Parks and Recreation

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.
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.
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.
Start your day off with good, local coffee, head to the beach, go on a hike, peruse the city’s marvelous murals — seize the Leap Day, SD.
The project will demolish the three-story headhouse on Navy Pier and create a 10-acre park and memorial
The space is the first city-owned dog park in District 7 and is larger than 68% of dog parks in San Diego.
From a dance party to a cider pairing, you’re going to love these ideas.
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.
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how San Diego compares.
The museum in Balboa Park will debut a new exhibit, plant garden, film, and special events to ring in the milestone throughout 2024.
A chrome art installation of a giant soccer ball emblazoned with the names of the 18 cities that make up San Diego County will be traveling all over SD in 2024 — pass it on.
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The newest addition to SD’s robust museums scene is now open in downtown’s Gaslamp Quarter as the brand’s first-ever California location.
The immersive exhibition features new habitats that explore the wonders of the Pacific Ocean; it’s the biggest capital improvement to the aquarium since 1992.
Small businesses are the heart of our community — let’s take a closer look at Kensington Cafe, an uptown restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Here’s what you need to know about the new 1,600-room resort spanning 36 acres along the Chula Vista waterfront debuting on May 15, 2025.
In the cutest sister cities connection, a little piece of San Diego sits (like a good boy) at The Parish Church of St. Cuthbert churchyard in Edinburgh, Scotland — sweet smile and all.
From cities in Mexico, to Japan, Taiwan, and Australia, America’s Finest City has a big extended family.
The 1986 Tom Cruise classic has deep roots in America’s Finest City — “show me the way home, honey.”
Small businesses are the heart of our community — let’s take a closer look at La Galleria San Diego, a shop at Liberty Station that sells unique gifts made by artists around the world.