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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
Snake heads at Queen Califia's Magical Circle in Escondido.
Arts
Five free, must-see San Diego public art pieces
Discover these statues, art communities, and paintings that you can visit around San Diego County at no cost.
August 25, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD ENVZN cross border art show
Arts
Cross-border art show planned for urban areas of Logan Heights
The ENVZN Urban Art Takeover on Saturday, Sept. 2, will feature 40+ artists from San Diego and Tijuana.
August 24, 2023
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Monica Garske
Ballst Point brewing
Arts
What’s the coolest thing made in California?
The California Manufacturers & Technology Association is asking for your help proving that San Diego makes really great things.
August 23, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
A portrait of trailblazing science fiction author Octavia E. Butler, the subject of a new exhibit coming in 2024 to San Diego.
Arts
Exhibit on trailblazing SoCal author Octavia E. Butler coming to New Children’s Museum
The exhibit — shaped by the community — is set to debut in 2024.
August 16, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Copley Symphony Hall renovation updates San Diego Symphony
Music
3 things to know: Updates on the $125 million renovation of Copley Symphony Hall in San Diego
The construction timeline for the large-scale project has shifted, and the hall’s anticipated reopening is now in early 2024.
August 16, 2023
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Monica Garske
Colorful art pieces at Bazaar del Mundo in San Diego
Festivals
Authentic folk art, artists fill Bazaar del Mundo for Latin American Festival
The folk art showcase — Friday, Aug. 4-Sunday, Aug. 6 — will also boast a large display of authentic, intricate Mata Ortiz pottery.
August 2, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD ArtWalk Liberty Station
Festivals
ArtWalk Liberty Station 2023 returns with 175+ artists
The fine arts festival will also feature a new event this year — the first-ever VIP Preview pARTy presented by Ranch & Coast magazine.
July 31, 2023
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Monica Garske
Barbie Dreamhouse generated by AI in San Diego
Entertainment
We asked AI what a Barbie Dreamhouse would look like in San Diego
In celebration of the “Barbie” movie hitting theaters on Friday, July 21, we decided to ask AI what a Barbie Dreamhouse would look like if it were built in San Diego.
July 20, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Pacific Beach Surf Garden mural with 44 surfboards arranged to look like flowers.
Arts
Pacific Beach Community Surf Garden added to PB Rec Center
The mosaic repurposed 44 surfboards to create the mural
July 13, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD San Diego Comic-Con International SD Convention Center
Festivals
Mini Preview: What to expect at San Diego Comic-Con International 2023
We think San Diego is always super — especially on one very special long weekend every July.
June 29, 2023
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Monica Garske
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San Diego Symphony reopens Jacobs Music Center in downtown SD
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A rendering of kids sitting in front of a giant tank at Birch Aquarium; the tank is filled with fish and a giant turtle. The kids are listening to an aquarium expert.
Parks and Recreation
New ‘Living Seas’ exhibition will replace ‘Hall of Fishes’ at Birch Aquarium
The overhaul is the largest capital improvement to the aquarium since it was built in 1992; it will be closed from Monday, Sept. 30 to Thursday, Oct. 3 so crews can begin renovations.
September 12, 2024
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Monica Garske
The gray, square, multi-level New Terminal 1 Parking Plaza at the San Diego International Airport; construction is still visible around the plaza as the airport's New T1 project continues.
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Now open: New Terminal 1 Parking Plaza at San Diego International Airport
This first phase of the New T1 Parking Plaza has opened 2,834 parking spaces directly across from Terminal 1.
September 6, 2024
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The interior of a Sonic the Hedgehog-themed pop-up cafe in San Diego; the walls are painted bright blue and feature characters from the Sonic video games. There's a fake palm tree in the middle of the room and gold rings hanging from the ceiling. A line of customers are waiting to order food.
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Gotta go fast: Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe returns to downtown San Diego
The cute pop-up eatery inspired by SEGA’s beloved video game character will stick around through Sunday, Nov. 3 — so get your Tails there, fans.
August 23, 2024
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Monica Garske
A fake skeleton decoration pops out from behind a dark bar at the Black Lagoon Halloween-themed pop-up bar. In the background, neon green, purple, and orange lights add to the scary vibes.
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Enter if you dare: Halloween-themed Black Lagoon Pop-up bar coming to San Diego
The spine-tingling pop-up will take over Seven Grand in North Park from Friday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Nov. 3.
August 23, 2024
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Scattered Purple Sand Verbena flowers bloom at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park agains the brown, earthy backdrop of the desert in east San Diego County. The mountains are in the background, against the blue sky sprinkled with clouds. There are a few yellow flowers peeking out of the purple patches, too.
Travel and Outdoors
Where the wildflowers are: The annual Desert Bloom at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
After a rainy winter, the Borrego Springs desert region east of San Diego is expected to bloom quite nicely with vibrant desert wildflowers in spring 2024.
February 29, 2024
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