Free Things to Do in San Diego

Looking for free things to do? Here's our ranking of the best free activities in San Diego. Popular attractions include Balboa Park and Mission Beach. If you have extra time, Gaslamp Quarter is worthwhile.

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Balboa Park

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Ranks #1 in San Diego attractions

Why go: Home to the renowned San Diego Zoo, this 1,200-acre park is the city's ... read more»

Mission Beach

Beaches, Recreation, Neighborhood/Area | Map It

Ranks #3 in San Diego attractions

Why go: Overlooking the Pacific Ocean from Mission Bay Park in northwestern San Diego, Mission Beach is ... read more»

Gaslamp Quarter

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Ranks #4 in San Diego attractions

Why go: The Gaslamp Quarter's 16 blocks are peppered with Victorian-style buildings that now house a ... read more»