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Balboa Park
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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.
September 19, 2025 06:44 PM
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Monica Garske
Old Town SD Dia de los Muertos
Culture
Old Town San Diego celebrates Día de los Muertos 2022
A candlelight procession through the landmark begins at dusk on Wed., Nov. 2.
November 1, 2022
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Monica Garske
Whaley House
History
Why the Whaley House is San Diego’s most haunted site
Come for history, leave with ghost stories.
October 21, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
Kate Morgan Hotel Del Coronado
History
That’s the Spirit: Hotel del Coronado offers guided ghost tours all about the mysterious Kate Morgan
She checked into the iconic hotel on Nov. 24, 1892 — but never really checked out.
October 20, 2022
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Monica Garske
San Diego Padres Goose
Culture
14 San Diego-inspired Halloween costumes
The San Diego Chicken. The Padres’ good luck goose. Maverick. Spicoli. Howl is one to choose?
October 18, 2022
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Monica Garske
Padres NLDS Champs Petco Park
Sports
Padres Beat Dodgers to advance to National League Championship Series
The Padres won three games against the Dodgers — making Friars history. ⚾
October 16, 2022
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Monica Garske
Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center
Arts
Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center opens in San Diego, California
The new museum is a community space for all to enjoy and learn about local Chicana/o, Latina/o, and Indigenous culture + history.
October 6, 2022
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Monica Garske
Shore House Hotel del Coronado San Diego
Culture
Shore House is ‘crowning achievement’ of Hotel del Coronado’s $400 million renovation
The Del began its “Master Plan” in 2019, which included restoring the historic hotel’s sense of “grand arrival” — and so much more.
September 16, 2022
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Monica Garske
Crystal Pier Pacific Beach San Diego
Parks and Recreation
Neighborhood Guide for Pacific Beach, San Diego
A perfect blend of laid-back beach living and San Diego’s nightlife.
September 13, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
The Canyoneers volunteers hiking group from the San Diego Natural History Museum
Travel and Outdoors
13 Questions with John Ploetz, President of The Canyoneers of The San Diego Natural History Museum
The group of volunteer “citizen naturalists” from The San Diego Natural History Museum has been leading free, guided hikes locally since 1973.
September 12, 2022
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Monica Garske
SS Monte Carlo in Coronado CA
History
History of the SS Monte Carlo in Coronado, CA
The shipwreck that went down in 1937.
September 9, 2022
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Michael Beausoleil
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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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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
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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
A group of 49ers fans sitting at the bar a Bootlegger in East Village.
Sports
Super Bowl LVIII bars for 49ers and Chiefs fans in San Diego
Find local hubs for San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles fans.
January 31, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Signs that read "SUBJECT TO FLOODING" and "ROAD CLOSED" lines a wet street in San Diego during a storm.
City
List: San Diego’s emergency resources
From storm, wildfire, and earthquake preparedness to road closures and public safety, here are some resources San Diegans should have at the ready in case of an emergency.
January 31, 2024
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Monica Garske
A rendering of the new Torrey View by Breakthrough life sciences campus coming to Del Mar in summer 2024, which will feature two new restaurants.
Restaurants
New restaurants coming to Del Mar’s Torrey View life sciences campus
The Kitchen opens in late February 2024 and The Clubhouse in March 2024 — each featuring dishes by Executive Chef Ryan Bullock.
January 31, 2024
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Monica Garske
A view of the upper level of Horton Plaza in 2002 with La Salsa, Macy's, and McDonald's storefronts visible.
Development
What’s happening at the Campus at Horton?
The former site of Horton Plaza is undergoing a redevelopment that will add new retails spaces, housing complexes, and life science offices.
January 30, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A pool of water at a San Diego intersection with a police car blocking traffic.
Weather
San Diego offering rain preparation tips following Jan. 22 storm
With more rain on the way, the county has services to help locals address hazards before the storm.
January 30, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A dark room at the WNDR Museum San Diego displays the "INSIDEOUT" exhibition featuring structure surrounded by glowing lights.
Arts
San Diego Museum Month returns — here’s what’s new
The 35th annual celebration of SD’s arts and culture scene will offer half-off admission at 70+ participating cultural attractions Feb. 1-Feb. 29, 2024.
January 29, 2024
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Monica Garske
San Diego Padres giveaways 2024 season
Sports
Freebies for Friars fans: San Diego Padres unveil 2024 season giveaways
Find out how you can score hats, a City Connect poncho, bobbleheads, a Joe Musgrove basketball jersey, and more.
January 26, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil