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15+ of the top free things to do in San Diego
No cash? No problem. Whether you are spending a day or a lifetime in San Diego, these are some of the best offerings that won’t break the bank.
August 28, 2025 06:44 AM
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Monica Garske
Petco Park LEGO replica
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LEGOLAND California Resort recreates Petco Park for MINILAND San Diego
The new attraction debuts March 23
February 24, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Little Italy
Culture
The zodiac signs interpreted as San Diego neighborhoods
Your home, your favorite coffee shop, your daily commute aren’t just written in the skyline — they may be written in the stars.
February 16, 2023
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Monica Garske
MCASD Older Adults tour
Arts
Storytelling workshops for older adults coming to Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
The free programming will offer storytelling workshops
February 16, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Copley Symphony Hall
Arts
Inside the $125 million renovation of Copley Symphony Hall
The restored, 94-year-old venue will reopen sometime in 2024. 🎻
February 7, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Comic-Con Museum Animation Academy exhibition
Arts
Comic-Con Museum reopens with new animation and art exhibitions
Peep “The Animation Academy” and “Cover Story: Five Decades of Comic-Con.” 👀
February 3, 2023
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Monica Garske
Museum Month San Diego 2023
Arts
San Diego Museum Month returns for February
This is your chance to get 50% off museum entries
January 31, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Beyond King Tut 2023
Arts
‘Beyond King Tut’ begins its San Diego run at Del Mar Fairgrounds
The immersive exhibition takes you inside the life — and tomb — of ancient Egypt’s legendary boy-king. ⚱️
January 26, 2023
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Monica Garske
The Sound SDtoday
Arts
The Sound coming to the Del Mar Fairgrounds
The live music venue holds up to 1,900 people
January 25, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Museum of Us Race Exhibit
Arts
Museum of Us seeks community input to reframe ‘Race: Are We So Different?’ exhibit
Through community surveys, a committee will determine how to shift the exhibit to better reflect modern-day, local life.
January 24, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD skyline and poet laureate Jason Magabo Perez
Arts
Who is San Diego’s new Poet Laureate, Jason Magabo Perez?
The Clairemont resident recited his poem, “We Draft Work Songs for This City,” at the State of the City Address earlier this month.
January 24, 2023
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Monica Garske
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Drapes and construction signs cover the new Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center in Liberty Station; signs wrapped around the site show renderings of the vision for the venue.
Development
It’s showtime: New performing arts center coming to Arts District Liberty Station in 2025
The landmark’s historic Naval Building 178 will become the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center — the future permanent home of Cygnet Theatre.
February 12, 2024
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Monica Garske
All four Padres jerseys with the PS hearts on them
Sports
The San Diego Padres to honor Peter Seidler on their 2024 jerseys
The team will also host a celebration of life ceremony to honor the late chairman and founder before the start of the 2024 season.
February 9, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Roosevelt SDtoday
History
5 times presidents visited San Diego
From Harrison to Bush, many US presidents visited America’s Finest City while holding the position.
February 9, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A group arranging colorful flowers inside pots and planters at Ana Galena Floral Studio in San Diego.
Entertainment
Try This: Fun, unique Valentine’s Day activities in San Diego
From a dance party to a cider pairing, you’re going to love these ideas.
February 8, 2024
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Monica Garske
A gray, scruffy dog in an orange bandana; a fluffy, cream-colored dog in a blue bandana; and a skinny, white and brown dog in a blue bandana.
Nonprofits
Five San Diego County dogs to compete in ‘Puppy Bowl XX’
The contenders represent two local shelters: Helen Woodward Animal Center and The Animal Pad.
February 7, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
King Tides crash against the Windansea Beach Surf Shack in La Jolla as a rainbow shines over the beach.
Weather
February 2024 King Tides coming to San Diego’s coastline
Expect big surf along parts of SD’s coastline the morning of Feb. 9, 2024.
February 7, 2024
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Monica Garske
Two people wearing ponchos and carrying an umbrella walk across a rainy street in San Diego during the February 2024 winter storms.
Weather
San Diego’s winter 2024 storm impacts: Rainfall stats, warnings, and what’s next
According to the National Weather Service, another storm system could move through San Diego County Thursday, Feb. 8, and Friday, Feb. 9.
February 6, 2024
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Monica Garske
SD UCSD Sojourner Truth statue
History
Honoring Black history in San Diego
From murals and public artworks to museums and cultural centers, local Black history is all around us.
February 6, 2024
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Monica Garske
Rendering of the dining area inside the new Whaling Bar in San Diego with wooden floors and marble tables.
Food
The Whaling Bar is returning to La Valencia Hotel
The historic La Jolla cocktail lounge is set to debut a redesign the blends old and new elements
February 5, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Actor Robert De Niro and Chef Nobu Matsuhisa stand side by side laughing at a Nobu Restaurants event.
Robert De Niro-backed Nobu restaurant set to open at Hotel del Coronado in 2025
This is the global brand’s second restaurant in the San Diego area — the other is in the Gaslamp Quarter’s Hard Rock Hotel.
February 2, 2024
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Monica Garske