pool Beach
  27. Visit the Birch Aquarium at Scripps
  28. Take a stroll through the La Jolla Village
  29. Explore the San Diego Model Railroad Museum
  30. Visit the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center
  31. Check out the San Diego Air & Space Museum
  32. Visit the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
  33. Walk along the Pacific Beach Boardwalk
  34. Explore the San Diego Museum of Photography
  35. Visit the Seaport Village
  36. Visit the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista for a free tour
  37. Check out the San Diego Art Institute
  38. Walk through the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
  39. Enjoy the views at the Windansea Beach
  40. Visit the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
  41. Take a stroll through the Balboa Park Botanical Building
  42. Explore the San Diego Automotive Museum
  43. Visit the San Diego History Center
  44. Check out the Chicano Park
  45. Walk through the San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum
  46. Visit the San Diego Air & Space Museum Annex
  47. Enjoy the scenery at the Torrey Pines Gliderport
  48. Visit the San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art
  49. Explore the San Diego Comic-Con Museum
  50. Take a stroll through the San Diego Model Yacht Pond
  51. Visit the San Diego Museum of Making Music
  52. Enjoy the views from the San Diego Bay
  53. Visit the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum

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